The Nigerian fishing industry is grappling with significant financial losses, estimated at $70 million annually, due to a confluence of factors primarily stemming from outdated fishing regulations. These antiquated laws, enacted in the 1980s, have failed to keep pace with the evolving dynamics of the sector, leaving it vulnerable to…

The Looming Telecom Tariff Hike in Nigeria: A Balancing Act Between Affordability and Sustainability The Nigerian telecommunications landscape is on the cusp of a significant shift, with a proposed tariff increase that could reshape the affordability and accessibility of mobile services for millions of citizens. While telecom operators are advocating…

The 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup got off to a soggy start in Sarawak, Malaysia, with several matches impacted by heavy rain and unplayable field conditions. Among those affected was Nigeria’s eagerly anticipated debut against Samoa, which was abandoned without a ball bowled. Both teams, poised to make…

The prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has advocated for a significant change in Nigeria’s electoral process, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cease the practice of conducting by-elections. Falana argues that these supplementary elections constitute a wasteful expenditure of public funds, especially considering the established legal…