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Appraising CG Adeniyi’s milestone transformation of Nigerian Customs

Appraising CG Adeniyi’s milestone transformation of Nigerian Customs

By Moses Ochonu It was a typical summer day in July 2023, but little did anyone know that a new chapter was about to unfold for the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). Behind the scenes, a quiet storm was brewing, one that would shake the very foundations of the organisation. It started with a single appointment […]

Discrimination Against Lagos Indigenes: The leaders needed at this time

Discrimination Against Lagos Indigenes: The leaders needed at this time

By ABANIKANDA OLUMORO Lagos State has suffered hugely from non-indigenes ruling the state since 1999, they have become wealthy without antecedents of wealth In their family tree. The non-indigenes have succeeded in dividing the indigenes, they pocketed some of their iconic leaders and notable elders. In fact Lagos elders are now described as Mr. Follow, […]

The leaders Lagos Indigenes need at this time

The leaders Lagos Indigenes need at this time

By ABANIKANDA OLUMORO “Genocide by Immigration is an attack on people’s homeland (Homeland referencing a people’s native land). It is a systematic way that immigrants by commission or omission displaced the ‘Owners of Land’ – Prof Iliyas Adele Jinadu, Chairman, De Renaissance Patriots. Since I put out my thoughts in the last article asking, “Which […]

Tax Reform Bill: Zacch Adedeji, the man of steel

Tax Reform Bill: Zacch Adedeji, the man of steel

By Arabinrin Aderonke There is a popular song I love that says, “He has done it finally, finally, finally…” Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and his team are experiencing the song’s power. On January 16, 2025, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) issued a communique backing the Tax Reform Bills, […]

Anti-graft War: Way forward as EFCC, judiciary rub minds

Anti-graft War: Way forward as EFCC, judiciary rub minds

BY PATRICK NWANKWO Through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC initiates prosecution of corruption cases but it is essentially the judiciary that determines how they end. While some court judgements bring joy and laughter for the Commission, some are outright affliction and grief, especially when as the prosecution, the Commission marshalled all it could by […]

The Role of Law in Building a Free Press in Nigeria

The Role of Law in Building a Free Press in Nigeria

By Abidemi Adebamiwa  The relationship between law and journalism is essential in shaping democracies world wide, but it’s often a rocky one. In Nigeria, the press plays a critical role in informing citizens and holding leaders accountable. However, the challenges journalists face are immense—censorship, restrictive laws, and threats to reporters make it difficult for journalism to […]

From Nigeria to the World: Tale of Kayode Amusan, rising scholar in computational linguistics

From Nigeria to the World: Tale of Kayode Amusan, rising scholar in computational linguistics

By Dr Amore K. P. Kayode Victor Amusan, a Nigerian PhD student in Computational Linguistics, has established himself as a promising figure in the fields of linguistics and artificial intelligence. Currently pursuing his doctoral studies in the United States, Kayode’s journey has been marked by significant academic achievements, leadership roles, and groundbreaking research that bridge […]

Blakey’s conference and the benefits of the new tax regime

Blakey’s conference and the benefits of the new tax regime

By SUNNY IKHIOYA Blakey’s National Tax Conference was established to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the key issues facing Nigeria’s tax system. The conference brings together experts from government, the private sector, and civil society to share their experiences, insights, and recommendations for reform. If we have been following the Blakey’s series of tax conferences […]