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Addressing the issues within Nigeria’s criminal justice system

Addressing the issues within Nigeria’s criminal justice system

By Janet. B. Olaniran Improving Nigeria’s criminal justice system necessitates comprehensive judicial, police, and prison reforms. Judicial reforms should focus on expediting trials, enhancing access to legal aid for indigent defendants, and updating outdated laws to reflect current realities. Police reforms must prioritise better training and education, accountability for misconduct, and the implementation of community ...

Community participation in public infrastructure development: A panacea for current realities?

Nigerians and the Tinubu Economic Reforms

Why youth entrepreneurs are key to tackling climate change in Africa

Ogun Dry Port Project and Dapo Abiodun’s continued quest for industrialization

NAFDAC: Down the memory lane, a glimpse of uncommon achievements and grace

Optimising revenue generation through effective management of government commercial properties

Optimising revenue generation through effective management of government commercial properties

By ESV OLUFOKUNBI, Olabisi Esther - HND, Bsc., ANIVS, RSV (Oyo State Housing Corporation) Government commercial properties play a crucial role in the economy, serving as vital sources of revenue for public agencies. These properties, which include office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, can significantly contribute to local and national economies when managed effectively. ...

Ogun Dry Port: Yet another game changer in Nigeria’s industrial capital

Ogun Dry Port: Yet another game changer in Nigeria’s industrial capital

By Kayode Akinmade The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is apparently one politician unmoved by the antics of mischief makers. While getting panned by hack and hired writers for “building no roads,” he built over 600km of roads in just four years. The critics travelled on the Sagamu-Abeokuta road and the Mojoda-Epe-Ijebu Ode road, ...

Ogun dry port: Yet another game changer in Nigeria’s industrial capital

Ogun dry port: Yet another game changer in Nigeria’s industrial capital

The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is apparently one politician unmoved by the antics of mischief makers. While getting panned by hack and hired writers for “building no roads”, he built over 600km of roads in just four years. The critics travelled on the Sagamu-Abeokuta road and the Mojoda-Epe-Ijebu Ode road, among many others, ...

Addressing the issues within Nigeria’s criminal justice system

Addressing the issues within Nigeria’s criminal justice system

By Janet B Olaniran Improving Nigeria’s criminal justice system necessitates comprehensive judicial, police, and prison reforms. Judicial reforms should focus on expediting trials, enhancing access to legal aid for indigent defendants, and updating outdated laws to reflect current realities. Police reforms must prioritise better training and education, accountability for misconduct, and the implementation of community ...

Unpaid Ground Rent: The ticking time bomb for government estate

Unpaid Ground Rent: The ticking time bomb for government estate

By ESV OLUFOKUNBI, Olabisi Esther - HND, Bsc, ANIVS, RSV (Oyo State Housing Corporation) Consequent upon the promulgation of Land Use act of 1978, there are no land owners but land holders, because all lands belong to government including lands in villages, communities and inherited/ancestral lands. All lands in Nigeria are vested on the governors ...

Yomi Akingbade: Illuminating lives with light of generosity

Yomi Akingbade: Illuminating lives with light of generosity

By Kunle Ajibogun Otunba Yomi Akingbade is a scion of the popular Akingbade family in the ancient city of Akure, the capital of Ondo state. He is a direct son of Chief Akinleye John Akingbade, a renowned cocoa merchant. The America-based public administrator and businessman is the Chairman of Aladewe Group of companies and founder ...

NIMASA’s mandate: Beyond maritime administration

NIMASA’s mandate: Beyond maritime administration

By Jimoh Olorede, PhD Services being provided by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) encompass a lot more than maritime administration and regulation. In its commitment to adopting the global best practices in the provision of maritime services in Nigeria, the agency prioritises effective maritime safety administration, maritime labour regulation and marine pollution ...

Oloyede’s 70 years of impactful service career

Oloyede’s 70 years of impactful service career

By Kunle Akogun As he attains the Platinum age of 70 on October 10, 2024, Professor Is’haq Olanrewaju Oloyede’s public service trajectory has marked him out as a rare breed Nigerian, who is apparently immune to the general malaise bedevilling the nation’s socio-economic milieu. Here is a university don whose entire public service record radiates ...

Governor Yusuf: The merited honour from Nigerian teachers

Governor Yusuf: The merited honour from Nigerian teachers

By Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa During the 2024 World Teachers Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) honoured six state Governors for their various achievements in the education sector. Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf is one of them. Others are his counterparts from Borno, Oyo, Benue, Enugu, and Kebbi states. Governor Yusuf was ...

Word of hope and optimism for the youth

Word of hope and optimism for the youth

By Kadri Obafemi Hamzat This is a pivotal moment in the history of our dear country, Nigeria. Dazed by the economic challenges of these times, many have lost hope in the sheer creative ability of the human mind and the amazing transformative powers of science to reverse what is seen as a negative trend. ...

Nigeria at 64: Chevron Nigeria’s partnership with Nigeria for socio-economic development

As Nigeria celebrates her 64th independence anniversary, Chevron is proud of its partnerships and role in developing its natural resources. In over six decades of operation, ChevronNigeria has continued to make significant investments in the country that support social and economic development. The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Business Unit, ...

Cabinet Revision: Realism versus Expectations

Cabinet Revision: Realism versus Expectations

By Dakuku Peterside Nigeria is in the grip of a severe economic crisis, with high inflation, volatile exchange rates, and a steep rise in the cost of living. The inflation rate, which soared to over 30 percent in the second quarter of 2024, has put immense strain on household budgets, making it increasingly difficult for ...

Oyetola and his methodical approach to governance: A tribute

Oyetola and his methodical approach to governance: A tribute

By Ismail Omipidan He may not be loud. That is his nature. No one can change him. Achievement responds to strategy, not rhetoric anyway. He has always excelled in every position he finds himself, including the current one as the minister of Marine and Blue Economy. His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, since becoming the minister of ...

Securing industrial excellence with resilient solutions at Thems Security Systems

Securing industrial excellence with resilient solutions at Thems Security Systems

By Dr. Isidahomen Ezekiel FIMS (UK), AIMFIN(UK), DFLMMD, ILMMD, FCIPG, FCP, FIMC, MNIM, CMC In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, security threats pose significant risks to business continuity, revenue, and national economic growth. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country is not immune to these challenges. Compliance and Certification: Thems Security Systems Limited is compliant with the following ...

Borno floods: Beyond relief

Borno floods: Beyond relief

By Dakuku Peterside Let me be upfront: I commiserate with everyone affected by the Borno flood. This is a catastrophe that goes beyond physical devastation; it is about systemic failures. I appreciate Governor Babagana Zulum’s leadership so far. In response to the crisis, he outperforms the typical Nigerian governor with swift action, pragmatic decisions, and ...

Trailblazing innovative safety solutions at Thems Security Systems Ltd

Trailblazing innovative safety solutions at Thems Security Systems Ltd

By Dr. Isidahomen Ezekiel FIMS (UK), AIMFIN (UK), DFLMMD, ILMMD, FCIPG, FCP, FIMC, MNIM, CMC Thems Security Systems Ltd is a renowned security solutions provider in Nigeria, offering cutting-edge technology and expert personnel to safeguard industrial facilities, personnel, and assets. With a proven track record of success and a team of seasoned security professionals, we’re ...

Sustainable agriculture for a secure future: Flip Farm Resort’s pioneering efforts

Sustainable agriculture for a secure future: Flip Farm Resort’s pioneering efforts

By Jide Akinseye In Nigeria, where agriculture is a significant contributor to the economy, sustainable farming practices are crucial for ensuring food security, mitigating climate change, and promoting eco-friendly agriculture. Flip Farm Resort, a pioneering agricultural enterprise, embodies this vision through its innovative farming philosophy. Join us by contacting us at flipfarmsresort.com.ng for details on revolutionising Nigeria’s ...

Once upon a trip – For KOH at 60

Once upon a trip – For KOH at 60

By Gbenga Omotoso It was a one-hour trip for a two-hour meeting, but the memories have remained boldly etched in my mind since that day - some three years ago. The search for a flight was long and tedious. First, the flights were fully booked, but there was no giving up because the alternative – ...

Zacch Adedeji: One year of great strides at FIRS

Zacch Adedeji: One year of great strides at FIRS

By Arabinrin Aderonke One year can feel like a flash, but in the hands of a leader like Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), it becomes the foundation for lasting change. The Tax Boss has taken Nigeria’s tax administration from business as usual to record-breaking heights. The past 12 ...

Thems Security Systems Ltd: Delivering tailored Industrial security solutions

Thems Security Systems Ltd: Delivering tailored Industrial security solutions

By Dr. Isidahomen Ezekiel, PhD FIMS(UK), AIMFIN(UK), DFLMMD, ILMMD, FCIPG, FCP, FIMC, MNIM, CMC Nigeria’s industrial security rating is a pressing concern for businesses and organisations operating in the country. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2022 report, Nigeria ranks 14th in Africa and 124th globally out of 163 countries in terms of industrial ...

As Marwa clocks 3 scores and 11

As Marwa clocks 3 scores and 11

By Femi Babafemi The name Marwa resonates with most Nigerians. In modern times, it is a name that is remembered for good reasons: a recurring decimal in the Nigerian military over the past 100 years; a reference point for excellent public administration in the past 30 years. Among Nigeria’s humongous population of about 220 million, ...

Sow, Grow, Thrive: Invest in your future with Flip Farm Resort

Sow, Grow, Thrive: Invest in your future with Flip Farm Resort

By Babajide Akinseye Investing in agricultural land in Nigeria can be a lucrative venture, thanks to the country’s vast arable land and favourable climate. With over 70 percent of Nigeria’s population engaged in agriculture, the sector offers immense opportunities for growth and development. However, purchasing farmland requires careful consideration to ensure a successful investment. At ...

Africa’s trade transformation: The power of technology for sustainability

Africa’s trade transformation: The power of technology for sustainability

By Arnaud Bouraima, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Webb Fontaine In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to radically transform Africa’s economic future. From green logistics to fair ...

Salihu Lukman’s combative politics

Salihu Lukman’s combative politics

By Musa Ilallah (musahk123@yahoo.com) A former National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman’s allegation that the APC and the duo of former President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent President Bola Tinubu ruined the country, is not only uncharitable but also an insincere and malicious assessment of the successes recorded in the ...

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