Beyond diversification of ports
The Federal Government’s approval for the comprehensive modernisation of Onne, Delta and Calabar ports, alongside establishment of six new deep seaports, is laudable. It is a potentially transformative attempt to dismantle the excessive concentration of Nigeria’s maritime commerce around Lagos. The approved projects are Ibom, Bakassi, Agge, Gateway, Ondo and Bonny, building on the modernisation […]
Need for aviation security audit
However, a series of fairly minor incidents which have been creeping up here and there should serve as early warning signals for us to do an urgent overview of the entire aviation industry in order to head off possibly impending disasters.
Lateef Jakande: A legend at 90
THE respect and popularity which the first elected Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande (fondly called LKJ) still enjoys in the state and beyond was evident on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, when eminent Nigerians gathered to honour him during his 90th birthday celebration.
Ending anxieties over fuel price hike
NIGERIANS sighed with relief when the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, debunked an alleged plan to increase the N145 per litre pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS or petrol.
Averting Islamic proxy war in Nigeria
WE are at a very decisive cross-road with regard to the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, or the Shi’ites’ strident demands for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
US visa ban on election-riggers
The USA and the United Kingdom had, on the eve of the general elections, January 25, 2019, warned that they would impose visa restrictions and other serious sanctions on election riggers and those promoting violence and impunity.
