Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla There is a quiet but growing social problem many people are beginning to notice, even if they do not always say it out openly. It is not simply about people asking for help. That, on its own, is part of normal human life. The real concern lies in the gradual […]
NABDA Shifts Nigeria’s Innovation Landscape Under Prof. Mustapha
Special Feature Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has steadily transformed the country’s scientific and technological landscape, establishing itself as a central hub for innovation under the leadership of Director-General Professor Abdullahi Mustapha. Since his appointment in 2020 and his subsequent reappointment for a second term, Prof. Mustapha has positioned […]
NCC Reports Nigeria Surpasses 50 % Broadband Penetration: A Turning Point for the Digital Economy Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria has officially crossed a landmark in its telecommunications journey. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reports that broadband subscriptions reached approximately 109.6 million by the end of December 2025, pushing the country’s broadband penetration rate past the […]
Nwankwoeze: A Steadfast Leader in Abuja’s Land Administration
Feature Profile By Chukwudi George Ozalla “True leadership is measured not by the distance one holds from the people, but by the care with which one listens and responds to them.” These words, often echoed by colleagues and peers in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, capture the essence of Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Lands. At […]
THE COURT OF APPEAL JUDGEMENT AND SEPARATION OF POWERS: SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHANANDTHE CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA & 3 ORS
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh mnipr The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, the Court has […]
Restoring Value to the Nigerian Subscriber: NCC’s Quiet Reassertion of Regulatory Authority
Feature Article By Chukwudi George Ozalla Millions of Nigerian subscribers have watched their airtime and data vanish without explanation, a daily drain on personal finances and a common source of frustration. The Nigerian Communications Commission’s recent enforcement of mandatory refunds has changed that frequent reality. By ensuring that consumers are reimbursed when services fail, the […]
