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By Isaac Olusesi The defection of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) politicians to the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC), penultimate Thursday, got headlined, with the defection on the score sheet. But let the leadership of APC, a political party and the progeny of Action Congress (AC) and Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), shine eyes. ...
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By Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Ph.D Since the assumption of Zacch Adedeji, Ph.D to office as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), I have followed keenly his enunciation of his principles of taxation, which, to my mind, can translate to a pathway to Nigeria’s economic growth. To be sure, Adedeji’s principles of ...
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By Kehinde Bamigbetan The offensive article, Tinubu’s Minister submits N200 billion budget for project already existing, was written to titillate your appetite for sensational hogwash, the pastime of gatecrashers into journalism. In the author’s desperation to report negatively, he betrayed gargantuan ignorance of the gaps in the country’s geo-data environment. The Solid Minerals sector relies ...
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By Dr. Jimoh Olorede A few days ago, the Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Bola Hamed Tinubu released the names of new appointees into the nation’s Federal Institutions Education Boards. Appearing prominently on the list was the eminent traditional ruler, Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV, as the Pro-Chancellor and ...
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By Kenechukwu Aguolu FCA, PMP, CBAP As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approaches the first anniversary of his administration, Nigerians reflect on the impact of his “Renewed Hope” agenda. While some citizens are optimistic about his capacity to bring about significant changes, others maintain a stance of indifference or skepticism. Notably, two major and contentious policies—namely, ...
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Mr Olabode is a cut above the rest, and so is the University of Ibadan where our path first crossed. He was doing a Master’s degree programme at the time. His focus level while reading a huge book in the library reminded me of a scientist investigating a piece of matter under a microscope. That ...
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By Kayode Akinmade He came into office amid ceaseless assaults by a violent Establishment. He had no handover notes. But he had an agenda, a steely resolve, and a burning passion to transform the Ogun environment. Today, five years on, even the most cynical observer would admit that the Iperu-born prince and boardroom genius has ...
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By Professor Kayode Soremekun As the Tinubu administration approaches the one year mark, it is important to effect a review of what has transpired in the last twelve months. At the level of sheer policy postures and pronouncements, much has been done and so much is also being done, such that it is almost impossible ...
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By Haitham Al-Ghais, OPEC Secretary General Since assuming the office of OPEC Secretary General almost two years ago, I have had the privilege of visiting every African OPEC Member Country, as well as several other African countries. Every visit has reaffirmed my firm conviction that the future is bright for Africa and that the oil ...
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By Fredrick Nwabufo The intangibles of leadership are as potent and profound as the corporeal manifestations of governance. A people must not only see the brick-and-mortar elements of leadership; they must also feel and sense leadership in its quantum of compassion, healing, solace, and capacity to inspire unity, as well as foster peace and progress. ...
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By Kenechukwu Aguolu FCA, PMP, CBAP President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the Cyber Security Levy. The decision was made due to widespread signs of resentment. Here we shall examine the National Cyber Security Fund, the Cyber Security levy, and the arguments for and against ...
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By Dakuku Peterside A few weeks ago, Nigerians were startled by a legislation that had largely escaped public awareness. This legislation, which has since undergone substantial amendment, carries profound implications for the financial health of every Nigerian, sparking widespread controversy. The law raises several concerns regarding our legislators’ rigour, effort, and dedication to enacting laws. ...
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By Kenechukwu Aguolu (Kenerek1@gmail.com) The call for state police resonates deeply with a fundamental yearning for safety and security. It embodies a collective aspiration for a society where lives and properties are safeguarded, and individuals can thrive without fear. The argument for state police rests on three pivotal points, each accentuating potential benefits that could ...
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By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga (paulynugbodaga@gmail.com) Press freedom stands as a cornerstone of democracy, a vital pillar that upholds transparency, accountability, and the fundamental rights of citizens. In Nigeria, a nation rich in diversity and complexity, the landscape of press freedom is interspersed with both progress and challenges. As journalists strive to uncover truths and hold ...
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By Suleiman Bala Bakori Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box,” lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their endless journeys. In literature, idiomatically, it can be said that “one has been boxed into a corner;” another might say to deal with ...
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By Jide Akinseye Agriculture holds significant potential to boost Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings. As one of the most populous countries in Africa with a rich endowment of agricultural resources, it is no news that Nigeria cannot only meet its own food needs but can also become a major player in global agricultural markets. Here are ...
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By Jimoh Olorede, Ph.D Preparatory to the July 2022 governorship election in Osun State, and since thereafter, until recently, the ex-governor and immediate-past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, a top beneficiary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, as a two-term commissioner in Lagos, two-term governor in Osun, and minister consecutively, suddenly became ...
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By Constantine ‘Labi Ogunbiyi The African continent stands at a pivotal juncture in the global energy sector, with abundant oil and gas reserves offering immense potential for economic growth. However, while the continent holds significant promise, navigating the upstream oil and gas sector in Africa comes with a plethora of risks and potential setbacks that ...
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By Bolanle Bolawole To begin with, let me ask whether you knew that abusing the Naira is a worse offence than stealing or embezzling the Naira? You can steal billions of Naira and walk away free. But abuse the Naira and end up in jail with automatic alacrity! Worse still, you can leverage the riches ...
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By Temitope Ajayi Tracking many stories of remarkable progress currently taking place in Nigeria can be a very difficult task. This is so because these important stories are lost to some who daily indulge in the cacophony of negative reports. Negative news often dominates the headlines. With a 24-hour news cycle that tends to focus ...
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By Bola Bolawole One question which has always agitated my mind was answered last Monday, 15th April, 2024 by retired Justice Andrew Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye in a keynote address he delivered at the 2024 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Warri Branch, whose theme was “Emerging trends in legal practice and administration of justice: Challenges ...
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By Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria Ten years ago today, 276 girls were abducted in the night from their school in Chibok, northeastern Nigeria. The attack by Boko Haram pricked the conscience of the world. From London to Washington, protesters held placards reading #BringBackOurGirls—the hashtag the girls’ families had posted to pressure their idle government ...
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By Dakuku Peterside Nigerian corporate influence and that of the West continue to collide. The rationale is straightforward: whereas corporate activity in Europe and America is part of their larger local and foreign policy engagement, privately owned enterprises in Nigeria or commercial interests are not part of Nigeria’s foreign policy ecosystem, nor is there a ...
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By Dr. Jimoh Olorede Some deliberate initiatives taken by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, upon his election and assumption of office in May 2023, did not only show the President was innovative, decisive and proactive, but also showed he came prepared and ready for a serious business of governance. ...
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By Bola Bolawole Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has kicked the canvass; he was impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly days ago and a replacement was promptly provided by his erstwhile boss, Gov. Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu was in court while his impeachment was being perfected; we await the court’s verdict but ...
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By Waheed Adekunle Following the release of whooping sum of N47billion recently approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State for some of the ongoing roads projects in the state, it has been conscientiously observed and conspicuously noticed that nothing less than N23 billion naira was deliberately skewed to dualise a single road in Ede. ...
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Child marriage is a common practice in Nigeria rooted in traditional, economic, religious, and legal conditions that disproportionately affect girls and women. Nigeria’s rates of child marriage are some of the highest on the African continent. The 2020 UN Development Program said in its development report that 43 percent of women ages 20 to 24 ...
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By Dr. Jimoh Olorede The word “politics” has been variously defined by different political scientists and scholars across the globe from varied but similar perspectives. The concept has always been similarly defined as the “activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government.” Absurdly, ...
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By Otuedon Vincent Is the Federal Government in support of the destruction of properties of an entire community, including possible casualties of innocent citizens over the evil of some hoodlums? I once again advocate the strengthening and review of the operations of all institutions of government including the military and paramilitary to align with national ...
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By Dr. Jimoh Olorede Less than four weeks ago, precisely on March 11, 2024, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (MIMASA) on the recommendations of the Hon. Minister of Marine ...