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Schools Severely Lacking in Critical School Safety Devices Provisions

Schools Severely Lacking in Critical School Safety Devices Provisions

As school fire and other related safety concerns reaches record highs in schools across Nigeria, new research has revealed a dire shortage of essential safety devices and infrastructure across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, significantly hindering the administrative effectiveness of these schools. For instance, according to data from the Nigerian Fire Service, in the 12-month period ...

Foreign engagements boost Nigeria’s maritime growth under Oyetola’s leadership

Africa’s role in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets: Potential and risks

Africa in the post-idea world

Thoughts on the opposition

Zacch Adedeji defining new goals for FIRS in 2025

Cash for legislative approval

Cash for legislative approval

By Dakuku Peterside Democracy thrives on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. The legislature, as the guardian of democratic governance, plays a crucial role in lawmaking, budget approval, and oversight. These functions ensure that government policies align with the public interest, resources are allocated equitably, and the executive remains accountable. However, legislative corruption, particularly ...

The problems with Nigeria

The problems with Nigeria

By Bolanle Bolawole When I asked the rhetorical question: “Are Yoruba the ‘problem’ with Nigeria?”, more responders answered “No” than “Yes”. Many said Nigeria, indeed, was - and still is - the problem with the Yoruba - a cog in the wheel of its progress! I think it is necessary to locate (who are) the ...

AI, Nigeria and Trump 2.0

AI, Nigeria and Trump 2.0

By Dakuku Peterside The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in a new era that rivals the Industrial Revolution in its transformative potential. At the forefront of this seismic shift are nations like the United States and China, harnessing the boundless possibilities of ...

Now, if Ifa collects bribe

Now, if Ifa collects bribe

By Bolanle Bolawole We have been told that as we approach the end-time, there is nothing we shall not see or hear! All things become possible. Yinka Aiyefele told us in one of his songs that Ifa now shouts Alleluia (Ifa n ke alleluya). Now, in the ensuing melee over the appointment of a new ...

Lessons of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Lessons of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

By Dakuku Peterside The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries of territorial, political, and religious disagreements, making it a profoundly ingrained issue. The history of the conflict can be traced back to ancient disputes over the land, but it has taken on ...

Tinubu’s quest to overcome the power sector gridlock

Tinubu’s quest to overcome the power sector gridlock

By Temitope Ajayi Angered by the appalling situation of Nigeria’s electricity supply sector over several decades of doing the wrong things by successive governments with no remedy in sight, even after hundreds of billions of public funds had been expended, President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018 chose a different path that had worked in other jurisdictions. ...

History and the transient nature of power

History and the transient nature of power

By Rotimi Makinde Throughout history, empires have risen and fallen, leaders have come and gone, and power has shifted from one individual or group to another. This trend continues to the present day. When individuals or groups gain power, it's easy to become complacent and believe that their position is secure. However, this mindset can ...

How Abiodun is turning the Ogun economy around

How Abiodun is turning the Ogun economy around

By Kayode Akinmade Since assuming office as the fifth democratically elected Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, a billionaire business mogul with decades of boardroom experience, has not ceased marketing Ogun State as Nigeria’s investment destination of choice. As a visionary leader, one who, according to Forbes magazine, “sets a long-term vision, creates a ...

Telecom and the hike economy

Telecom and the hike economy

By Dakuku Peterside The stark reality of unavoidable price hikes has woven itself into the fabric of the average Nigeria’s daily existence, a grim hallmark of an unyielding cost-of-living crisis.What began with increases in petrol, gas, transportation, interest rates, food, and power has now extended to telecommunications services. This unrelenting rise in costs has prompted ...

Significance of President Tinubu’s Enugu visit

Significance of President Tinubu’s Enugu visit

By Tunde Rahman President Bola Tinubu’s one-day visit to the Southeast, his first of 2025, was not just a routine event. It was laden with symbolisms, from the enthusiastic reception to the subsequent positive comments. The import of this visit, with its many remarkable aspects, was not lost on anyone. While many have spoken favourably ...

Ogun: Measured steps towards 2027

Ogun: Measured steps towards 2027

By Kunle Somorin Although the current reality is pushing up the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Yayi, as the candidate to beat in the scheme to replace incumbent Dapo Abiodun as the governor of Ogun State, the ensuing reality points to a grand scheme to give the Chairman, ...

Tax reform bill: Demystifying NLC Chairman, Joe Ajaero’s call for withdrawal

Tax reform bill: Demystifying NLC Chairman, Joe Ajaero’s call for withdrawal

By Arabinrin Aderonke It’s a new year, a year that will possibly see the passage and implementation of the People’s Bill, also known as the Tax Reform Bills. For Nigerian workers, the conversation surrounding this legislation is not just a political or economic issue but a matter of personal and collective empowerment. Following the recent ...

Equipping prisoners with vocational skills to combat post-release unemployment in Nigeria

Equipping prisoners with vocational skills to combat post-release unemployment in Nigeria

By Aboyowa Akaruese The issue of post-release unemployment among former prisoners remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, contributing to high recidivism rates and hindering reintegration into society. Many ex-convicts face societal stigma and a lack of economic opportunities, which often drives them back into crime. To break this cycle, it is imperative to equip inmates ...

2024 Recap: How Zacch Adedeji broke record of tax administration in Nigeria

2024 Recap: How Zacch Adedeji broke record of tax administration in Nigeria

By Arabinrin Aderonke Change is never easy, but it is often necessary. In 2024, Nigeria witnessed a series of reforms that underscored the power of determined and purposeful leadership. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has redefined the tax sector in Nigeria. His efforts were not merely about adjusting policies; they ...

Protecting telecommunications infrastructure: A national imperative for Nigeria’s digital future

Protecting telecommunications infrastructure: A national imperative for Nigeria’s digital future

By Femi Adeniran Imagine waking up one morning to find no internet, no mobile network, and no access to emergency services—all because a single fibre cable was carelessly severed during routine construction. This is not just a hypothetical scenario; it’s a reality that plays out daily across Nigeria, threatening the backbone of our digital economy ...

Ahead of midterm, emerging signs favourable for the Tinubu Administration

Ahead of midterm, emerging signs favourable for the Tinubu Administration

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 ...

Breaking the power of multitudes: A historical approach to aafe and effective food distribution

Breaking the power of multitudes: A historical approach to aafe and effective food distribution

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. ...

Achieving 15% inflation and economic diversification in 2025

Achieving 15% inflation and economic diversification in 2025

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 ...

Tracking the barrels: NNPC Ltd’s PMCC revolutionises hydrocarbon operations and boosts production

Tracking the barrels: NNPC Ltd’s PMCC revolutionises hydrocarbon operations and boosts production

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, ...

IOCs divestment: Navigating regulations, unlocking growth opportunities for indigenous oil companies

IOCs divestment: Navigating regulations, unlocking growth opportunities for indigenous oil companies

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 ...

Counting the gains of Tinubu’s economic renewal

Counting the gains of Tinubu’s economic renewal

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 ...

Dangote’s goodies bag: Fueling joy and fairness across Nigeria

Dangote’s goodies bag: Fueling joy and fairness across Nigeria

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 ...

The need to reinstate the scrapped Capital Transfer Tax in Nigeria

The need to reinstate the scrapped Capital Transfer Tax in Nigeria

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 ...

Tax reform bills: The North must modernise anyhow

Tax reform bills: The North must modernise anyhow

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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