From Political Pluralism to Party Predominance: Rethinking Defections in Nigeria’s Democracy

Athena Editorial·August 4, 2025

Rethinking Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria: From Rhetoric to Reform

Introduction Despite years of policy dialogue and global frameworks, Nigerian women still face formidable hurdles in political inclusion, economic opportunity, and access to education. These gaps are not merely gender…

Athena Editorial·July 15, 2025

Police arrest officer accused in viral video of stabbing man in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested an officer accused of stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti after a dispute between his girlfriend and the man’s son. A viral video showed…

Athena Editorial·July 11, 2025

Digging into the Future: Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Mining on Education in Bauchi and Plateau States, Nigeria

Download the full version Executive Summary This paper explores the complex interplay between mining activities and school dropout rates in Bauchi and Plateau states, Nigeria. Mining is a significant economic…

Athena Editorial·July 8, 2025

ADC’s Coalition a Response to National Political Decay – Bolaji Abdullahi Declares on Athena Voices

Watch the full interview Bolaji Abdullahi, Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has offered insights into Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections….

Athena Editorial·July 3, 2025

Plateau State and Athena Centre Partner to Strengthen Local Governance Capacity

Miango, Plateau State The Government of Plateau State has commenced a transformative retreat for local government chairmen and executive councils in partnership with the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership….

Athena Editorial·June 25, 2025

The State of Democracy in Nigeria: Assessing Progress and Challenges

Download the full edition: The 2023 general elections were meant to renew hope in Nigeria’s democracy. Instead, they deepened public doubt. What should have been a celebration of progress became…

Athena Editorial·June 23, 2025

Between Oshiomhole and Air Peace: A Missed Opportunity

What happened between Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Air Peace at Lagos airport was an unfortunate altercation. It was a loud national reminder that Nigeria’s institutions of redress are failing and…

Athena Editorial·June 19, 2025

Athena Centre Launches Research Institutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Athena Centre Announces Launch of Pioneering Research Institutes in Honour of Arthur Nwankwo and Olikoye Ransome Kuti Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has taken a major step toward advancing governance, education,…

Athena Editorial·June 11, 2025

The Impact of Poor Infrastructure on the Cost of Goods Transportation in Nigeria

Introduction Infrastructure serves as the backbone of economic development, playing a pivotal role in the movement of goods and services across regions. In Nigeria, however, poor infrastructure remains a fundamental…

Athena Editorial·June 3, 2025

Breaking the cycle: Policy options to end public primary school teachers’ strikes in FCT Abuja

Download the PDF here; Executive Summary Public primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, boycotted classes twice in December 2024. The teachers who are protesting the non-implementation…

Athena Editorial·June 3, 2025

AfDB Election 2025: Dr Sam Maimbo Is the Strategic Choice for Africa and Nigeria

Download the PDF here: A Continent at a Crossroads On 29 May 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect its next President. This decision arrives at a critical moment…

Athena Editorial·May 28, 2025

Osita Chidoka Unveils “Family, Community, Country” as Trinity for National Transformation at 2025 Rotary DisCon

…Inducted as Rotarian by Unanimous Acclaim The Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and L;eadership and former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, delivered a keynote address that captivated…

Athena Editorial·May 27, 2025

Education Under Fire: Learning in Conflict-Affected Areas – Policy Options from Two Local Governments of Plateau State

Download the full edition: Executive Summary Ongoing violence in Plateau State – particularly in the Bokkos and Bassa LGAs—has devastated the educational ecosystem. Students in transitional classes (Primary 6, JSS3,…

Athena Editorial·May 26, 2025

Tariff Up up, Service Down: The Telecom Crisis Nigerians Didn’t Bargain For

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Athena Editorial·May 1, 2025

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Athena Editorial·April 28, 2025

Reforming Transparency in Nigerian Universities to Unlock Global Funding and Restore Credibility

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Athena Editorial·April 14, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 11th April 2025

ATHENA BRIEF FOR THE 11TH OF APRIL, 2025 The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested an officer accused of stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti after a dispute between his girlfriend…

Athena Editorial·April 11, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 10 April 2025

1. Sowore leads protest at Force headquarters, demands Egbetokun’s ouster as IG Activist Omoyele Sowore led a protest at the Nigerian Police headquarters demanding the removal of Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun….

Athena Editorial·April 10, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 8th April 2025

1. Naira Shed 2.6% in March Despite $668m CBN intervention . In March 2025, the naira lost value, falling by 2.4% at the official market and 2.6% at the parallel…

Athena Editorial·April 9, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 9th April 2025

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of a new chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. According to the…

Athena Editorial·April 9, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 7th April 2025

Police disperse Abuja protesters with tear gas Police in Abuja used tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters on Monday. The demonstrators, led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil groups,…

Athena Editorial·April 7, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 6th April 2025

– FRSC warns against speeding after Ogun crash The tragic crash in Ogun State resulted in the death of 17 people, including a rescue officer. The accident, caused by…

Athena Editorial·April 6, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 5th April 2025

The Federal Government, following a transparency survey report by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Abuja; has introduced a new policy to improve transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s tertiary…

Athena Editorial·April 5, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 4th April 2025

The Supreme Court has removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a unanimous ruling, the court overturned an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal,…

Athena Editorial·April 5, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 3rd April 2025

Nigeria’s new Investments and Securities Act 2025 imposes stricter penalties on Ponzi scheme operators. Offenders now face at least 10 years in jail and a minimum fine of ₦20 million….

Athena Editorial·April 3, 2025

Global Life Expectancy: Evaluation of Nigeria’s Situation

Download the full edition: Introduction Human life expectancy is a statistical measure that estimates the average remaining years of life at a given age. The most commonly used measure…

Athena Editorial·April 3, 2025

Athena Daily News Brief – 2nd April 2025

A Police officer from Kaduna State, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has come under intense scrutiny after issuing a public threat against southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s comments, made in the…

Athena Editorial·April 2, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – March 31st 2025

Tinubu extends Immigration CG Nandap’s tenure till 2026 President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026. Nandap, who joined the…

Athena Editorial·March 31, 2025

Eid Mubarak from the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership!

Dear Compatriots, As we gather to celebrate the beautiful occasion of Eid al-Fitr, our hearts are filled with warmth and appreciation for each and every one of you. We send…

Athena Editorial·March 30, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 29th March 2025

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has rejected a planned solidarity rally for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, citing concerns it may destabilize the state. The rally, scheduled…

Athena Editorial·March 29, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 27th March 2025

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to remove immunity from vice presidents, governors, and deputy governors while retaining it for the president. Sponsored by Solomon Bob, the bill…

Athena Editorial·March 27, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 26th March 2025

Diphtheria resurfaces in Nigeria amidst vaccine shortage – Athena Centre report Diphtheria is resurging in Nigeria at an alarming rate. According to a weekly publication called Athena Perspectives by the…

Athena Editorial·March 26, 2025

Diphtheria’s Deadly Resurgence: A Vaccine Shortage Scandal in Nigeria

Download the full report: Diphtheria is a dangerous bacterial infection that can damage a person’s nose, throat, and occasionally skin. Corynebacterium species are the cause of it, primarily the toxin-producing…

Athena Editorial·March 26, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 25th March 2025

Judge Rivers Head of Service Resigns as Sole Administrator Appoints Replacement, SSG The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe, has appointed Dr. Iyingi Brown as the acting Head of…

Athena Editorial·March 25, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 24th March 2025

NAFDAC confiscates 120 fake bags of rice in Rivers State Obi slams disregard for Supreme Court judgment in Rivers fund allocation Catholic priest kidnapped in Imo ‘I have no links…

Athena Editorial·March 24, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 21st March 2025

Supreme Court reinstates Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a…

Athena Editorial·March 21, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 19th March 2025

Rivers Assembly Backs Emergency Rule, Blames Fubara for Crisis The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, following…

Athena Editorial·March 19, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 18th March 2025

Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Gov Fubara, State Assembly members President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to escalating political unrest…

Athena Editorial·March 18, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 17th March 2025

Rivers Assembly moves to impeach Fubara The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, citing alleged misconduct. The…

Athena Editorial·March 17, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 15th March 2025

Anambra bans students from using phone The Anambra State Government has banned students from using mobile phones in secondary schools across the state. Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, Chairman of Post Primary…

Athena Editorial·March 15, 2025

Athena Centre Hosts High-Level Panel on Women’s Safety

Watch the full webinar: In commemoration of 2025 International Women’s Day, the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “Safety First, Equality Always: Accelerating Action for…

Athena Editorial·March 13, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 13th March 2025

Senator Natasha Was Suspended For Gross Misconduct, Not Because Of Her Allegation, Senate Tells IPU Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reported her suspension from the Nigerian Senate to the UN Inter-Parliamentary Union…

Athena Editorial·March 13, 2025

Tackling Gender inequality, GBV for economic and social growth in Nigeria

Download the full version: The World Economic Forum estimates that it will take 134 years that is until 2158 for women to be at par with their male counterpart in…

Athena Editorial·March 13, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 12th March 2025

Fubara denied entry into Rivers assembly quarters Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road,…

Athena Editorial·March 12, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 10th March 2025

Church Member Arrested for Kidnapping Catholic Priests in Adamawa The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 34-year-old Tahamado Demian for allegedly kidnapping two Catholic priests, Reverend Fathers Abraham Samman and…

Athena Editorial·March 10, 2025

Violence against the Nigeria Police Force: Causes and Consequences

Introduction. In recent time, following the events of the ENDSARS protest in 2020, the escalation of violence against law enforcement officers, specifically the killing and molestation of policemen tasked with…

Athena Editorial·March 7, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 6th March 2025

Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months Over Sexual Harassment Allegation against Akpabio The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following her allegation of sexual harassment…

Athena Editorial·March 7, 2025

Nigerian Varsities Among Least Transparent in the World – Athena Centre

A new report by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has exposed Nigerian universities as some of the least transparent in the world, with none of the institutions surveyed…

Athena Editorial·March 6, 2025

Athena Daily Brief – 2nd March 2025

Turkey-bound bizman excretes 120 cocaine wraps at Kano airport The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at Kano’s Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport…

Athena Editorial·March 2, 2025