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The World Has Changed—Africa Hasn’t

The era of the unipolar world order is over. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine marked the beginning of its final chapter, while the U.S.–Israeli aggression against Iran signals a new dawn—one after which the world may never be the same. What is emerging is a multipolar order, defined by multiple centers of gravity. For now, the dollar remains the world’s dominant reserve currency, effectively unchallenged....

The World Has Changed—Africa Hasn’t The era of the unipolar world order is over. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine marked the beginning of its final chapter, while the U.S.–Israeli aggression against Iran signals a new dawn—one…

Singer Market Infernos and Nigeria’s Urban Planning Crisis

Two fires in less than a month, over 1,000 shops destroyed, and losses running into hundreds of billions—Singer Market’s tragedy raises urgent questions about who is responsible when Nigeria’s commercial hubs burn....

Singer Market Infernos and Nigeria’s Urban Planning Crisis Two fires in less than a month, over 1,000 shops destroyed, and losses running into hundreds of billions—Singer Market’s tragedy raises urgent questions about who is responsible when Nigeria’s comm…

Power Alliances and the Credibility Battle in Nigeria

As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections, early coalition talks, grassroots political mobilization, and battles over electoral reforms are reshaping the political landscape. Renewed discussions around a possible Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket, the ruling APC’s consolidation at the local level, and debates over electronic result transmission reveal a contest not just for power, but for electoral legitimacy itself....

Power Alliances and the Credibility Battle in Nigeria As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections, early coalition talks, grassroots political mobilization, and battles over electoral reforms are reshaping the political landscape. Renewed discu…

How Christianity Became a US Foreign Policy Tool in Nigeria

As American lawmakers increasingly frame Nigeria’s security crisis through the lens of religious persecution, military cooperation between Washington and Abuja is quietly deepening. Behind the language of protection and partnership lies a familiar pattern—one in which moral narratives precede strategic intervention, and sovereignty is tested not by force alone, but by framing....

How Christianity Became a US Foreign Policy Tool in Nigeria As American lawmakers increasingly frame Nigeria’s security crisis through the lens of religious persecution, military cooperation between Washington and Abuja is quietly deepening. Behind the lang…

Trash Today, Trouble Tomorrow

Nigeria is not only drowning in its own waste; it is fast becoming the world’s dumping ground. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic electronic debris flow through its ports, seep into its soil, poison its water, and rewrite the genetic future of its people....

Trash Today, Trouble Tomorrow Nigeria is not only drowning in its own waste; it is fast becoming the world’s dumping ground. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic electronic debris flow through its ports, seep into…

Addiction, Insecurity, and Political Division in the Sahel

Shadows over the Sahel: As drug trafficking networks exploit a fractured West Africa, Nigeria faces a perfect storm of addiction, unemployment, and insecurity that threatens to unravel its social fabric....

Addiction, Insecurity, and Political Division in the Sahel Shadows over the Sahel: As drug trafficking networks exploit a fractured West Africa, Nigeria faces a perfect storm of addiction, unemployment, and insecurity that threatens to unravel its social f…

Piano-Governance: How Nigeria’s Politicians Substituted Agenda for Praise-Singing

"In the context of Nigerian politics, 'ideology' means the doctrine of getting to power by all means and doing everything possible to retain it" Like most cultures globally, Nigeria's diverse ethnicities reserve a revered place for music. Hausa culture, for instance, has a rich history of conveying moral lessons and cultural values through music. Songs are used to mark the significance of events, be it a wedding or a commemoration of some sort....

Piano-Governance: How Nigeria’s Politicians Substituted Agenda for Praise-Singing “In the context of Nigerian politics, ‘ideology’ means the doctrine of getting to power by all means and doing everything possible to retain it” Like most cultures globally,…

Tax Them to Prosperity

Tax Them to Prosperity Nigeria has enacted a new tax law that became effective in January 2026. Though controversial in the public eye, the political leadership remains adamant that the new tax formula will favour the poor and drive overall national development by ensuring that the country musters sufficient fiscal capacity to meet Nigeria’s ever-growing development needs. The new tax reform is expected to increase Nigeria’s non-oil revenue sources and improve the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio, which remains relatively low compared to its peer economies....

Tax Them to Prosperity   Tax Them to Prosperity Nigeria has enacted a new tax law that became effective in January 2026. Though controversial in the public eye, the political leadership remains adamant that the new …