Slaughtering NYSC: A Threat to Nigerian Unity

   The House of Representatives is presently considering the discontinuation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alteration Bill, 2020, which is seeking to repeal the NYSC Act, is billed for a second reading. The sponsor, Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, in the explanatory memorandum of his proposal, listed…

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Traditional Worshippers in Lagos: The Catch-Up Policy

Unrelenting in its effort to make Lagos State the foremost tourism and leisure hub in Nigeria, the state government recently stated that it was considering a public holiday for citizens and residents who are traditional worshippers. The Commissioner for Tourism, Art and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf during a press briefing marking the second-year anniversary of…

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Nigeria’s Food Security and the Challenges of Post-Harvest Losses

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state is unveiling its five-year agricultural master plan to boost food production in the state. He disclosed this at a recent event with the theme, “Implementation of Exploratory Dialogue of the United Nations Food Systems Summit in South-West Geopolitical Zone.” According to the governor, “You will…

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English Football and the Sustained Prestige: Any Lesson For Nigeria?

Football is one of the most loved and most popular sports in the world with an estimated fan following of 3.5 billion people. It is a passionate game cherished by many and a unifier across diverse lines. While the expectations can be high across the board for many nations domestically and internationally, there are some…

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