Northwest: The Lion’s Share of Tinubu’s Projects
By Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation The Lagos Illusion A viral chart recently made the rounds, loudly proclaiming that Lagos alone received ₦3.9 trillion worth of federal…
Nigeria Mourns Former Police IG Solomon Arase, Dead at 68
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase. The distinguished security chief, who earned a reputation as a reformist and…
Widow, Ondo Deputy Governor In Fierce Battle Over Abuja Land Ownership
BY IFEANYI ONUBA A widow and her children are seeking justice at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja over their 2,500-square-metre family plot, which available information…
Abuja’s Soaring Rents: Struggles, Causes, and the Search for Solutions
By Ameh Gabriel Abuja, Nigeria’s bustling Federal Capital Territory, is famed for its wide roads, planned estates, and the seat of political power. But beneath the skyline of rising…
Harnessing Government Subsidies and Incentives for Affordable Housing in Nigeria
By Ezekiel Ojo CEO, Shelter Origins Nigeria faces a significant housing deficit, with millions of citizens lacking access to decent and affordable housing. To address this challenge, government subsidies and…
Female Tilers Training Kicks Off as Ogun Partners Lafarge on Skills Empowerment
A new empowerment programme aimed at equipping young women with practical skills in the construction sector has been launched by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with Lafarge. In a…
From devaluation to domination: How Tinubu’s exchange rate reforms turned naira into Nigeria’s export engine
Opinion by Tanimu Yakubu When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu scrapped Nigeria’s long-standing foreign exchange controls in 2024, the backlash was immediate. The naira’s dramatic slide to ₦1,800 against the dollar…
Over 100 Job Roles Shut to Foreign Workers as Britain Tightens Migration Rules
In a major overhaul of its immigration policy, the United Kingdom has barred foreign workers from applying for more than 100 job categories, marking one of the toughest moves yet…
AIHS Applauds FG’s Building Materials Hub Initiative at Lekki Free Trade Zone
The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) has commended the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for taking giant steps towards establishing a Building Materials Hub in the Lekki Free…
Nigeria’s Civil Service: From Engine of Development to Epicenter of Corruption
When Nigeria inherited its civil service from the British, it was designed as the backbone of governance efficient, accountable, and stable enough to guarantee smooth administration regardless of political change.…