Chinese invasion of Nigerian retail market
Nigeria must resolve the growing tension between Chinese retailers and indigenous traders without sacrificing consumers’ right of access to affordable goods. The bullish expansion of Chinese retail giant Sinomart International into Lagos, Ota, Ibadan and Enugu, with eyes on other Nigerian cities, has sharpened a dispute that erupted with protests at Lagos International Trade Fair […]
Better uses for Ecological Fund
FLOOD, erosion, desert encroachment are among the commonest environmental disasters that Nigeria faces. The Ecological Fund was created in 1981 to be used to intervene in these areas.
Languages To Divide Us
Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand. – A verse from the national anthem used 1960-1978.
Minimum Wage Wrangle
IT is obvious that our governments think governance is theatrics. The ceaseless disputations over payment of the minimum wage show a set of people who think more of their offices, their comfort than what would benefit others.
People, Press, Power
THE power of the press (media) is over-stated as the demise of the 168-year-old News of the World, one of the world’s most famous newspapers, has proven. The paper closed because it was obvious that the scandal would result in business losses.
Nigerians Can Count Promises
WE can count. One of the things we number well is promises. This may have something to do with the expectations politicians who made them would soon forget. President Goodluck Jonathan may have a different intention in saying he did not have a number of items in the agenda of his administration.
