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Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2

Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2

By Dele Sobowale Some called it lunacy; others were more polite in their condemnation of the idea of government reversing itself. Few did the rational thing when confronted with a proposal on a vital public interest. Most of Atiku’s traducers were political opponents; who were afraid that the idea might just be popular and could […]
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A legacy of incompetence  and corruption

A legacy of incompetence and corruption

TWO weeks from now, President Goodluck Jonathan’s six years in office would be over. But even before his departure, the judgment of history on his administration already seems clear. This is evident even in the long queues of vehicles at fuel stations across the country, testimony to the level of corruption and incompetence that has marked governance in the last six years.

We have launched innovative marketing programmes  — Loretta Alao, VP, FRYDA

We have launched innovative marketing programmes — Loretta Alao, VP, FRYDA

It is very difficult to catch a break because there are too many ideas around. No one is willing to lose anything important and have to reinvest time and again. We have handled projects and consulted for some reputable Oil and Gas firms and other organizations. We also run strategic design, development and employment, stakeholders’ engagement, consultancy and project management. We have also represented some telecommunications companies in Nigeria.

Does our President- elect intend to keep his word?

Does our President- elect intend to keep his word?

DURING the presidential election campaign, General Buhari observed in his “Manifesto and Vision for Nigeria” that: “The general trust level of politics, politicians and political leaders is at an all-time low. One may ask why? And we can as well understand why after years of broken promises.”

The oppressive folly of fuel subsidy

The oppressive folly of fuel subsidy

The data released on fuel subsidy outlays from responsible Agencies of government have, overtime, regrettably remained divergent, such that, it has become a challenge to obtain definitive estimates. Nevertheless, the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently explained that the inconsistent figures often quoted were unavoidable because subsidy payments is a continuous, rolling process, therefore, relevant government agencies could only provide specific data relating to approved claims that have passed through each department at any point in time.