Security analyst Dantata says weak intelligence, compromised communities and porous terrain fuel Nigeria’s abduction crisis.

Muda Yusuf says Nigeria’s 2026 budget must be realistic, credible and disciplined to avoid past failures and worsening debt pressures.

Baze University professor Abiodun Adeniyi says resignations are insufficient without full, transparent probe into oil sector regulators.

Paul Alaje warns repeated capital rollovers threaten inflation control, fiscal discipline and investor confidence.

Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko says Nigeria still has World Cup chances as FIFA reviews complaint over DR Congo’s player eligibility.

Professor Femi Otubanjo says Nigeria’s diplomacy remains resilient despite ambassadorial controversies and recent regional security tensions.

Security expert Yahuza Getso says equity, justice and community-driven collaboration are essential to achieving lasting peace.

Oil and gas expert Maurice Ibe urges new NUPRC, NMDPRA heads to end conflicts of interest.

Chairman of the House Committee on Electoral Matters Balogun says BVAS, not result transmission, is key to credible elections.

Livestock minister Maiha says rehabilitated grazing reserves will curb conflicts, boost productivity and drive rural economic growth.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, says overlapping budgets were necessary but will end with a consolidated fiscal framework.

PEBEC Director-General Zahrah Audu say digitalisation, automation and streamlined processes explain why some states rank higher in ease of doing business.

Akintunde Sawyerr says private university students will be included as funding improves and laws are amended.

PEBEC DG Zahrah Audu says reforms, new reports and accountability measures are gradually easing business conditions for investors nationwide across Nigeria.

Former Kano Deputy Governor Abubakar says marginalisation claims reflect unmet democratic expectations from the 2023 election.

Former minister of State for foreign Affairs Mohammed says poor security narratives and document fraud fuel US visa restrictions on Nigerians.

Expert downplays regulatory shake-up, says strong systems ensure continuity despite leadership changes.

Kelvin Emmanuel says anti corruption agencies ignore cases, lack independence, and fail to prosecute officials in Nigeria’s oil sector.

Kelvin Emmanuel says anti corruption agencies ignore cases, lack independence, and fail to prosecute officials in Nigeria’s oil sector.

Economist Emeka Okengwu warns Nigeria is violating fiscal laws by running 2024, 2025 and 2026 budgets simultaneously.