Why Nigeria’s Hustle Culture Is Both a Lifeline and a Loop
In Nigeria today, “hustle culture” is not just a trendy phrase tossed around on social media. It is breakfast, lunch, dinner — and sometimes the midnight snack too. From the restless streets of Lagos to quieter towns where generators hum like background…
Productivity vs. Policy: How Economic Reforms Are Shaping Business, Jobs and Young Lives
Across many developing economies today, policymakers are making tough choices in the hope of long-term stability. But for many citizens — especially businesses, workers and young people — the immediate reality feels like a tug-of-war between survival and…
Nigeria’s Security Dilemma: Can Force Alone Keep the Peace?
At least 170 villagers were massacred in Kwara State this week in what has been described as the deadliest attack of 2026. Homes were burnt, families torn apart, and whole communities left to bury neighbours and loved ones. In Katsina, more killings…
Occupy National Assembly Protest Over E-Transmission Of Election Results Begins In Abuja
A determined crowd of protesters has converged on the gates of the National Assembly in Abuja, launching what organisers are calling the “Occupy National Assembly” campaign. Their rally cry is simple and powerful: mandate real-time electronic…
Labour Threatens Mass Action as Senate’s Election Law Shuffle Sparks Outcry
Nigeria’s biggest labour union has stirred the political pot just weeks before the next general election. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of nationwide protests, strikes and even election boycotts in response to what it calls “confusion and…
NIS Refutes Rumours of Passport Ban in Southeast, Reassures Citizens
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has moved swiftly to quash circulating reports that the South East has been barred from obtaining passports. In a statement signed by Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service described the…
Tragedy in Ajah: Gospel Singer and Crew Found Dead in Studio
A cloud of grief has descended over the Lagos gospel music community after the lifeless bodies of gospel singer Matthew Ogundele and three of his crew members were discovered in a music studio in Abraham Adesanya, Ajah. The victims have been identified…
Oil and Gas Recovery: Rig Counts Surge as Nigeria Courts Billions in Fresh Investment
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, long weighed down by uncertainty and underinvestment, is showing signs of a determined rebound. From a modest eight active rigs in 2021 to about 69 by late 2025, the sharp rise has become a potent symbol of renewed…
Can Nigeria stabilise its economy without hurting the poor?
There’s no shortage of sober headlines about Nigeria’s economic journey. Over the past few years, policymakers in Abuja have taken bold steps to steady an economy in distress — removing long-standing fuel subsidies, liberalising the foreign exchange…
Social Media as Mirror and Map: How Nigerians at Home and Abroad Debate Their Country’s Future
Lagos, Abuja, London, Toronto — the conversation about Nigeria often starts with a hashtag and spreads across continents in seconds. From the visceral outrage of #EndSARS to the weary sigh of “Japa”, Nigerian voices online reflect a nation constantly…