Regulate scavenging, don’t criminalise it
The viral images of scavengers allegedly dismantling pillars of bridges in Lagos should alarm every responsible citizen. Any person who vandalises public infrastructure must face the law. But the disturbing conduct of some scavengers should not become an excuse for criminalising scavenging itself, an activity that provides livelihoods for thousands while performing an often-overlooked environmental […]
Africa’s futile scramble for China, Japan and Russia
AS the Industrial Revolution swept through Europe, the scramble for Africa started in 1871. But to prevent wars among European powers the Berlin Conference was organised, and held from November 15, 1884 to February 26, 1885. The aftermath led to the partition of Africa and eventually its colonial domination.
Time to revisit electoral reforms
TOWARDS the 2015 general elections, the ascendant All Progressives Congress, APC, had campaigned on the mantra of “Change”. With retired General Muhammadu Buhari who was seen as a no-nonsense reformer and fighter against corruption as its presidential candidate, there were high hopes that entrusting him with leadership would lead to a new beginning for the country.
CBN’s laudable pact with NIPOST
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under the leadership of Governor Godwin Emefiele, has stood out as not just the major backbone, but also a flagship of President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic policy recovery efforts.
Closure of Nigerian borders (2)
IT is quite obvious that the closure of Nigeria’s land borders with neighbouring countries could have been far better handled. The slamming “with immediate effect” smacked of a typical knee-jerk military approach which has never done Nigeria any good.
Closure of Nigeria’s borders (1)
SHORTLY after President Muhammadu Buhari returned from the Seventh Tokyo International Conference for African Development, TICAD7, our land borders with Benin, Niger and Cameroon were closed on August 20, 2019.
