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By Bayo Onanuga Although the Tinubu Administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can proudly reflect on his administration’s journey over the last 19 months. After initial turbulence, the government concluded 2024 stronger than 2023, as many policies began yielding significant results that even the most ardent detractors could not ignore. Under ...
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In recent weeks, Nigeria has witnessed heartbreaking incidents of stampedes during food-sharing activities in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja. These tragedies, which claimed lives, were borne out of well-meaning acts of kindness aimed at alleviating the harsh economic realities faced by many. Unfortunately, these events highlight the unintended consequences of inadequate crowd management during philanthropic activities. ...
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By Kenechukwu Aguolu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, presented the Proposed 2025 Budget of Restoration, titled “Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. as required by the Nigerian Constitution. As expected, there have been divergent opinions about the appropriation bill with many referring to it ...
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By Olufemi Soneye The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), under the leadership of Mele Kyari, has introduced the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC) as a transformative step in hydrocarbon operations. This initiative, driven by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), builds on the success of the Command and Control Centre to enhance monitoring, ...
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By Akpandem James In recent years, international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Africa have been moving to sell off some of their assets and relocate to more profitable, environmentally and socially friendly operational landscapes. While some considered moving from one jurisdiction to another within the continent, others contemplated a complete exit. About 26 oil blocks ...
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By Mohammed Idris As the first full year of President Tinubu’s administration, 2024 has come with its unique share of challenges and triumphs. As we look back at the ongoing year, this is the perfect time to reflect on the President’s vision for a transformed Nigeria and how 2024 has provided numerous opportunities to manifest ...
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By Abiodun Alade Just when Nigerians thought their wallets were running on fumes, Aliko Dangote comes to the rescue with a festive fuel price cut that’s like a vital breath of fresh air. In a move as timely as it is generous, Dangote Petroleum Refinery slashed the ex-depot price of petrol from N970 to N899 ...
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By Emeka Ndu, FCA The recent furore generated by the tax reform bills sponsored by the Tinubu administration has elicited the need to look at the entire concept of tax action in Nigeria. This article will look at an often ignored aspect of taxation, that of taxing residual wealth from generation to generation. As Nigeria ...
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By Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Ph.D. The tax reform bills recently sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, have generated controversies over the past weeks. Many commentators have expressed their views in support of the bills or against some of their provisions. The Northern Region has expressed vehement objection to the bills. ...
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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 ...
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By Bola Bolawole “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” - Matthew 5:9. Dogs eating dogs and birds gnawing at each other’s innards is one way to describe the war of words between the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and ...
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By Kenechukwu Aguolu (kenerek1@gmail.com) The proposed tax reform, involving four tax bills introduced by the Federal Government, has received significant criticism. Notably, it was rejected by the Governors’ Forum but was still forwarded to the National Assembly. Unlike the various bold economic decisions made by this government, concessions will likely need to be made on ...
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By Temitope Ajayi Human beings naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don't want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however, ...
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By Kenechukwu Aguolu There have been divergent opinions about the economic policies adopted by the administration of President Tinubu since it came into power on May 29, 2023. Those opposing the policies can be categorized into two groups: those who are ignorant about the workings of the policies but are genuinely concerned about the short-term ...
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By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber For more than a year, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has been pushing back against steadily building pressure to halt new foreign investments in Africa’s oil and gas industry. To prevent catastrophic climate change, environmental organizations, financial organisations, and governments across Europe and North America have insisted ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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% ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 – ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...