Africa Is Losing The Iran War
By Yemi Osinbajo Like wildfires, wars in the Middle East rarely remain contained. Africans have learned this lesson many times, and we are doing so once again. As missiles fly…
Europe’s AI Act and Nigeria’s digital bill: Where the rules meet
By Obele Tom George Akinniranye As Nigerian companies build and deploy more AI-powered products for overseas clients, especially in Europe, a new compliance reality is taking shape. The EU AI…
Between rhetoric, reality: Appraising Wike’s remark against Okinbaloye
By Sylvester Udemezue Expressions such as “I felt like killing him” or “I felt like shooting him” are, within the ordinary fabric of human communication, widely understood as figurative and…
Why African reproductive health rights must be rooted in Ubuntu
By Lipuo Mokhesi Sir: Across East and Southern Africa, many women and young people still struggle to access the sexual and reproductive health services that they need. The United Nations…
America’s war is adding to Africa’s debt burden
Sir: One month of war in Iran has added nearly $4.4 billion to Africa’s annual debt burden, enough to build a gigawatt of solar power or 400 kilometers (250 miles)…
Why recapitalised banks may not boost Nigeria’s economy
By Marcel Okeke It is really worth celebrating that the bank recapitalisation exercise of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) came to a successful conclusion on March 31, 2026, twenty-four…
Why Lagos should rethink its waterfront strategy
By GEB The proposal by the Lagos State House of Assembly to relocate residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro to Agbowa and Epe raises urgent questions that go far beyond…
Eight Essential Clauses Every Tenancy Agreement Should Contain
By Kamal Fawehinmi Esq. Renting property in Nigeria is often straightforward at the beginning. A landlord has a space to let, a tenant needs accommodation, and both parties are eager…
State police in Nigeria: A strategic path forward
By Kameel ‘Demola Dada The call for state police has gained renewed traction as Nigeria faces increasingly complex internal security threats, including kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, communal violence, and organised crime.…
No. 10: A Jersey With Many Colours
By Toluwalope Shodunke Dolly Parton sang about “Coat of Many Colours”, a song that explores love, dignity, innocence, cruelty, and gratitude. In the same vein, the high-pitched fever of enjoyment,…