More than two decades into Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, democracy has endured but remains deeply questioned, as its promise of safety, prosperity, and stability is still contested. At the Daily Trust Annual Dialogue, speakers e...

Banking in Nigeria was once defined almost entirely by interest — how much borrowers paid, and how much savers earned.But since the return to democracy in 1999, that familiar system has been quietly challenged.Banks that promise p...

On May 29, 1999, Nigeria witnessed a historic transfer of power as General Abdulsalami Abubakar formally handed over leadership to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, ending more than 15 years of continuous military rule.The moment marked the retur...

Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, the Fourth Republic has promised inclusion, representation and opportunity for all citizens.But for many years, young Nigerians remained spectators in a political system dominated by ol...

Nigeria’s Fourth Republic was designed to strengthen democracy after military rule, but over time godfatherism became deeply embedded in the political system. Across states such as Kano, Rivers, Edo, Kwara, and Kog...