





Two thousand former fighters have been released, but the real test of Nigeria's deradicalization program happens in the communities they return to. The gap between official...






Borders are lines on maps, but threats ignore them. Nigeria's military now works with neighbours out of necessity, not just policy. From Lake Chad to the...






The Supreme Court ruled for local government autonomy 18 months ago. Where's the money? The fight over cash reveals governors digging in, councils unprepared, and a...






N1.5 trillion is being sent directly to Nigeria's 8,809 electoral wards. It's a bold experiment in grassroots funding, bypassing state governments to put development at the...






N12.87 trillion was collected in 2025, missing the target by a mile. The space between law and collection defines tax reform in Nigeria, where ambition on...






The 2026 budget is defined by a single, staggering number: N15.44 trillion for debt service. It's a binding constraint that leaves little room for new roads...






Securing 7,000 APC delegates at Eagle Square is a massive logistical puzzle. From multiple security rings to Abuja's traffic, the plan is detailed. But reality often...






The same drones used to film weddings in Lagos are now weapons in a new kind of war. Insurgents buy them openly, fly them across invisible...






UNICEF estimates 10 to 28 million children are out of school. Billions budgeted for education get lost between Abuja's spreadsheets and empty classrooms in the states....






Fresh FAAC money landed, yet ten states plan to borrow N4.28 trillion more. It's a familiar cycle of new cash, bigger debt, and the persistent hope...