Who’s afraid of madam governor?, By Tunde Akanni

Tunde Akanni writes about his teachers on World Teacher's Day.

So, who says Nigerian women cannot become governors — and ultimately president? Certainly not history. Certainly not logic. And certainly not competence. What stands in the way is not capacity, but courage: the courage of parties to institutionalise inclusion, the courage of men to relinquish monopolies of power, and the courage of women to insist […]

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Federal roads spending soars 489% to N3.23tn

Nigeria’s federal roads spending is set to skyrocket by 489% to N3.23tn in 2026, aiming to complete key highways and boost the nation’s economic growth.

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Democracy under pressure: Threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, By Samson Itodo

As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country’s democracy under intense pressure. Democratic institutions are struggling to respond to pressures emanating from the actions of political actors. The political landscape has been marked by heightened elite bargaining, strategic […]

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