FG’s Plan For Excise Tax on Calls and A Ruffled Telecom Industry
Ben Akabueze, director-general of the Budget Office of the Federation, stated recently at a World Bank event in Abuja, where the need for the government to raise additional revenues was discussed, that […]
The Penalty For Fraud: Francis Atuche And Bank PHB
Fraud in the banking sector isn’t a new phenomenon neither is it peculiar to any nation. It affects all nations in all the continents of the world. Nigeria’s banking sector has faced […]
Is the International Criminal Court Anti-Africa?
The International Criminal Court was founded in 2002, to investigate and, where necessary, prosecute individuals or bodies accused of crimes like genocide, war crimes, hate crimes, and others usually tagged “crime against […]
The NLC Paradox: Making Genuine Efforts To Reduce Cost of Governance In Nigeria
The high cost of governance in Nigeria has become a very disturbing phenomenon and has been widely acknowledged by many as one of the country’s most niggling problems. Regrettably, for one inconsequential […]
Brand Value: Ronaldo’s Tacit De-marketing of Coca-Cola
The gesture made by popular Portuguese soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo, during a press conference heralding the match between Portugal and Hungary at the ongoing EURO 2020, has continued to generate debate among […]
‘A JOURNEY IN LEADERSHIP’ – TIJJANI BORODO
‘A JOURNEY IN LEADERSHIP’ by Tijjani Borodo, an accomplished lawyer, banker and corporate governance expert, is indeed a masterpiece. Published in 2019 by May University Press Limited, Lagos, with ISBN: 978-978-51255-4-2, the […]
The Attraction for Bad News: Growing Trend in the Nigerian Media
There are ongoing accusations by many stakeholders and policymakers that the Nigerian media allows its obsession with bad news and screaming headlines to obstruct the principal mandate of setting the right agenda […]
Exciting Results from Nigeria’s Cashless Economy
A recent report from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) reveal that Nigerians transacted over N20 trillion instant payment transactions in May 2021. Transactions in May 2021 were 0.15% higher than in […]
Insecurity: Why Tinted Glass Is Now a Big Issue
Last week, Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, announced the immediate suspension of tinted glass permits and the issue of SPY number plates in the country. According to him, some criminals have […]
G7 and the Siege on China: Any Hope for Africa?
The G7 is the informal grouping of industrialised democracies that meets once a year to discuss global economic challenges, international security, human rights, energy policies and other key global issues. Of recent, […]
Beyond Iberiberism: Nigeria Trudges On
Which one is Iberiberism again o? What kind of English shall we not hear in this country? Well, the word is not regular English language, neither is it my creation. The copyright […]
Insurgency and Banditry in Nigeria Can Be Defeated in 6 Months
Presently, Nigeria is confronted with a plethora of security challenges ranging from the ubiquitous farmer-herder conflict to banditry, kidnappings, abductions, and revived secessionist movements. The list seems endless. For a long time […]
My Interview with President Muhammadu Buhari
I have been privileged to interview quite a number of world leaders in the course of my journalism career. These include President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Ketumile Masire of Botswana, President Umaru Musa […]
A Nation in the Orbit of Re-Invention: The Harvard School Report and the Failed State Stamp
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Harvard Kennedy School in the United States have released a damning report that Nigeria as a nation is at a point of no […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Vs Wamakko: An Encounter of Loose Cannons
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko, on 5 June 2021 challenged Southeast leaders on the spate of attacks going on in the region. In a statement, he challenged leaders of the […]
Waiting for the Invention of the Nigerian Digital Currency
Recently, it was widely reported that Nigeria may launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the end of 2021, according to a Central Bank official. Speaking at an online news […]
Trucks on Highways: A Race against Death
Every year, over 39,000 Nigerians die from road crashes, according to the Global Status Report on Road Safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates road traffic fatalities in Nigeria at 39,802, while […]
The Abacha Constitution: Can It Resolve the Lingering Issue of Restructuring?
In recent times, the front burner issues in Nigeria have revolved around political restructuring. The clamour for restructuring of the federal structure dates back to the independence era. Since the amalgamation of Nigeria […]
Continuity Bill: Can This Law be Enforced?
As the Continuity Bill that seeks to criminalise the abandonment of projects by governments passes its second reading at the National Assembly, there is a growing concern on how the law will be enforced. Presently, […]
Joining the Big Tech League: Phones are now made in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari got the first made-in-Nigeria phone, the ITF mobile, last Wednesday, June 10, 2021. While delivering the phones to the President, just before the Federal Executive Meeting, the Minister of […]