CardinalStone Partners’ VP Phillip Anegbe stressed that tackling productivity, education, and infrastructure investment is crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth.

“The government of Nigeria has added no value to our electricity system,” says former Rivers State power consultant Onikoyi.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says most Lagos government officials do not care about Lagosians, but only about enriching themselves.

“I haven’t seen any forward-thinking visionary intervention that this government has done,” Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says regarding Lagos floods.

Abba Kaka, an anti-corruption advocate, has alleged that politically exposed individuals are funding the protest against EFCC activities.

The Court of Appeal clarified jurisdiction issues but left the question of pro-Wike lawmakers’ assembly membership status, says Nzeakor.

Victor Okumagba explains that a court declared that Warri township belongs to the Urhobos and Ijaws, not Itsekiri.

Lagos Environment Commissioner Wahab highlighted the reality of global warming, emphasising Lagos’s vulnerability to its effects as a coastal, low-lying state.

Senator Obi believes President Tinubu will listen to the South-east governors’ plea for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, to enhance regional peace.

NIMC’s Adegoke has debunked claims of the sale of NINs and other personal data on a fake website for N100.

Nwokoma has elaborated on the pivotal role of fiscal reforms in stimulating economic growth and improving Nigeria’s business landscape.

Meristem Securities’ Head of Investment Research has urged Nigeria to address fiscal imbalance and prioritise sustainable revenue for debt reduction.

“You don’t negotiate with your friends, you negotiate with your enemies,” says South African High Commissioner Mseleku on ANC-DA coalition.

NLC spokesman Benson Upah says governors’ plan to pull out of the government team negotiating minimum wage is treachery.

Gwoza bombing highlights the inadequacies in security resources, says Sani Usman, urging a whole-nation approach to counter-terrorism.

“You cannot defeat a digital system with an analogue-based system,” Celestine Iwendi says, advocates for use of AI in military.

In an ARISE exclusive, Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn discuss how acting with little dialogue offered a refreshing, nuanced experience.

Falz says protest music can make a change when it comes to societal issues and that is a good thing.

NLC’s spokesperson Upah has questioned governors’ refusal to pay minimum wage despite increased funds and warns of socioeconomic repercussions.

“I agree with the public that Biden lost that debate,” says former Nigerian foreign minister Bolaji Akinyemi.