Sobowale On Business

Right again on 2026 budget

Right again on 2026 budget

By Dele Sobowale Before commenting, it is vital to provide the reasons for another budgetary disaster – which has become emblematic of the way the Federal Government, under President Tinubu, is progressively ruining the nation’s future. After this failed budget, even the most die-hard apostle of the $1 trillion economy by 2030 must now see […]
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ECONOMISTS TALKING TO FGN IN VAIN

ECONOMISTS TALKING TO FGN IN VAIN

Abandon hope, all those who intend to advise the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, regarding how to get the economy grow at a faster rate than what we have experienced since 2015. This Federal Government is not likely to listen. I weep for Nigeria. How do I know that?

Economic outlook for 2021 not good

Economic outlook for 2021 not good

As we get into the middle of the second month in the year, global economic and financial institutions are busy forecasting what the end result will be for all the nations of the world.

MORE THAN TWO TERMS REQUIRED TO UNDO CURRENT GOVT’S ROT

MORE THAN TWO TERMS REQUIRED TO UNDO CURRENT GOVT’S ROT

“Next President Will Spend Tenure Fixing rot created by Buhari.” Governor Nyesom Wike, February 3, 2021.  By Dele Sobowale   Late Prince Tony Momoh got me involved with Buhari’s campaign for President in 2010 when he was Chairman of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC. A tireless writer, we met at Uncle Sam’s house – where […]

Promises that cannot be kept

Promises that cannot be kept

Since this is the Business/Economy page, very little will be said about security. If after almost six years in office, in addition to one and eight months in 1984-5, Buhari has not learnt that security and good economy are inseparable, then he will never learn. Indeed, there is abundant evidence to prove that we have a leadership class in government which as a whole is incapable of learning anything new. The saying – “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” – fits the All Progressives Congress, APC, government, as if it was written with them in mind. But, Buhari deserves some credit for making a statement which is half true.

No rural women, no food, famine certain

No rural women, no food, famine certain

By Dele Sobowale “He gave it for his opinion that whoever could make two ears of corn or two  blades of grass to grow upon a spot where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind and do more essential service to his country than the whole race of politicians put together.” – Jonathan […]