Nigeria has a plan to de-radicalise and reintegrate ex-terrorists. But it’s flawed and needs fixing
Studies have shown that terrorism does not end with only a military approach. A coercive counter-terrorism strategy has often produced...
Making sense of Wole Soyinka’s difficult and brilliant new novel
A new novel by celebrated Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka – Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth – is...
Nigeria’s digital currency: what the eNaira is for and why it’s not perfect
Nigeria recently became the first African country to introduce a digital currency. It joins the Bahamas and the Eastern Caribbean...
Nigeria has a flooding challenge: here’s why and what can be done
One of the most prevalent natural disasters in Nigeria is perennial flooding. Some states are increasingly experiencing annual flooding during...
France has started withdrawing its troops from Mali: what is it leaving behind?
France has begun withdrawing its troops from northern Mali as part of plans to reorganise its anti-insurgent forces deployed in...
New law will make Nigeria’s petroleum industry attractive to investors
Nigeria’s journey to the Petroleum Industry Act started in 2000 under President Olusegun Obasanjo, who inaugurated an oil and gas...
Seeking jobs abroad isn’t an option for young Nigerians: they don’t have the right skills
Nigeria is sitting on a demographic goldmine which could transform the economy. About 60% of Nigeria’s 200 million people are...
Book review: Nigeria has democracy but not development. How to fix it
After struggling for 39 years to develop a fertile ground for democratic governance, Nigeria had its turning point in May...
Nigeria isn’t ready to deal with rising COVID-19 cases
With rising cases of the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Nigeria, there is heightened concern about how well...
Germany is returning Nigeria’s looted Benin Bronzes: why it’s not nearly enough
After years of pressure, Germany recently announced that an agreement had been reached to return hundreds of priceless artefacts and...
