Nigeria’s Debt Story: From Relief to Relapse
By Praise Laoye On April 30, 2025, Nigeria made headlines by clearing its $3.4 billion COVID-19 loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF confirmed the repayment in May, calling it a milestone. Some hail this as progress but is it really? When we zoom out, Nigeria’s debt story is far bigger than one[…]
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Nigeria’s Special Seats Bill: Rethinking Women’s Representation in Politics
By Oluwaseun Taiwo Every election season, Nigeria likes to boast about being Africa’s largest democracy. Yet when you look closely, the picture feels incomplete. Women make up almost half of the population, but in the corridors of power, they are nearly invisible. In the current 10th national assembly, only 19 out of 469 legislators are women,[…]
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Could Africa Invent Its Own Model of Democracy? Rethinking Governance Beyond the Western Template
By Assam Francis The global debate over democracy’s universality has intensified as African nations grapple with the limitations of imported Western democratic frameworks. Despite three decades of multiparty elections across the continent, many African states continue to struggle with institutional fragility, electoral violence, and legitimacy crises that suggest something fundamental may be missing from the[…]
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Stabilizing Nigeria’s Economy: Why rising Gross Domestic Product (GDP) doesn’t match the people’s reality
By Praise Laoye Nigeria’s economic story is filled with contradictions. While officials and analysts celebrate the rising Gross Domestic Product (GDP) under the Tinubu administration as a sign of national progress, the daily reality for millions of Nigerians tells a different story. Headlines boast growth, trade expansion, and foreign investment, yet many citizens still struggle[…]
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African Solutions for African Problems: What can go wrong?
By Assam Francis Since gaining political independence, many African countries have grappled with persistent challenges ranging from political instability, terrorism, and civil wars to economic underdevelopment. Despite being richly endowed with abundant natural resources and a vibrant youth population, the continent has often looked outward rather than inward for solutions, relying on loans, financial aid,[…]
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Democracy on Trial: A Canadian Court’s Wake-Up Call
By Oluwaseun Taiwo A Canadian courtroom delivered a verdict on June 17, 2025, that should unsettle anyone who still holds on to the belief that Nigeria has a functioning democracy. It wasn’t about a coup, or jihadists, or some clandestine militia. It was about our political parties. And the conclusion was startling: Canada’s Federal Court[…]
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FROM CLASSROOM TO CRIME: THE CONSEQUENCES OF EDUCATIONAL EXCLUSION IN NIGERIA.
By Assam Francis & Tolu Amos Developed societies that have thrived and continue to progress have made exponential investments in education. From the quality of education delivered to robust funding in research and development, these investments have driven growth in critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, security, and infrastructure, ultimately boosting employment and reducing crime[…]
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Côte d’Ivoire 2025: A Defining Moment for Democracy or Déjà Vu?
By Oluwaseun Taiwo In less than three months, Côte d’Ivoire will return to the polls and what happens in October 2025 will matter far beyond its borders. At stake isn’t just who leads the country next, but whether democracy in West Africa still holds its ground when truly tested. This election is not business as[…]
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Rwanda’s ECCAS Exit: A New Trend of Regional Realignments in Africa?
By Oluwaseun Taiwo Rwanda formally withdrew from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), marking a bold shift in its regional affiliations. This move, though not entirely unexpected, has stirred conversations about the growing trend of African countries rethinking their positions in regional blocs. From Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso quitting the Economic Community[…]
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African countries must address Russian misinformation
By Thomas Matthewson Russia propaganda, in the form of misinformation, is weakening the fabric of truth and democracy across Africa. Such campaigns are not simply missions of international public diplomacy, whereby one country seeks to maintain a positive image towards the population in another, usually through legitimate propaganda. These campaigns are targeted and coordinated operations,[…]
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