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Effects of civilization on mode of dressing

By Olawuni Rebecca The effects of civilization on mode of dressing is one of the big factors that has no doubt which gingered many nations of the world especially the developing nation (Nigeria) to join the race in the pursuit of technology. Nigeria joined the race through the restructuring of our educational system that paves ...

Bleak Xmas: Intrigue as long fuel queues persist

Traditional Institution: A representative of our ancestral spirits, the good, the bad

NEPZA FTZs’ Successes: Crux of President’s acknowledgement

Flood disasters: Why NEMA needs collaboration

US-Africa Summit: In whose interest ?

Seven key takeaways from President Buhari’s visit to the United States

By Garba Shehu In the first in-person meeting with the American President Joe Biden, President Buhari established a personal equation with his U.S. counterpart and got an important recognition for his democratic credentials and activism at home in particular, and Africa in general: “your legacy is a model,” says President Biden. There was a perfect ...

Ifẹ Day: The celebration of our culture and tradition

Witnessed by Demola Ogunfidodo ©️ Thousands of Ifẹ indigenes from all walks of life, from four corners of the globe, put their lives on hold yesterday to celebrate Ifẹ, our achievements, culture and tradition. In the bible, the sun and moon stood still as God’s people went to war. The Americans set a day for ...

Buhari at 80: No malicious bone in his body

By FEMI ADESINA Let me start with a story told by an unrepentant critic of one of our former Presidents. There was no love lost between the two, and the antipathy was mutual. That former President is a rather forceful personality, and loves to have his way. It's either his way, or no way. One ...

NDLEA and drive for global reach

“Every man’s work is a portrait of himself.” — Cyril Chukwudi Ibe; “Still in search of a fine mind.” By Emmanuel Onwubiko The above citation from a tiny book written way back, takes us to the profoundly scholarly observation that was made by Mark H. McCormack in one of his fantastic books titled “What they ...

I’m surprised how the nigerians treat hypertension.” Swiss Cardiologist

Laurin Loprieno traveled last year to Nigeria to study the experience of his nigerian colleagues. In our country, according to Laurin, the development of the doctor is very weak. After some ambitious performances, Dr. Laurin Loprieno agreed to give an interview to Nigetian television. What did not like the famous doctor in Nigeria medicine? And ...

In Osun, BVAS is on trial

By Ismail Omipidan What is BVAS? It is Bimodal Voters Accreditation System. It was deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the July 16 governorship election in Osun. But let me state from the outset that this is not a media trial of the case before the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal. Far from ...

Non-oil export to the rescue?

On February 27, 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced the RT 200 FX Programme in continuation of his drive to diversify the nation’s revenue base.Not a few gave theprogramme a chance. The initiative was birthed to solve the revenue quagmire occasioned by the volatility of international price of crude oil. Nigeria ...

Osun Tribunal and PDP’s panicky response to Reality

By Ismail Omipidan By tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Osogbo will continue hearing in the petition filed by Adegboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress, APC, challenging the declaration of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the July 16 governorship contest. Before the tribunal adjourned the last time, ...

Redefining mass literacy in Obioma

In times past, the South East geo-political zone of Nigeria was not at the peak of the country’s educational pack. But the narrative has changed. It has been established that the type of education given to the younger generation determines the future of any society. This implies that a country’s capacity for development is largely ...

Nasarawa: Addressing emergencies through enhanced response mechanism

Many nations face one form of humanitarian crisis or another. Such crisis can be natural or man-induced. They may range from earthquakes, landslide and famine, to flooding, displacements caused by wars and communal clashes and farmers–herders conflicts. Whatever shape it takes, humanitarian disaster impact is always physically, mentally and materially devastating on their victims. Women ...

Confronting terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: The Multinational Joint Task Force in perspective

By Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim The Multi national Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in its present form was reorganized and re-operationalized in 2015. It has its headquarters in N'djamena Chad and former Nigerian Army Chief, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) was its first Force Commander (FC). The initial MNJTF was founded in 1994 by ...

Why Nigeria may be in danger – Fani-Kayode

A former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the country is on the brink following the statements by the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Northern Elders Forum that the unity of Nigeria is negotiable. Recall that the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Northern Elders Forum ...

2023: Battle between intemperate language, fake news and judicial rascality

By Dakuku Peterside The 2023 elections in Nigeria bring with them hopes and fears, expectations, and optimism for a better future. However, forces are fighting inadvertently to truncate the elections, imperil our nascent democracy, dim the light, and bring all our political calculations to nothing. These seemingly imperceptible forces are powerful, subtle, and distinct but ...

On Buhari, Sanwo-Olu’s economic prescriptions

Adewale Kupoluyi The 2022 Lagos International Trade Fair has offered another opportunity to take a closer look at the nation’s economy as key players in the both public and private sectors were able to identify major challenges and proffered solutions on how things can get better. For the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, the trade fair ...

Curbing export rejects through improved standards

International trade is vital to the growth of any economy. Nigeria’s economy has been largely serviced by foreign exchange earned from crude oil sales. The present administration, on various occasions, has vowed to continue to move the country away from monolithic economy to one in which foreign exchange is earned from diverse sources. Speaking at ...

Regulating social media to guide youths towards peace building

Can the social media space be regulated in a manner that it will give young people the opportunity to unleash positive energy on the society without stifling their voices? Experts say it is possible. Youths constitute the bulk of those who use the social media space for interactions, empowerment and self-actualisation. They have leveraged advancements ...

Madam Finance Minister, why?

These are indeed interesting times. The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria’s announcement to redesign the Naira. The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning distancing herself publicly from the CBN Governor’s decision. Few days later, President, Muhammadu Buhari told bewildered Nigerians that he gave the CBN Governor the approval to carry out the reissue. From ...

2023: Manifestos that will not manifest

By Dakuku Peterside . We are in another election season. Political parties, jobbers, and candidates deploy everything to convince innocent voters that they mean well and have a clear agenda to transform society. Most people - con artists, comics, and patriotic citizens - attempt to present what they intend to do when elected to office. ...

Taking proactive measures to prevent deaths related to flood disaster

This flooding disaster has taken away all I have and now I’m without a family,” says Mr Bernard Achonu, an indigene of Isiala Mbano in Imo State who resides in Nputu community, Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA), of Anambra, Nigeria. He lost his wife and three children age two, four and six in a boat ...

Flood, passivity, and a ruined future

By Dakuku Peterside. This year, 2022, the floods seem to have united different parts of the globe. The World Bank report estimates that 1.18 billion people or 23% of the world population face significant flood risks. The floods have hit 27 of Nigeria’s 36 states and impacted around 1.4 million people, according to the Ministry of ...

On the 2023 budget

Adewale Kupoluyi Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2023 appropriation bill to the National Assembly. Record shows that N20.5 trillion (or $47.3 billion) was the proposed expenditure by the Federal Government to run the economy in 2023, which reflects the huge needs that exist in critical sectors of the economy. The proposed budget, which is ...

Analysis: Dr. Benedict Oramah provides thoughtful, balanced insights into Africa’s Energy Future

By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber Ahead of the November 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (more commonly known as COP27) in Egypt, Dr. Benedict Oramah, president and chair of Afreximbank, authored a thoughtful and compelling commentary about the economic and social impact of divestment from the production of fossil fuels in Africa. With ...

Why the 2023 population census must be postponed

By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in Nigeriabefore proceeding to organize another headcount? Results of census conducted in 1962, 1963, 1973, 1991 and 2006 were all marred by anomalies and controversies allegedly engendered bymanipulation and falsification of figures. ...

The West must return africa’s stolen assets, as well as its artefacts

By Muhammadu Buhari Nigerians were delighted by the news this summer that 72 artefacts, known as the Benin Bronzes, held by the Horniman Museum in London were returning home, 125 years after being plundered by British troops. The clamour for repatriation of looted treasures is becoming irresistible. There was once a similar clamour for the ...

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