NDW advises FG against decentralisation of pipeline surveillance job
By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT Niger Delta Watchdog, NDW, has advised the Federal Government against any plan to decentralise the pipeline surveillance job in the Niger Delta, adding that such action would have far reaching effect on the economy of the nation. NDW said the region needs a coordinated and stable security framework to safeguard […]
A turning point for correctional reforms in Nigeria
By BABATUNDE OGUNDARE The story of reform is often written not in comfort, but in the courage to question, to investigate, and to rebuild. The recent stakeholders’ engagement on the final report of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, and other inhumane practices within the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, stands as one […]
On America/Israel versus Iran war windfall
By NICK DAZANG Conflict is inevitable. It defines the affairs of humanity. Sometimes such conflicts are resolved through diplomacy. At other times when diplomacy fails, war takes over. This explains why the Prussian General, and author of ON WAR, Carl von Clausewitz, had said that: “War is continuation of policy(diplomacy)with other means.” But Tsun Tzu, the Chinese […]
TB2 hails Afrobeats success, advocates stronger artist earnings
Fast-rising Afrobeats act Adetola Akinjoko, popularly known as TB2, is celebrating the global rise of Afrobeats while calling for fairer financial rewards for Nigerian artists, as he unveils fresh projections for his career with the release of his latest single Lifestyle and a forthcoming EP in 2026. The Ondo State-born singer, who has been steadily […]
CBN, financial system and regulatory balance
By ARIZE NWOBU The financial system is one of the major ‘engines’ which drives the economy towards achieving its growth potential. It is broadly segmented into the capital market and money market which consists of financial institutions, financial markets and products, operators and regulatory agencies. The capital market segment of the financial system mobilises long-term funds […]
Birthday: Senator Plang celebrates President Tinubu as ‘rare gift to humanity’
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as an enigmatic leader, a trusted democrat, and a rare gift to humanity. In a statement, Senator Plang praised President Tinubu’s lifelong dedication to […]
