
Opinion: Nigeria’s Commuters Are Paying for Policy Failure
Rising fares, longer journeys and weak public transport are forcing Nigerian commuters to bear the cost of years of poor planning and policy failure.

Rising fares, longer journeys and weak public transport are forcing Nigerian commuters to bear the cost of years of poor planning and policy failure.

Nigeria’s local government autonomy debate has intensified after a school abduction in Oyo State, raising questions about grassroots security, funding and accountability.

Young Nigerians are playing a growing role in Nigeria’s politics, using digital platforms and civic action to demand representation, accountability and policy change.

Dave Umahi’s federal road strategy puts concrete construction, contractor oversight and project delivery at the centre of Nigeria’s infrastructure debate.

Fake job adverts and promises of overseas work are exposing Nigerians to trafficking and forced labour, prompting calls for safer recruitment and stronger enforcement.

Reports of 106 palace-linked projects in Nigeria’s proposed 2026 budget raise questions about their locations, costs, beneficiaries and public purpose.