Governance & Accountability
NBA Challenges Tinubu Executive Order 9: Constitutional Crisis Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenues
A high-stakes constitutional showdown. As the NBA challenges President Tinubu’s Executive Order 9, the battle over Nigeria’s oil revenues moves from the boardroom to the courtroom. Does the President have the power to override the Petroleum Industry Act by fiat? We explore the legal "Covering the Field" doctrine and the massive institutional test facing Nigeria's democracy.
St. Mary’s Papiri Ransom Allegations: Did Nigeria Pay Millions to Boko Haram?
Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.
Nigeria’s 2027 Outlook: Does the New Electoral Act 2026 Safeguard or Subvert Democracy?
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, legally cementing the use of BVAS while making electronic result transmission discretionary. While the government hails this as a technological milestone, groups like YIAGA Africa warn of a significant "setback to democracy" ahead of the 2027 general elections. Explore the key changes and what they mean for Nigerian voters.
AU Summit 2026: Is NAFA Africa’s Final Escape from the IMF?
ADDIS ABABA - The dust has settled in Addis Ababa after the African Union Summit, and the mood is notably different this year. While...
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai Alleges National Security Office Imported Deadly Poison from Poland
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has written to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, seeking clarification over what he described as...
