Articles and op-eds

If there is a single thread running through the fabric of modern African political experience, it is woven from the persistent fibres of unhealthy ethnic rivalry and the relentless pursuit of personal wealth by...

The Almajiri phenomenon is a complex and deeply entrenched feature of northern Nigeria’s religious and social landscape. Rooted in pre-colonial traditions of Islamic education, it has evolved into a system characterised by street begging,...

Where freedoms so fundamental as belief are under attack, we often find other basic human rights compromised. Across the world, many people are suffering obscene and difficult things simply because of their religion or...

Nigeria remains grappling with the complexities of a justice system that often fails those most vulnerable. The case of Sunday Jackson, a farmer sentenced to death for an act of self-defence, underscores these deep-seated...

Nigeria is on the point of a digital transformation, and the rise of innovative internet technologies like satellite connectivity and fibre optic networks is not just closing the digital divide, it’s paving the way...

The Future of Nigerian Youth: Unlocking Potential and Overcoming Challenges Benjamin Wellington Nigeria, home to the largest population of young people in Africa, stands at a critical juncture in determining the trajectory of its...

Girls have for too long been left out of critical conversations that shape the world’s future, but now more than ever, we are beginning to see the incredible power of girls as agents of...

Violations of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) take many forms: harassment, discrimination, threats, imprisonment or even death on account of one’s religion or belief. The impunity that generally surrounds these violations undercuts the...

As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the nation’s security challenges, achievements, and areas that demand renewed focus. Security has remained a cornerstone of Nigeria’s national development,...

The announcement from 10 Downing Street that Prime Minister Keir Starmer had spoken over the phone with the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, gives renewed hope to many Nigerians and friends of Nigeria. This...