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Gov. Bello Decries Neglect Of Federal Roads, Ajaokuta Steel

Federal roads in the South-South Zone

Despite their huge hydrocarbon deposits and massive contributions to Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings, the six states of the South-South geopolitical zone have the worst network of federal roads in the country. Nothing has been done to fix the situation in the last
August 28, 2026

Governor Mutfwang’s apology to Igbos

On Sunday, July 19, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State formally apologized to the Igbo community in the state for the state’s role in the Nigerian civil (1967-1970). Addressing Igbo leaders from different parts of the state at Government House in Jos,
July 25, 2026
Ruto

Africa Day, President Ruto and the ideals of Pan Africanism

Every May 25, Africans from different walks of life and people of African heritage across the globe celebrate Africa Day. The day represents the collective struggle of African peoples against colonialism, apartheid, racial oppression, economic exploitation, and cultural domination. It is a
May 27, 2026
Midweek Musings: Why Are We Still Importing Food?

Midweek Musings: Why Are We Still Importing Food?

I woke up this morning with a heavy heart. Nigeria is on my mind. The country has become very poor in recent years. total FX proceeds from crude oil exports expected in 2025 is just about $22 billion. Dangote Group expects to
August 7, 2024
Why Are Banks Against Windfall Tax?

Why Are Banks Against Windfall Tax?

On Wednesday, 31 July, two senior bankers, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of UBA Group and Ladi Balogun, Group Chief Executive of FCMB Holdings, walked into President Tinubu’s office to talk to him about the proposed 70 per cent windfall tax being imposed on
August 5, 2024
Wigwe University Set To Transform Tertiary Education

Wigwe University Set To Transform Tertiary Education

It is reassuring that the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and other stakeholders of Wigwe University are working hard to sustain the university and fulfil the vision of its founder, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, who passed away with his son and wife in
August 2, 2024
Rice Palliatives: Does It Really Help The Poor?

Rice Palliatives: Does It Really Help The Poor?

The big news of the week is that the federal government is distributing 24,000 bags of rice to each state of the federation in a desperate move to stave off mass protests nationwide planned to begin next Thursday. On receiving its share,
July 27, 2024
Akwa Ibom Economy And The Booming Construction Industry

Umo Eno’s 18-storey Lagos Building

I am not surprised that Gov. Umo Eno’s plans to invest in property development in Lagos and a hotel in Abuja has generated some controversy among his people. Few trust their governments in Nigeria; so, every action is taken with a high
July 19, 2024
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