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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
 Niger Delta Is A Privatized And Sacrificed Zone

 Niger Delta Is A Privatised And Sacrificed Zone

The Niger Delta is a privatised zone for the simple reason that the international oil companies have since appropriated it as a wasteland suited only for dumping toxic wastes, oil spills, gas flares, and produced water.  The privatisation of the region began
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
Just Before The Protests

Just Before The Protests

Do you think Nigerians should protest now? Judging from what we know in 2024, should Nigerians have protested against Jonathan’s government in 2012, knowing that those who championed protests in the past are today’s embattled leaders? Was there anything we know now
July 30, 2024
VIPER The Moon Rover For Sale

VIPER The Moon Rover For Sale

This is the 107th article since the start of this column exactly 3 years ago. To celebrate, here’s a little joke for those with a sense of humour: A week ago, NASA shocked the scientific community by announcing for sale the Moon
July 28, 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
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