Opinion
Nigeria’s Apparent Jinx of Darkness: An Optimistic View By Tolu Ogunlesi
Nigeria’s Apparent Jinx of Darkness: An Optimistic View By Tolu Ogunlesi Nigeria’s power sector happens to be one of the knottiest sectors of the economy, daily driving consumers and administrators to despair. Electricity in the 21st century is something that has come to be taken for granted in many parts of the world, and yet
Femi Falana, Covid-19 fund and the art of misrepresentation By Temitope Ajayi
Femi Falana, Covid-19 fund and the art of misrepresentation By Temitope Ajayi There is a viral video where human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, made allusion to the sum of N135billion given to the 36 states in December 2023 at a memorial event in honour of Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti. It is important to state here
Tinubu and the quest to secure Nigeria’s natural resources By Temitope Ajayi
Tinubu and the quest to secure Nigeria’s natural resources By Temitope Ajayi For many decades, Nigeria’s move towards rapid development and economic growth was impaired by poor revenue despite the country’s abundant natural resources. The country’s unsavoury economic situation was also compounded by the almost crippling foreign exchange crisis of the last eight years, accentuated
The significance of Tinubu’s first week of 2024 By Tunde Rahman
The significance of Tinubu’s first week of 2024 By Tunde Rahman There couldn’t have been a better predictor of what to expect from President Bola Tinubu in 2024 than the way and manner he began the New Year. For the President, 2024 started on a business like, work-filled note. While many were still savouring the
SUPA: the new frontier for shared prosperity By Temitope Ajayi
SUPA: the new frontier for shared prosperity By Temitope Ajayi With the increasing demand for blue-collar workers in Europe,, North America and Asia, the Federal Government, through the Industrial Training Fund, is now working to up the skills of artisans in Nigeria which, in turn, would boost the nation’s economy through skilled manpower and labour
As Tinubu moves to rev up economic recovery with consumer credit By Temitope Ajayi
As Tinubu moves to rev up economic recovery with consumer credit By Temitope Ajayi As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate
FG’s 50% transport rebate: a festive season blessing for travelers By Babajide Fadoju
FG’s 50% transport rebate: a festive season blessing for travelers By Babajide Fadoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent announcement regarding free train rides and a 50% discount on interstate bus fares during the festive period has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria. While some voices, notably the Nigerian Labour Congress, expressed skepticism, numerous travelers, including myself,
Yuletide: Excitement, Commendations Trail Tinubu’s Transport Subsidy*
*Yuletide: Excitement, Commendations Trail Tinubu’s Transport Subsidy* _By Segun Tomori_ Nigerians from all walks of life are thrilled by the Presidential intervention mitigating the high cost of transport this festive season. Cross-country travelling to see loved ones at the end of the year has been the norm for Nigerians, for decades, irrespective of religious inclinations.
Chief Adebayo Adelabu’s return to APC ; A tale of unwavering Political Integrity.
Chief Adebayo Adelabu’s return to APC ; A tale of unwavering Political Integrity. It is widely accepted that political integrity is often considered a myth. In the world of politics, altruism is overshadowed by opportunism and self-interest. However, there are exceptional individuals who defy this norm, and Chief Adelabu stands out as a shining example
COP28: Nigeria’s positive takeaways By Tunde Rahman
The United Nations’ Climate Change Summit, otherwise called COP28, currently going on in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, opened with the historic launch of the Loss and Damage Fund on Thursday, December 3. The operationalization of the fund on the first day of the summit demonstrated the commitment of the world leaders to the resolution reached