Why akara and kulikuli trap always succeed
By Dele Sobowale It is another election year; and suddenly, “free” money is being given at every convenient gathering. Givers, usually politically exposed individuals, call it empowerment; their paid megaphones in the media hail the altruism and, naturally expect widespread gratitude. Those of us, who have experienced this sort of grand deception before, know the truth […]
Duty free import: Lagos State deserves a licence
By Dele Sobowale “It is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.” – Jeremy Bentham, 1748-1832. Let me declare upfront that I am in total support of the two fundamental policies of Tinubu’s administration. Fuel subsidy had to go; and exchange rate needs to be harmonised. My disagreement was […]
No food, no fuel, no power, no forex, no hope
By Dele Sobowale “An army marches on its stomach.” — Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821; Vanguard Book of Quotations, p. 14, available online Right now several millions of Nigerians’ stomachs are empty; and movement has virtually stopped. Unfortunately, it is not only the scarcity of food and high prices which are slowing us down, scarcity of all the things […]
Dangote Refinery: The wicked have done their worst
By Dele Sobowale “Corruption remains one of the most significant obstacles to the progress and prosperity of our nations. It undermines the very fabric of our societies, erodes public trust, and impedes equitable distribution of resources” — President Bola Tinubu in an address to ECOWAS leaders A senior cousin of mine died recently, aged 96. During […]
Nigeria’s food crisis gets worse, FG confused
By Dele Sobowale “Drought: Kogi Govt; farmers seek divine intervention.” “Despite harvest, food prices remain high in Taraba.” “Food crisis may worsen as flood hits 10 states.” “SEMA seeks govt help as drought dry up crops in four states.” “Why grains importation won’t happen soon, by stakeholders.” Like a sudden heavy downpour and thunderstorm, destroying […]
How to improve sales and profits in a depressed economy –3
“Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, Nigerian Employment Consultative Association of Nigeria, NECA, and other business groups in Nigeria would be best advised to get their members to individually and collectively address the issue of permanent shrinkage of markets and inevitable loss of jobs.”
