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The move by the House of Representatives to amend the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) Act Cap N128, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1992, has been generating heated reactions from stakeholders in the media industry. The attempt is part of government efforts to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation in the public domain….
The statement made by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawal that, the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC) will face serious challenges after 2023 is worrisome, especially to proponents of political mentorship. He said the APC may face challenges after the exit of President Buhari from office, except timely interventions are taken by the…
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, there is a Bill in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly seeking to compel governments at all levels to adopt planned development…
This is not the best times in the relations between government, especially at the state level, and their workers. Very few states can presently claim any yummy or cosy relationship between the labour leaders and government. Most states are not even touching the new minimum wage with a long pole. They cannot try it when…
As the search for a permanent solution to Nigeria’s security crises continues, the Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Chief Audu Ogbe, has advised the Federal Government to stop herders and other illegal immigrants from West African countries from entering Nigeria as advocated by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Chief Audu Ogbe advised that Nigeria should seek…
The Middle East has probably suffered more rivalry and conflict than any other part of the world. The 1948 Arab-Israeli war was the first outbreak of hostilities triggered by the declaration of independence for the state of Israel on 14 May 1948. From that year till date there has been no steady atmosphere of peace…
The challenge of a continuous increase in recurrent expenditure amidst dwindling revenue has always been a recurring one in the last three or four decades. Now, the Federal Government has announced the strong desire to seek concrete ways to cut the huge cost of governance. This is following the statement from the ministry of finance that…
In virtually every functional state in the world, their soldiers and other security personnel are always adored. Regrettably, one cannot say the same about Nigeria. The persistent attacks on military and police officers, as well as their formations, have become a worrisome trend. The attacks are now dominant in the Southeast and the Middlebelt regions….
The International Monetary Fund plays a significant role in moulding economic policies of the world, including Nigeria. Accordingly, the IMF (Nigeria) Staff Country Reports gives kudos to the government in areas they reason are commendable, while offering options to areas they believe can have damaging effects on the economy. Recently, the agency released a report…
The lack of financial autonomy for the legislative and judicial arms of government has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria. To effectively achieve the purpose of separation of powers as well as checks and balances in the polity, financial autonomy for every arm of government is key. The speakers of state assemblies, at the end…
