The 2024 budget is a budget of renewed despair and frustration for the Nigerian people. The budget reflects the lack of patriotism, foresight, and accountability on the part of those who swore to defend the constitution and portrays a ‘prioritisation of interests of a few over the needs and aspirations of the whole’. It is incumbent […]
CBN and relocation plans: Much ado about nothing, By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem
But now, election is over and governance has to take centre stage. If the CBN governor says he wants to relocate some departments to Lagos to reform the apex bank, the President should not lift a finger to stop him. He should listen to Sanusi above who said political interference is the main reason CBN […]
The good omen of an e-auction platform, By Abdulsalam Mahmud
As a law enforcement agency which has seriously been accused of perpetrating fraud in the course of discharging its mandate, having a revamped e-auction platform will be a game changer for the Customs. If the process of disposing seized good or overtime cargoes are transparent for the public, it will further guarantee just and fair […]
Implications of energy access deficit and energy poverty in Nigeria, By Afeez Adiatu
Ultimately, energy is a great enabler and the fulcrum of socioeconomic development. Energy poverty and restricted access to clean energy are the veritable crises that have manifested in the daily lives of Nigerians. Therefore, sustainable economic development, industrialisation, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria are hinged on the improved capacity […]
Did Tunji-Ojo turn off President Tinubu’s mic?, By Mbasekei Martin Obono
A cursory look at these irregularities shows us that if Betta Edu’s suspension and investigations by anticorruption is anything to go by, then Tunji-Ojo should also be dancing to the same music. Except President Tinubu’s mic has been turned off, just as his House Committee tried turning off Senator Akpabio’s mic during the corruption scandal […]
Did Tunji-Ojo turn off President Tinubu’s mic?, By Mbasekei Martin Obono
A cursory look at these irregularities shows us that if Betta Edu’s suspension and investigations by anticorruption is anything to go by, then Tunji-Ojo should also be dancing to the same music. Except President Tinubu’s mic has been turned off, just as his House Committee tried turning off Senator Akpabio’s mic during the corruption scandal […]
Transport ministry, rail reform and media propaganda, By Yushau A. Shuaib
Surprisingly, despite the painstaking professional deliberations and considerations on the issue of concern, after which a narrative direction and channels were chosen, and the article was published by select receptive media establishments, in what might be an act of desperation, officials of the transportation ministry still went behind to place the same article as an […]
How social media is breeding violent conflict in Nigeria, By Ayodele Adio
In Nigeria, what used to be a platform for healthy banter and exchange of ideas, particularly X, has degenerated to a platform for spreading hate and ethnic dog whistling. Charlatans and ethnic entrepreneurs who before now had no audience, have suddenly gained traction, amassed huge following and become the leading voices in a senseless battle […]
How social media is breeding violent conflict in Nigeria, By Ayodele Adio
In Nigeria, what used to be a platform for healthy banter and exchange of ideas, particularly X, has degenerated to a platform for spreading hate and ethnic dog whistling. Charlatans and ethnic entrepreneurs who before now had no audience, have suddenly gained traction, amassed huge following and become the leading voices in a senseless battle […]
How will Boakai reform Liberia as a new era begins?, By Jide Olatuyi
Today, Monday, 22 January, Liberians will witness the official inauguration of Joseph Boakai, the winner of the presidential election held recently as the 26th president of the West African country. Today’s inauguration which is expected to draw dignitaries and international leaders, will be preceded by several other events and will most likely mark the new […]