The recent revelation by Interpol, detailing 3,459 ransomware threat detections in Nigeria in 2024, serves as a stark and unequivocal wake-up call for the nation. Ranking Nigeria as the third most targeted country in Africa for ransomware, behind only Egypt and South Africa, this data from Interpol’s 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Continue Reading

Anyone who has been reading this column diligently for the past three weeks would see that Comrade Dr. Osagie Obayuwana’s Comrade Jonathan Ihonde’s first memorial lecture was designed to be more than a remembrance of the pre-eminent activist – who was, to boot, a thorough Awoist. His posthumous autobiography will Continue Reading

The Federal Inland Revenue Service is becoming more than a government agency. It is not today that we have been saying this, and it will not stop today or anytime soon. It is now being recognised as a partner in national development, driven by reforms that place people at the Continue Reading

SIR: Life is full of packaging. We live in a world where appearances have become currency, and the shinier the wrapping, the more value we assign to it — forgetting that the real worth lies inside, not outside. That man with the charming smile, poetic campaign jingles, and sweet promises? Continue Reading

In every society, the elders serve as the compass of communal direction—the custodians of wisdom and values, the moderators of conduct, and the custodians of intergenerational harmony. Against this backdrop, the time has come for leaders and elders of the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria to rise boldly, in the Continue Reading

I’ve always had a soft spot for the University of Oxford. As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1096, it’s a place that seems to breathe history. But more than that, it has an uncanny ability to reinvent itself, century after century, remaining relevant and world-class. Continue Reading

Facts are sacred. Opinions are free. For years now, education in Northern Nigeria has been shaped by gross underfunding, low enrollment, cultural and systemic barriers. But under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a silent yet steady revolution is unfolding; one that may be redefining the educational future of the region. When Continue Reading

The public criticism that greeted statements made by two governors seemingly seeking to restrict the movement of Mr. Peter Obi is most warranted, as a measure of watching over the constitutional and democratic rights of Nigerians. The two governors are Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia Continue Reading

Progress and Proposals in Meeting Global Development Indices By Amofin Beulah Adeoye Introduction Oyo State, one of Nigeria’s most historically significant and resource-rich regions, has in recent years embarked on a strategic push towards industrialization. Positioned in the southwestern part of the country, with Ibadan as a central urban hub, Continue Reading

The Senate Committee on Aviation has announced an investigation into recent high-profile incidents involving airlines and passengers in Nigeria. The move aims to address concerns about operational standards, passenger rights, and discipline within the aviation sector. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, expressed serious concern Continue Reading