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No longer innocent until proven otherwise…

No longer innocent until proven otherwise…

By Bolanle Bolawole “Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains. One man thinks himself the master of others but remains more of a slave than they are” — Jean-Jacques Rousseau. One of the (once-upon-a-time) immovable pillars of our justice system is that a man is presumed innocent until otherwise proven. The man ...

Keyamo, FCCPC: Sheathe your sword!

The need to promote equality, equity and fairness in Nigeria’s proposed tax reforms

10 ways the Tax Bills will make states richer

Nigeria’s economic reforms and outlook for the year 2025

The fierce urgency of African Energy Banks

Dissecting the Tinubu tax reform bills (P.1)

Dissecting the Tinubu tax reform bills (P.1)

By Michael Chibuzo President Bola Tinubu on October 3, 2024 transmitted four tax reform bills to the national assembly. The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Together, these bills would overhaul tax administration and revenue generation ...

Tinubu and Macron: Leveraging friendship for development

Tinubu and Macron: Leveraging friendship for development

By Tunde Rahman It is received wisdom that supportive, high-quality friends in good places are important in human relationships and in advancing personal and group progress. It is also the case in strengthening relationships among nations. Since his assumption of office, President Bola Tinubu has activated the friendship he has built over time in his ...

Measuring national progress, NBS data, and skepticism

Measuring national progress, NBS data, and skepticism

By Bayo Onanuga Recent reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have become a focal point of criticism and scepticism, especially by the political opposition and perpetual doubters of any positive report about our country. In its Q2 labour survey report, the NBS says the unemployment rate fell from 5.3% in Q1 to 4.3% ...

Adeleke’s mid-term stewardship: From outrage to upgrade

Adeleke’s mid-term stewardship: From outrage to upgrade

By Jeleel Olawale When Senator Ademola Adeleke was inaugurated as the 6th Executive Governor of Osun State on November 27, 2022, there was scepticism that the governor may not perform in governance as many see him as a dancing senator, which he is known for. It is the belief of many that he may not ...

VAT attribution and derivation: A personal appeal to all parties

VAT attribution and derivation: A personal appeal to all parties

By Muhammad Nami I have read a ton of views on the proposed Nigeria Tax Administration and other tax reform bills. On one hand, some stakeholders decry the bills as being a contrast to the current administration’s championing for local government autonomy. Some, like the National Economic Council (NEC), last month recommended the withdrawal of ...

Adeleke’s leadership: A dance of transformation in Osun

Adeleke’s leadership: A dance of transformation in Osun

By Bamikole Omishore “Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.” – Martha Graham In the world of dance, few have mastered the art of movement with the grace and intensity of Martha Graham, whose choreography was marked by a profound understanding of human expression and transformation. ...

The tragedy of commons in Osun

The tragedy of commons in Osun

By Ismail Omipidan I have read and carried out extensive research on issues in the last 23 months than I have done in over three decades. And as I read, I come across issues and contents that perfectly fit our situation in Osun. Just this morning, I stumbled on the Theory of the “Tragedy of ...

Recreating Nigeria to avert collapse

Recreating Nigeria to avert collapse

By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Root cause of Nigeria’s problem is, unarguably, an inappropriate system of government. Bad governance, poor economy, insecurity and corruption are just offshoots. It is absurd to pool people characterised by ethnic nationalism with diverse regional allegiance, culture, interest and vision together under a central government, and expect to make progress. Nigeria’s ...

Aregbesola’s “love letter” to President Tinubu

Aregbesola’s “love letter” to President Tinubu

By Bola Bolawole Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola — remember him? I would not have needed to ask this sort of “foolish question,” as it were, but for the fact that, in this our obodo Nigeria, yesterday’s men of power and influence soon become today’s inconsequentials, hardly noticed or remembered by anyone anymore! Yesterday, they could ...

Tribute to NIWA’s helmsman on his birthday anniversary

Tribute to NIWA’s helmsman on his birthday anniversary

By Ismail Omipidan Bola Oyebamiji is a noble man by all standards. Humble. Generous. Hardworking. He is one individual whose love and compassion for community and the less privileged in the society is unrivalled. My close relationship with him in the last five years showed clearly that he has no issues relating with people – ...

Of Masters Energy Group, detractors and the Nigerian economy

Of Masters Energy Group, detractors and the Nigerian economy

By Tony Iji Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah, president/founder of Masters Energy Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading, patriotic, visionary, and risk-tolerant entrepreneurs today. Since leaving office as Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development in 2022, the former senior banker-turned businessman and politician has been channelling all his time, energy and financial resources to ...

Osun: Dancing on the grave of Lagbaja and the unroyal gaffe

Osun: Dancing on the grave of Lagbaja and the unroyal gaffe

By Ismail Omipidan Last Thursday afternoon, at about noon, I saw a statement from Osun State Government, signed by its loquacious spokesman, Hon. Kolapo Alimi, announcing a 3-day mourning period for the late illustrious son of Osun, the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. I find it commendable even though it was ...

Dangote Refinery: Finally, a solution Nigeria can’t import!

Dangote Refinery: Finally, a solution Nigeria can’t import!

By Abiodun Alade If there’s one burning question on the minds of Nigerians these days, it’s this: why are we paying between N1,000 and N1,500 for a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)? Sadly, the very people who should be explaining this strange new reality have decided to stay tight-lipped with heads buried in the ...

Governor Obaseki’s legacy of service

Governor Obaseki’s legacy of service

By Elvis Eromosele As Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to step aside and hand over the reins of leadership, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years with a changed perspective. I have always been cautious about businessmen entering politics, fearing they would prioritise private interests over public good. However, Obaseki’s tenure has proven me ...

Obaseki’s legacy of transformation in Edo

Obaseki’s legacy of transformation in Edo

As the sun sets on Governor Godwin Obaseki’s tenure in Edo State, it is essential to reflect on the remarkable progress made during his two terms of eight years in office. From infrastructure and healthcare to agriculture, civil service reforms and digital technology transformation, his administration has left an indelible mark on the state. His ...

Tax Reform Bill: Revealing the hidden facts

Tax Reform Bill: Revealing the hidden facts

By Arabinrin Aderonke Let’s be honest: For years, Nigeria’s tax system has been a source of frustration, confusion, and sometimes even unfairness. Whether you're a small business owner fighting to keep your business going or a worker frustrated by the large portion of your paycheck that seems to vanish into taxes, we’ve all felt the ...

President Tinubu, executive clemency and the other side of empathetic leadership

President Tinubu, executive clemency and the other side of empathetic leadership

By Stanley Nkwocha President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the case of pardoned suspects arrested during the August 1, 2024 protests exemplifies empathetic and compassionate leadership. Invoking his constitutional power of executive clemency, commonly known in our clime as presidential pardon, the president ordered their immediate release. His act of mercy extended beyond ordering their release; ...

Not too young to commit crime but…

Not too young to commit crime but…

By Bola Bolawole Too many Nigerians are too difficult to understand, most especially the educated ones among them, or, should I say, the supposedly-educated! They approbate and reprobate at the same time. In one breath they affirm that they stand for something; in yet another they negate the same thing they claimed to stand for. ...

Airfare: Flying beyond reach

Airfare: Flying beyond reach

By Dakuku Peterside A military officer who served as Nigeria’s Aviation Minister between 1985 and 1993 during the Babangida years once remarked that air travel was a luxury not meant for the poor. At the time, this comment sparked public outrage for its apparent insensitivity. Yet, more than thirty years later, that statement has proven ...

Osun: Where is Governor Adeleke’s 114 tractors, palliative buses?

Osun: Where is Governor Adeleke’s 114 tractors, palliative buses?

By Waheed Adekunle It has become imperative to demand from Senator Ademola Adeleke the whereabouts of the touted 114 tractors claimed to have been purchased for staggering N8billion. It is no longer news that the current administration has failed the people of the state in various ways as seen in its inability to fulfil many ...

As Nigeria prepares for another IMO elections

As Nigeria prepares for another IMO elections

By Osagie Edward Nigeria is set to contest for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C, a strategic move with significant potential for both the country and the wider African region. The Category C seat represents an opportunity for nations with maritime interests to influence global maritime policies. For Nigeria, ...

39th Convocation Ceremonies and UNILORIN’s celebration of excellence

39th Convocation Ceremonies and UNILORIN’s celebration of excellence

By Kunle Akogun By all conceivable standards, the just concluded 39th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Ilorin was suffused with all the trappings of a world class outing. At the ceremonies that held on October 21st and 22nd, 2024, a total of 12,042 graduands convoked. Of this number, 256 came out with First Class, ...

How Tinubu’s tax reforms will ease citizens burdens

How Tinubu’s tax reforms will ease citizens burdens

By Dare Adekanmbi The transmission of four bills that aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system to the National Assembly two weeks ago by President Bola Tinubu has sparked debates in the polity about the purpose of the bills. Some have expressed fears that the bills may encapsulate proposals calling for a raise in tax rates ...

Enhancing real estate value through qualitative proactive maintenance culture: The role of professional engagement

Enhancing real estate value through qualitative proactive maintenance culture: The role of professional engagement

By ESV Adeyemo Mujidat Bolanle, ANIVS As the Real Estate industry continues to evolve, maintaining the value of properties remains a pressing concern for investors, owners, and occupiers. Effective maintenance is crucial to preserving and enhancing the value of real estate assets especially in this era of high cost of construction arising from skyrocketing cost ...

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