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Why Lekki risks becoming a mega-project without a mega plan — by Gbenga Onabanjo
Some months ago, I wrote Private Capital, Public Failure as a warning: that the Lekki–Epe axis was drifting toward a familiar Nigerian paradox—world-class private ambition surrounded by fragile, improvised public systems. The response confirmed what many already knew, but few were willing to say aloud: we were building prosperity on a foundation of neglect. Recently, after a personal visit to…
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Russia’s economy has entered the death zone — by Alexandra Prokopenko
As russia’s war against Ukraine enters its fifth year, the economy that sustains it has been transformed in ways that will be difficult—perhaps impossible—to reverse without another crisis. Westerners keep waiting for the Russian economy to collapse. It won’t. But nor will it recover. It has entered what mountaineers call the death zone: the altitude above 8,000 metres at which…
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Nigeria’s 2026 budget : Priorities, gaps, and who really benefits — by Chioma Ahaghotu
President Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget is being marketed as the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity.” I took my time to review the budget and the below is my review. On paper, the budget prioritizes security, infrastructure, and human capital. But when you look closer, some of the numbers reveal a mix of bold ambition, structural strain,…
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Group denies endorsing Peter Obi, reaffirms non-partisan stance
By Adejayan Gbenga – Good Governance Africa (GGA), a Nigeria-based research institute, has distanced itself from an online article purportedly endorsing former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, for the 2027 presidential election, reiterating that the organisation is strictly committed to research and advocacy. In a statement issued on Monday, GGA’s Executive Director, Dr Ola Bello, said the institute became aware…
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14-year-old girl emerges Lagos One-Day Governor
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday briefly stepped aside to allow a 14-year-old student, Esther Etiyemonu, to serve as Lagos One-Day Governor. Esther is an SS2 pupil of Lagos State Senior Model College, Igbookuta, Imota, in Ikorodu Division. She earned the role after emerging as the overall winner of the 2025/2026 Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition for…
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Nigeria to face World Cup debutants Jordan in friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face FIFA World Cup debutants Jordan in March, according to Afrik-Foot. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly reached an agreement with the Jordanian Football Association to stage two friendly matches in the capital city, Amman. The games are scheduled to be played between March 23 and 31. The fixtures will serve as preparation…
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FIFA Executive Council to meet Tuesday over Nigeria, DR Congo eligibility row
By Tosin Omojola – There are strong indications that a final decision on the protest filed by Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the alleged fielding of ineligible players could be taken on Tuesday. While Nigerians eagerly await the outcome of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petition against DR Congo, sources suggest that the matter has progressed to…
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Hunted becomes hunter — by Mahmud Jega
Talk about the hunted turning around to become the hunter. Back in August 2020, former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. Obed Mailafia [now deceased] sensationally said during a live Nigeria Info radio interview, “Let me make some revelations because some of us have our internal security networks. We have met with some of the bandits’ High Commanders who have repented,…
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NFF dismisses claims about FIFA ruling on case against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports claiming that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo Football Federation over the alleged use of ineligible players. The controversy arose after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were eliminated on penalties by DR Congo’s Leopards in the final round of the African play-offs last November, ending their…
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FIIRO warns local grinding machines causing organ, heart diseases in Nigeria
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), has raised alarms over a potential link between rising cases of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria and the use of locally fabricated grinding machines. The institute’s Director-General, Dr Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, disclosed in a statement that research conducted by FIIRO indicates that many locally made grinders, used to process tomatoes,…
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