DMO to States: Borrow responsibly, in line with law
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Debt Management Office (DMO) has urged state governments to strictly comply with the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act and other relevant laws in their borrowing activities. Director-General of the DMO, Ms. Patience Oniha, gave the charge at a workshop on borrowing guidelines for officials of state governments, held in […]
Coups in West Africa and sustainability of democracy
The recent failed coup attempt in Republic of Benin, allegedly led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, has once again drawn attention to a disturbing trend in West Africa: the resurgence of military interventions in governance. Coming just days after soldiers reportedly seized power in Guinea-Bissau while a presidential election was underway, the incident underscores the fragility of […]
Abubakar Malami: What manner of a suspect?
By WALE OLAYINKA Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka in one of his works, The Man Died, described a comical scene as “ dramaturgical fantasia”! This phrase aptly captures the public posturing of the former Attorney – General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to his investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Malami’s reactions, disclosures […]
Time and Tide, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“There is only one thing more precious than time, and that is who we spend it on”— Leo Christopher. I sat through a discussion involving a few villagers from parts of eastern Kaduna State and western Katsina State in my home town, Zaria, last week. A respected elder has been ill, and he is the type […]
NOHIL administrator Onotsojah-Ogedengbe bows out, calls for better workers’ welfare
By Chioma Obinna The Director of Administration and Secretary of the Board of the National Orthopaedic Management Board, Mrs. Roseline Onotsojah-Ogedengbe, on Monday formally disengaged from public service after decades of service at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, urging government to prioritise workers’ welfare as the foundation of efficient public service delivery. Speaking during […]
Nigeria, US partner on health security, primary care
The Federal government of Nigeria and the United States government have signed a technical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral health cooperation, strengthen health security, and build a more resilient and self-reliant health system for Nigerians.
