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House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola

House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola

This week, we continue  the series on why the House of Chiefs should be considered by the National Assembly.  He was labour officer, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos, 1962–1963; lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963–1965; assistant professor of political science, California, 1969–1971; associate professor of African Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1972–1974; dean […]
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Decoding GCMS notes, a roadmap for Visa Applicants

Decoding GCMS notes, a roadmap for Visa Applicants

By Vera Anyagafu For applicants whose visa applications have been refused, understanding the reasons behind the decision can be a crucial step in navigating the complex world of immigration.  One valuable resource that can provide insight into the application process is the Global Case Management System (GCMS) notes. In the context of Canadian immigration, the GCMS notes […]

Another year rolls by for the President and the country, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Another year rolls by for the President and the country, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Thedance between General Obasanjo and Admiral Adelanwa which took place recently had its generous share of the social media space with many wondering if it was not one of those TikTok gimmicks. I can confirm that it was not AI generated. It actually took place at the 90th birthday celebration of Admiral Michael Adelanwa, a former Chief […]

NYSC Extension: Not so fast, Hon. Minister, by Francis Ewherido

NYSC Extension: Not so fast, Hon. Minister, by Francis Ewherido

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has proposed extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service year from one year to two years. This proposed extension has enormous implications in terms of additional funding by the federal government, impact on the corps members and their families, etc. Consequently, the proposal needs to be vigorously scrutinized. Before […]

Trillion-dollar economy impossible without education, by Adekunle Adekoya

Trillion-dollar economy impossible without education, by Adekunle Adekoya

TODAY, my radar is on the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, who, last February, said that the Senate would produce legislation from the tax reform bills aimed at making Nigeria’s economy a trillion-dollar base. Senator Musa, among other things, also said: “And when you look at advanced economies, Mr. President has […]