Policy experiences show that strong fiscal governance is an important factor for fiscal performance. In this piece, VICTOR OKEKE makes a case for the amendment of the current fiscal law to help contain the deficit bias of fiscal policy making in Nigeria.

By Boluwaji Obahopo The ripples caused by allegations brought against some members of NBM of Africa have led to the shutting down of the organization’s activities in its North American and Southern African chapters. A few weeks ago, there were embarrassing fraud-related allegations against some suspended members of the organization in USA and South Africa. […]

By Ephraim Oseji Rev (Dr) James Boyo Owoyemi is the President and General Overseer of the United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) Worldwide. In this interview, he speaks on his one year in office, his experiences, and challenges and his advice for the youths. He also advised the government on how to make life better […]

By Eric Teniola This is the continuation of last week’s piece on Awo’s legacies and his disciples scattered all over the world FOR those who lived in that era, it was a romantic experience never to be forgotten. Apart from free education at that time, there was the emergence of co-operative societies and farm settlements. […]

Emerging Nigerian artist and Daddie Dynasty Records front liner, Tayo Kruz, has released a brand-new Afro Pop record, titled ‘Why’.  The young singer and songwriter maintains a high and vibrant energy as heard on his last single, “Soro”, which was released under the label’s imprint in April 2021.  ‘Why’ introduces listeners to lover-boy Tayo Kruz, as […]

By Moses Nosike In line with its commitment to a mutually beneficial business partnership, Funds & Electronic Transfer Solution (fets) has appreciated its agents with a visit to encourage and get direct feedback from them. Speaking during the visit, the Regional Marketing Team Lead, fets, Ayotunde Ibitoye, who led the team on the visit, extoled […]

By Moses Nosike Government dignitaries, heads of agencies, and captains of industries were in attendance at the sixth edition of the youth enterprise empowerment scheme, Kickstart Initiative Awards Ceremony which heldin Lagos recently. The corporate social investment scheme initiated by the International Breweries Foundation, the CSR arm of International Breweries Plc, a proud part of […]

By Jimoh Ogirima Salawu (PhD) The National Assembly generated no small controversy with its recent passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, which among other things ruled that direct primaries shall be the legal and solitary method by which political parties must now choose their flagbearers in every election. For the uninitiated, in a […]

By Moses Nosike The need for diversification and collaboration in the wake of the global pandemic, as a vehicle towards achieving a robust economy, cannot be overemphasized. This was the reverberating sentiment opined by guests at the just concluded German-Nigerian Business Forum which held physically at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The Forum, which is […]

By Juliet Umeh Although the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector in 2001 unleashed huge growth in Nigeria’s Gross domestic product, GDP, it has however not fulfilled its target in the country’s journey to financial inclusion of people living in un-served and under-served areas of the country. This, according to different industry stakeholders is down to […]