In this week’s edition of Week in Focus, Nigeria’s Supreme Court last Friday delivered judgements in governorship election disputes concerning seven states. Some of the judgements came as a shock to many. Plus, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with 650,000 barrels per day, has commenced the production of refined petroleum products. How will that help Ni…

The World Bank last week reported a 46% poverty rate in Nigeria for 2023, indicating 104 million individuals living in poverty. Some Young Nigerian professionals give their take on the figures. Plus, retail giant Shoprite are closing their doors to the Kano market. Is the economic climate in Nigeria becoming harsher? Week in Focus https://www.thesk…

Last week the Nigerian Army acknowledged their involvement in a bomb attack that killed more than 100 civilians who were celebrating Maulud Nabiy at Tudun Biriin in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is not the first time of such “mistakes” in Nigeria. We ask: Should someone be held to account? What needs to be done to prevent such t…

In this week’s edition, President Bola Tinubu presented the 2024 proposed budget to the National Assembly. How optimistic are Nigerians about the budget? Immediate-past president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has been receiving knocks from members of his Party. Latest is he was surrounded by “kleptocrats!” Why the criticisms now? Week in Focus https:…

Last week President Bola Tinubu was in Berlin, Germany where he attended the G20 Compact with Africa (CWA) Conference. What does this mean to Nigeria. In the focus again this week is the Court of Appeal judgement on the Kano gubernatorial election debacle. Is a “clerical error” in the Certified True Copy (CTC) judgement an indictment of the Nigeria…

Last week the Court of Appeal in Abuja sacked the Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared Nasir Gawuna as winner of the February 2023 elections. We look at the aftermath of the judgement. Also in this edition: Did the Nigeria Labour Congress achieve their goals following a few days strike? Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

Recently, the Kano State Hisbah Board - which is a local morality police force - launched a coordinated raid on some hotels in the metropolis, where it arrested about 190 young girls and boys. This week our panel looks at whether arrests and detention alone are the right approach to rid Kano of immorality. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

Is it practical to continue conducting weddings at the expense of the taxpayer? Our discussants look at the Kano State mass wedding. They also highlight the complexity of the Israeli Palestine conflict; Finally is BBC right to clear President Tinubu on the Chicago certificate forgery allegation? Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

Dozens of female students from two academic institutions in Northern Nigeria were abducted last week. We ask today: does the Tinubu government really have a grasp over the security challenges in the country? We also add our voice to the raging debate over President Bola Tinubu's certificate from the Chicago State University. Week in Focus https://w…

“Strike action is for the benefit of Nigerians”. “No, it is detrimental to the already rickety and struggling economy”. Some young professionals give their take on the proposed indefinite strike that’s been called by the labour unions and which is planned to take off on 3rd October, 2023. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

Was Africa's agenda really presented at the recently concluded 78th United Nations General Assembly? The judgement of the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal which sacked governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared Nasir Yusuf Gawuna as governor raised a lot of dust. We analyse the pros and cons in this edition. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

"A deep cut that has to heal gradually", one of our guests this week describes Nigeria's many problems and opines that it will take time to fix them. This is as we ask how have policies introduced by the new government of President Bola Tinubu impacted the lives of Nigerians? Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

Should an elected president be sworn in while there are existing petitions challenging their victory; or does it make sense to conclude the legal processes first before being sworn in? This week, a team of young legal practitioners analyse the recent judgment by Nigeria’s Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s …

Last week the military in Gabon toppled the government of Ali Bongo. The coup came just weeks after the government of Mohammed Bazoum of Niger was overthrown by soldiers. There have been scenes of jubilation following the coups in both countries. This week we ask: Are there reasons to rejoice the toppling of democratically governments in Africa? Wi…

In Nigeria, the presidency released the list containing the names of new ministers and their portfolios on Wednesday, 16, August, 2023; and Nigerians have been reacting to the calibre of the appointees as well as the portfolios assigned to some of them. Also, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS says it has chosen an undisclosed “D-Day” for a poss…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) last week ordered immediate deployment of standby force as well as imposed new sanctions in response to the military coup in the Republic of Niger. This week, we look at the latest efforts to tackle the Niger crisis; and what effects sanctions are having on people in neighbouring Nigeria. Also …

The military coup in Niger Republic is entering its 3rd week and calls for the return of democracy continue. The ECOWAS on 30th July, gave the Niger military a seven-day ultimatum to bring back constitutional order or face dire consequences – including possible use military force. But the idea of a possible war has met serious opposition from Niger…

The much-anticipated ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu received some mixed reactions. Why? Plus, what are the implications of the military coup in Niger Republic for Nigeria and Africa? Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

All Nigerians have been talking about recently is the hike in the price of petrol to N617 per litre, which represents an increase of about 25 percent on the previous price of N545 per litre. There is also the debate over the proposal of government to share N8000 per household to alleviate suffering. Is that enough? Week in Focus https://www.theskuu…

Why did Mmesoma's JAMB result falsification matter become such an emotionally charged one? Plus, Nigerians are still waiting on President Bola Tinubu to come up with a Ministerial list. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is now open for global business. So what does that mean? Also, find out why universities in Nigeria are increasing their tuition fees. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

The Kano State government of Abba Kabir Yusuf since coming to power on 29 May 2023, has been demolishing many structures built on public spaces that were alleged to have been sold by past governor Umar Ganduje. Expectedly, this has become an emotive topic. But what are the lessons to be learnt from this saga? Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/…

In this episode of our weekly podcast, Week in Focus, Hadiza Musa Yusuf and Baffa Sunusi chat about how removal of the fuel subsidy in Nigeria is impacting life in Nigeria. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

In this episode we take a look at Nigeria's transition from President Muhammadu Buhari to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was sworn in on May 29, 2023. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

In our maiden episode, Hadiza Yusuf Musa talks with Barrister Baffa Sunusi on the legacies of outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

The Skuup is set to launch its Podcast 'Week in Focus' on May 28. Here, we will be wrapping up the week’s events and main stories that have dominated all platforms. We invite you to follow us on this exciting journey! Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

Labaru, ra'ayoyi da sharhi kan Nigeria, a shashen Podcast da Hausa na shafin The Skuup. Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup

Signature tune of our flagship podcast. Where news, views and analysis on and about Nigeria will come your way Week in Focus https://www.theskuup.com/By The Skuup