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It is now about two weeks since officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested scores of people suspected of illegal mining around the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas
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The United Nations has recently announced that it selected Nigeria, alongside Guinea, Indonesia, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as one of the first countries to receive country-level support under its new initiative on
The Mass Killings In Benue State
It is so difficult to understand why Nigerian authorities are unconcerned about the mass killings of the people of Benue State by terrorists and militia groups in almost a weekly basis. Children, women and even pregnant moms are slaughtered every now and
NEDC: Merits And Demerits Of Development Strategies
The provision of infrastructure can lead to beneficial economic outcomes, while its concrete development impact depends significantly on how infrastructural investment strategies are defined and implemented. Take the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), for instance. Like its counterpart in the Niger Delta (NDDC),
Nigeria’s Bleeding Economy And Quest For Sound CBN Governor
At no time in history has the global social and economic dynamics been so challenged like now. It is coming at a time of Nigeria’s transition from one government to another. The good thing is that the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is
CBN, Naira Redesign And Inflation Blues
Economy is the life blood of a people. The state of the economy determine the level of happiness or sadness of majority of citizens, and can also influence the degree of social stability or disruption in the society. Citizens are happy when
Achraf Hakimi: Between Soccer Star’s Wife And His Mother
Just as some commentators have exclaimed, Achraf Hakimi, the celebrated 24-year-old Morrocan international soccer star playing for Paris Saint Germain FC of France, may become the first man to successfully defeat a woman in a marriage litigation in a court of law,
Wanted: A Body That Will Think For The Next Akwa Ibom Governor – Etim Etim
This is my third agenda-setting piece in as many weeks specifically directed to the next governor of Akwa Ibom State. In the first instalment, I asked the new governor to sell off or put the government’s private jet exclusively used by the
Incorporating Human-centered Solutions for Workplace Transformation
Emmanuel Asika, Country Head, HP Nigeria, spells out the significance of focusing less on products and more on people A usual work week for some could read: Traditional Monday meetings, outfield customer oversite on Tuesday, convene strategic think-tank session with colleagues working
Total Chair (Otu Ita Toyo) At 70
One of the most brilliant and profoundly thoughtful Akwa Ibom statesmen, Arc. Otu Ita Toyo, is just hours away from climbing the 7th floor on life’s journey, and his family and friends are rolling out the drums to celebrate him in a
Cash-and-Carry Contest for Leadership of 10th National Assembly
Unfolding developments around the contest for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is quite worrisome. Apart from the clear disregard for national unity and outright disrespect for Nigerians, especially the persons of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sen. Kashim Shettima, being
Corruption And Killings In Nigeria: A Message From The Pope
I like to listen to world leaders. Their speeches help us to understand their minds, thoughts and policies better. This morning, I listened to Pope Francis give his Easter message. He is one of the most influential global leaders, and so, I
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