Will PDP or APC rescue the economy?
The 2015 election is barely two weeks away and yet, not even close followers of events in the political space can satisfactorily articulate distinctive differences in the ideology of the two major contestants. Instead, Nigerians have been fêted to a reality edition of an otherwise Nollywood dramatization of a “rofo rofo fight” between two wives in a polygamous setting. Ironically, the protagonists expect the favoured husband to make the louder and less civil combatant his favorite!
Vocation and technical education – A key to improving Nigeria’s development
As the Roman Historian, Plutarch (AD 46-120?) had noted “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” Given their corrupt and greedy lifestyles Nigeria’s leaders do not seem to care about integrity or moral values. They are good at predicting the future without creating it. As Peter Drucker has observed “If you want to predict the future, create it.”
Media, politics and nation building
MEDIA, politics and nation building: I am honoured and quite pleased to be asked to give the lecture marking the establishment of Anambra Broadcasting Service. I am quite sure why Uche Nworah and his team targeted me for this role. I wonder if it is because I am an in-law, having been gifted with a very dear wife from Anambra, or because I was, as they say, the first non-Anambra person by birth to become a ‘member’ indeed a ‘founding member’ of the League of Anambra Professionals.
“Only mortgages can bridge housing deficit” – Fashola
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said home ownership through mortgage was the only effective way to bridge housing deficit in the country. Fashola spoke at the inauguration of Chois Estate, a housing estate in Lekki area of the state. The 420-unit estate of bungalows and duplexes was delivered by the state government in partnership with a property development company, First Communities Limited.
Stakeholders commend Chidoka, welcome new aviation order
Aviation stakeholders who many feared will not be prepared to embrace the technological change and passenger- centred policies the new Aviation Minister, Chief Osita Chidoka introduced to the aviation sector since assuming office last year, have surprised everybody. Stakeholders, especially passengers and airline operators have keyed into the Aviation Passenger’s Service Portal for improved information between passengers, agencies and airlines.
Penalties for late filers, ABC of tax returns (2)
As a follow up to last week’s publication, below is a continuation of the article that highlights the requirements for filing returns, due dates and penalties for late filing of returns as it pertains to various tax types. Last week’s edition focused on Company Income Tax (CIT), Education Tax (EDT), National Information and Technology Development Levy (NITDL), Estimated Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Final PPT, Personal Income Tax (PIT).
