Is N6trn “ghost budget” still defensible?
It is regrettable, that the absence of a more salutary impact from partial implementation of earlier budgets, has seriously eroded public expectation to make Nigerians, nonchalant about this annual constitutional requirement. Unfortunately, the unfolding drama surrounding the 2016 version of this critical annual event, may not also inspire public confidence that this year’s plan will positively touch our lives.
Use of electronic payment adds $296bn to GDP – Report
A recent study has shown that increased use of electronic payment products, including credit, debit and prepaid cards, added $296 billion to GDP, while raising household consumption of goods and services by an average of 0.18 percent per year.
Siasia sulks as Balogun joins Omeruo on injury list
Samson Siasia is laden with the task of achieving the near impossible with a team without spine, when he was promoted to caretaker coach of the SuperEagles for the fixtures against Egypt in the qualifier. And with the March 25 and 29 dates for the crucial ties nearing, nothing could be more disturbing as the news of injuries to key names on a waning list.
Anambra govt to sanction hospitals charging money for immunization
ANAMBRA State government has threatened to sanction health care institutions found to be charging money for immunization.
Edo 2016: APC and danger of political godfatherism
NIGERIA’S long years of military rule brought about militarised leadership in the country. It was an era better imagined than experienced. With the return of democratic governance in 1999, it was obvious that the country has returned to the path of freedom, equity, fairness, rule of law, period elections and constitutionalism.
Settling the Saraki matter
I AM a diehard opponent of bringing past military leaders back to preside over our democratic dispensation. Apart from the fact that they would always bring back the better forgotten memories of the 1966 coups, the Nigerian civil war and their evil aftermaths that leave a bitter taste in my mouth, they are singularly incompetent to correctly and successfully operate our democracy.
