37 Dead: The Cost of Lithium
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
Optimism, Fears Trail FG’s Insistence On LG Autonomy
When the British colonial government introduced the Local Government Ordinance in 1914, the aim was to create a tier of government that would reach to the grassroots. Until independence and beyond, the idea of local government (LG) subsisted, with at least five
Dangote And The Fairy Tale Of Fuel Refining: Will The Odds Permit?
News of an unexplained fire incident at a portion of the Dangote Refinery on 26th June was a sad commentary to an already stressed company. Yet, it only supported fears that the odds will always be against the success of the refinery.
CBN: Strengthening Banks And The Financial System
The banks’ recapitalisation policy scheduled for March 2026, by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is a proactive and commendable policy that aims at enhancing the solidity of banks in driving the economy for greater impact in a globalized world with fast
Kenya Riots: Nigerians Are Watching
This week has been particularly raw in Africa. The continent continues to face severe economic challenges, spending more on debt servicing than on health and education. But nothing evoked more emotion than the horror of policemen shooting at rioters on the streets
Overcoming Nigeria’s Legacy Of Woes
Nigeria’s legacy of woes transects a broad historical and political sphere. Since her independence in 1960, various governments have represented the good, the bad and the ugly attributes of leadership. Ask Nigerians and they will readily recall that Nigeria’s legacy of woes
Chivido And The South-East Economy
The trending video of superstar Davido and his traditional marriage (Igba Nkwu), to his wife, Chef Chioma, in Lagos, a location outside Igboland, reminds of how the fear of insecurity, banditry and kidnapping has negatively impacted the South-East economy.
Nigeria’s Not Too Big To Fail
Deciphering Nigeria can be depressing. Interrogating her history and present political trajectory can also be disconcerting.
Like China & Japan: NASENI Is Pathway To Nigeria’s Industrial Economy
Nigeria cannot have real development without sustainable industrial growth and manufacturing capacity which is the solution to poverty, unemployment and insecurity
MAN ENOUGH: Fatherhood As A Sacred Responsibility Every Man Is Armed For
Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of our fathers (and husbands), but also to highlight some of the elements of
Mr. Budget Bows Out
President Muhammadu Buhari was less than a year in office when he realized that his officials would not be able to produce the budget for FY 2017 on time. His Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, was frantically seeking
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