By Obagbinoko Oghenetejiri Priscilla Child abuse is one of humanity’s darkest sins, a pervasive epidemic devastating millions of children worldwide. It takes many forms: physical and emotional harm, sexual exploitation, child trafficking, and forced labour. These horrific acts strip children of their innocence, safety, and trust, leaving behind scars too deep to heal with time. What kind of society allows […]
BY PAUL ODOKARA. The recent improvement made by Nigeria in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) rating for the year 2024 has been commended by stakeholders in the Nigerian project even though it was a slight improvement over the past years. According to Transparency International (TI), Nigeria scored 26 points out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index ranking 140 […]
By Sandra Eguagie As we mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, with the theme “Accelerate Action,” we reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ). This year, our focus is on the urgent need to address the challenges faced by women and children, particularly in Nigeria, where investment in […]
By Innocent Edemhanria The NEAT (Nigerian Endowments through Asset Transformation) Initiative represents an innovative approach to addressing the chronic funding challenges faced by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria. Through its strategy of “Philanthropication through Privatization” (PtP), the initiative seeks to leverage assets, including recovered loot, extractives industry proceeds, and debt swaps, to create endowments that can independently fund developmental […]
By Hussein Adeleye Each year, the world finds itself trapped in an increasingly vicious cycle of climate crisis and economic decisions that further deepen the planet’s vulnerability. In 2023, the same year that catastrophic climate events ranging from floods in Zambia and Nigeria to the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique displaced millions and worsened global hunger, financial institutions […]
BY Innocent Edemhanria Ogoniland, located in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, is home to the Ogoni people, who have long suffered the consequences of oil exploitation. Since the discovery of oil in the region by Shell in 1958, Ogoniland has been at the heart of Nigeria’s oil economy, contributing significantly to national revenues. However, for decades, the Ogoni people have endured devastating […]
BY MATTHEW MEGWAI The Nigerian oil industry, the nation’s economic backbone, is steeped in opacity and inefficiency. From conflicting production and consumption figures to the pervasive menace of illegal oil bunkering, the sector reflects a troubling lack of accountability. If Nigeria is to achieve sustainable growth and unlock the full potential of its vast resources, these issues must be addressed […]
BY MATTHEW MEGWAI On November 6, Donald Trump was confirmed elected as the 47th President of the United States, a development that could have significant repercussions on global climate change efforts. While the election results were expected to take longer to confirm, they were declared within 24 hours, signalling an immediate shift. With Trump’s return to power, the climate movement […]
BY HUSSEIN ADELEYE As the climate crisis continues to bite harder, its impact is starkly felt across communities, ecosystems, and economies. Central to this crisis is our persistent dependence on fossil fuels which not only drives up carbon emissions, accelerating global warming, but also inflicts severe environmental harm in vulnerable regions where extraction is concentrated. For years, scientists, environmental activists, […]
BY HUSSEIN ADELEYE The political atmosphere in Edo State has become tense following the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The election, which saw the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo contesting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has now become the subject of an election petition tribunal. The dispute revolves around allegations of electoral irregularities […]