The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
Urban planning is a critical component of any city’s development; as Lagos State evolves into a megacity, the importance of an efficient and transparent planning process cannot be overstated. In November 2025, Lagos State made significant strides toward modernising urban planning through the Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPS). This digital innovation seeks to streamline…
Electricity is a critical infrastructure that drives economic development, social welfare, and overall quality of life. In Nigeria, where power supply has long been erratic and inadequate, the government’s management of electricity tariffs and subsidies has profound implications for citizens and the economy. Recent media reports indicate the federal government plans to phase out electricity…
In today’s complex and interconnected world, I have seen how effective policymaking is essential for tackling societal challenges, fostering economic growth, and ensuring social welfare. In contexts like Nigeria and across Africa, where resources are often limited and needs are urgent, the stakes are even higher. From experience, central to this process is the role…
The geopolitical landscape, particularly in regions as pivotal as Eastern Europe and the Middle East, has always had a profound impact on global commodity markets. The ongoing crises involving Ukraine and Russia, alongside persistent volatility in the Middle East, exemplify how geopolitical tensions ripple across global commodity trading floors. At the heart of the Ukraine-Russia…
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a perplexing economic phenomenon: the rising prices of food and essential items despite a backdrop of poor consumer demand. This situation is particularly striking as it unfolds against the backdrop of the religious observance periods of Lent for Christians and Ramadan for Muslims, times traditionally marked by fasting and…
The Federal Government has unveiled a new Presidential Executive Order prohibiting the exportation of wood, charcoal, and other allied forest products from Nigeria. The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, announced the order on Wednesday in Katsina during the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment (NCE). He said the directive, titled “Presidential Executive…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has obtained a Federal High Court order in Lagos to detain a merchant ship and 21 crew members following a major NDLEA cocaine seizure at the Apapa Seaport. According to the agency, operatives intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside the hatch of MV San Antonio, a commercial vessel…
According to media reports, the Senate recently summoned Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, and Amos Dangut, Head of the national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), over new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi West, who said the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that Nigerian workers and the wider population are grappling with the worst survival crisis in the country’s history, driven by soaring inflation, worsening insecurity, poor wages, and the collapse of social protection systems. According to the labour congress, the condition of Nigerian workers has deteriorated so badly that…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) released the 2025 Business Facilitation Act (BFA) performance report last week, assessing how ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) complied with transparency and efficiency requirements under the BFA 2022. The report reviewed progress in service efficiency, transparency, monthly reporting, complaint resolution, and service-delivery innovation across MDAs between January and…