For many years, discussions about Nigeria’s development have focused largely on the federal and state governments. Yet, one of the major reasons many communities remain underdeveloped is the weakening of local governments, the tier of government closest to the people. Local governments were created to address the everyday needs of citizens through the provision of…
The Nigerian Army has established a special investigative panel to examine allegations that sensitive operational details concerning a recent terrorist attack in Yobe State were leaked without authorization. The move comes as security forces continue intensified counterinsurgency efforts across Nigeria’s northeastern region. According to military sources, the committee is expected to examine the facts behind…
By Oluwaseun Moses Salawu TAX reforms rarely attract applause anywhere in the world, and Nigeria is no exception. When citizens hear the word “tax,” what often follows is suspicion, rooted not in ignorance, but in lived experience. For decades, Nigerians have paid taxes without seeing any form of returns in terms of adequate infrastructure, healthcare,…
