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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 ...
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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; ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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By Oguntokun, Babajide Femi In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a troubling surge in the costs of goods and services, exacerbated by a crippling decay in public infrastructure. Roads are potholed and electricity supply remains erratic, hindering economic growth and diminishing quality of life. Amidst these challenges, community participation in public infrastructure development emerges as a ...
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By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta A viral video clip shows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saying that he was elected to implement reforms and that was why he removed the subsidy on petrol on his first day in office as President. He said that the subsidy on petrol was a pipeline for fraud. He said that more ...
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By Tony O. Elumelu I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South Africa, we must look to the people it impacts. Too often our businesses have not ...
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By Lekan Adeniran The Gateway Inland Dry Port Container Terminal, whose groundbreaking ceremony was performed on 11 October, represents a significant stride in the quest by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration to industrialise Ogun State. This initiative aims to enhance the logistical capabilities of the state, providing a crucial link between the maritime industry and the ...
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By Sayo Akintola February 2022 would remain indelible in the history of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NÀFDAC). It was one of the increasing periods of uncommon achievements which has characterised the past six years in the life of the Agency under the leadership of Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. It was ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...