A factory should convert capital into goods, jobs and productive growth. In Nigeria, too much of that capital must first be spent creating the basic conditions under which production is possible. In 2025, Nigerian manufacturers reportedly spent ₦1.34 trillion on alternative electricity sources, including diesel, gas and other self-generation systems. According to recently published reports citing the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the expenditure was 21 per cent higher than the ₦1.11 trillion recorded in 2024. The figure represents capital spent on industrial survival instead of new production lines, modern machinery, research, worker training, exports and jobs. The same MAN assessment…
Author: Kabir Adejumo
By Adejumo Kabir and Ola Bello Elections are a central mechanism through which citizens exercise political choice and determine who governs them. Yet, the quality of democracy cannot be measured simply by whether voting takes place or a winner is declared. Credible elections require citizens to participate freely, candidates to compete fairly, votes to be counted transparently, and elected officials to remain accountable after the polls. The Osun State governorship election of 15 August 2026 provides an important case study of these challenges. Four years after Ademola Adeleke (then the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidate) defeated incumbent Gboyega Oyetola of the All…
In this eye-opening feature, Adejumo Kabir sheds light on the untold stories of intersex Nigerians battling stigma, secrecy, and identity struggles in a society that barely understands them. Ifeoma Ugwu’s journey as an intersex individual began as a child. Growing up as a triplet, she couldn’t help but notice the differences in her body compared to her siblings. As a curious child, she would often ask her mother questions about her physical characteristics, wondering if her siblings were born with the same traits. At one stage, her mother gave a gentle response that “God created her this way”. The response…
As part of efforts to promote leadership accountability, Good Governance Africa (GGA-Nigeria), on Thursday, 26 June, played host to a dynamic gathering of young leaders and change-makers who came together for the Youth Advocates for Good Governance (YAGG) event at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in Akoka. The engaging platform brought together about 80 passionate individuals committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in their respective communities. Through thought-provoking discussions and interactive sessions, participants explored innovative ways to drive positive change and contribute to ethical leadership in Nigeria, as the programme underscored the crucial role young people play in…