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Lagos has been plagued by a disturbing trend — building collapses. This issue has reached alarming proportions, posing a significant threat to the safety and well-being of its residents. The recent incident in Oloto street, Borno way, Ebute Metta, where an elderly woman lost her life, serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need ...
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In Nigeria, the predicament faced by students in higher institutions has escalated to a critical juncture, characterised by a combination of persistent strikes, crumbling infrastructure, and now, the formidable obstacle of exorbitant tuition fee hikes. Renowned institutions like the Tai Solarin University of Education, the University of Lagos, and Obafemi Awolowo University, Federal Polytechnicnic, Ilaro, ...
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The country witnessed another round of polls in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States in what has been generally referred to as off-cycle election. Though political watchers and pundits described the off-cycle election as abnormal, it appears that has become the feature of elections in Nigeria not the bug. Apart from Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States, ...
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It has become indisputable that the economy is biting hard on Nigerians, as indices to measure standard of living continue to reflect the negative. Strains in the economy have, in about a decade, seen the economy posing difficult sides to Nigerians. Recession since 2016 had recorded a wobble that brought the economy into shambles of ...
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The stringent approach by the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso to cleanse the Apex bank from clashes of interest and eliminate corruption in the banking system is a good omen that should be adopted by the various government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to make the country work. ...
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The Nigerian Police Force has been under intense scrutiny and criticism from the Nigerian people, who are demanding a complete transformation of the institution. The call for immediate action has reached a crescendo, as citizens have united in their belief that the Police Force must shed its remnants of colonial and military influence in order ...
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The critical challenge currently faced by Nigeria’s public universities lies in the growing number of lecturers who are departing the country in pursuit of more favourable opportunities overseas. This exodus of highly qualified educators not only evokes a sense of disheartenment but also presents a significant threat to the future of the nation’s tertiary education ...
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Urbanisation in Nigeria started in the early 1960s with Lagos and Ibadan taking the lead. Urbanisation, however, got a boost in the early 1970s with oil boom prosperity intoxicating us. Nigeria is said to be growing at about 2.80 percent to 3 percent per annum and the population is expected to double in two decades. ...
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Recent labour crises in the Country have left narratives giving more stench to democracy and good governance in the Country. It would be reminiscent how a planned peaceful protest by the organised labour comprising the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Imo State on Wednesday, the 1st ...
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Barely three days to the unseasoned Governorship elections in Nigeria three states Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured Nigerians of their well equipped strategy to conduct a free, fair, and credible elections in these States. The Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu while speaking on their level ...
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In The need for stricter regulations on heavy-duty trucks carrying hazardous materialscent times, the country has witnessed a disturbing increase in the number of heavy-duty trucks overturning, often carrying hazardous petroleum products. These accidents have resulted in tragic consequences, including loss of lives, injuries, and widespread gridlock. The frequency of these incidents calls for urgent ...
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The distressing increase in ritual murders and fraud in Nigeria is a concerning indication of the gradual erosion of long-standing societal values. Over the past few years, Nigeria has been confronted with an unsettling surge in occurrences of ritualistic killings and fraudulent activities, wherein individuals from various age groups have resorted to abhorrent acts in ...
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Godfatherism is as old as politics, especially in Nigeria, but the cankerworm has suddenly assumed a frightening dimension since resumption of body politics in Nigeria in 1999. The ugly trend has gotten to the stage where unprogressive elements and those who have been beneficiaries of such ignoble trade now claim that politics can no longer ...
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Records of losses within Nigeria’s extractive industries have been at huge disadvantage to the growth of the country’s economy. Issues of theft, wastage and other shortfalls from unregulated activities around the extractive sectors have over the years formed the basis of leakages that left the country with huge losses. From the oil sector to solid ...
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Just a few days ago the Federal Executive Council (FEC) proposed the sum of N26.01 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year to be submitted to the National Assembly. The Minister of Planning and Budget, Atiku Bagudu stated that the Council has given its approval for the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Papers ...
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The escalating frequency of boat accidents has morphed into a recurring nightmare, instilling a sense of fear within society and underscoring the pressing necessity for a holistic and all-encompassing approach to address this burgeoning issue. The recent tragic incidents have shed light on the imperative need for an expeditious and comprehensive response to combat this ...
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Rape cases have assumed a pervasive nature within the borders of Nigeria, as an increasing number of instances are being reported and subjected to legal proceedings in recent times. The nation has witnessed a surge in the occurrence of sexual assault cases, affecting individuals across a wide spectrum of age groups, ranging from young children ...
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It is no longer news that the Nigerian Senate has concluded arrangements to purchase imported SUV vehicles worth N160m for its 109 membership. What is news now may be is that this is happening amidst widespread poverty among the nation’s citizenry. It is now an open secret that an average Nigerian can no longer afford ...
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As Nigeria suffers from dwindling revenue with the Government gradually becoming handicapped to fund critical capital projects to propel economic growth, the submissions before the Government for rescue out of the entanglements have been forthcoming in line with the pressing necessity. One of the very resounding submissions has been the need to cut cost of ...
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As the annual Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) commenced yesterday, we remain confident that as it takes place in this turbulent period for the economy, the participants will proffer remedies for the government to change the dynamics for the Economy to become viable. The yearly summit is organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in collaboration ...
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Road traffic crashes (RTCs) have become a growing concern in Nigeria, as indicated by the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Despite the efforts of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reduce accidents by five percent, the increasing number of RTCs calls for a more comprehensive and collaborative approach. During a ...
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The menace of kidnapping has evolved into a formidable security menace in Nigeria, posing a grave threat to the safety and well-being of its populace, as numerous citizens have tragically become ensnared in the clutches of this abhorrent crime. Regrettably, even when ransom payments are made in a desperate bid to secure the release of ...
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Corruption has become a household name in Nigeria. As the cankerworm grew to become a woe which appeared would leave the country in calamity of poverty, efforts were made to establish agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to fight the ...
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As part of measures to provide succour to the untold hardship on Nigerians occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal and skyrocketing inflation rate, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer for 15 million households. The President on Tuesday launched the initiative held at the Press Gallery of the State House in ...
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The epidemic of land grabbing in Nigeria serves as a stark illustration of the country’s descent into normlessness, with Lagos being a hotspot due to the high demand for land for residential and commercial purposes. Almost every day, the media reports on the activities of these nefarious perpetrators, with Lagos being a hotspot due to ...
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As the world commemorates World Food Day, a global initiative aimed at heightening awareness regarding food security and eradicating hunger, Nigeria finds itself grappling with the harsh reality of limited access to nourishment. This dire situation not only imperils the nation’s economy and social stability but also poses a substantial threat to the overall well-being ...
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Ember months like all other months of the year should not attract or be attached with any special attention or recognition for any reason in Nigeria. But this has not been the case. When we talk about ember months, we are simply referring to the last four months of the year that end with ‘ember’ ...
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One draining channel in Nigeria's budgetary allocations has been the subject of reoccurring constructions which most times are largely points of tolls of failed roads receiving allocations in quick sucession for reconstruction. While the explanation has mostly appeared as funds for infrastructure, it is much pregnant that the justification for their durability has not found ...
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The nightmare surrounding the Nigerian international Passport application is gradually fading out with the drastic measures taken by the President Bola Tinubu’s adminstration in appointing a young vibrant and workaholic minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo the headship of that sector. Prior to this administration, some cabals in connivance with top personnel from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) ...
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In a commendable effort to tackle the prevailing scarcity of healthcare professionals within the nation, the Federal Government has recently granted its esteemed approval for the recruitment of retired doctors, nurses, and other clinical healthcare workers as contract staff. This astute decision stems from the profound recognition of the immeasurable experience and unparalleled expertise that ...