By Kunle Oyatomi It wasn’t an easy effort for those who came back from an assessment visit to the elephant. Each returnee had something different to say about the animal. All one had to say of the mammal was that it had large ears. Others claimed the big creature possessed equally big legs that made […]

By Etim Etim Africa is always in perpetual struggle for survival. It is the world’s second largest and second-most populous continent after Asia, but its past and future always seem to be in constant collision. In the past, our forebears confronted slavery, enslavement and colonialization, and this gave birth to pan Africanism. Now, the continent […]

By Arthur Ogunro The recent write-up by some ghostwriters paid by disgruntled opposition elements to smear mud on the huge acceptance that Barrister Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) standard bearer for the September 21 governorship poll in Edo State, has been getting is not unexpected. Sensing that defeat is imminent for their choice candidates […]

By Kabir Ahmed Panti When you hear people call him “Farmer Governor”, you would be tempted to assume that someone with a heavy Hausa accent is struggling to pronounce “former governor”; but no, His Excellency, Mohammed Umaru Bago, the executive governor of Niger State is known and called the “Farmer Governor”. The name did not […]

By Nathaniel James Transparency in governance is not just a moral imperative but a fundamental necessity for fostering national growth and development. Recent allegations surrounding the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) regarding the alleged questionable disbursement of funds underscore the critical need for accountability and oversight in public institutions. The NCDMB plays a […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello In the world of taxation, there’s a story that transcends time – that of Biblical Zacchaeus, the compassionate tax collector from Jericho. Today, in Nigeria’s ever-evolving economy, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), is rewriting a new chapter in tax administration. His leadership stands […]

By IKE WILLIE-NWOBU PRELIMINARY investigations show that a police inspector in Plateau State cut off his wife’s hand over N3,000. Reports say he gave her N20,000 to keep, but she could only account for N3,000. While the woman has been hospitalised, the man has been detained as investigation continues. These days, news from within and […]

By Ali Ismail  Upon scrutinizing the labyrinthine world of politics, it becomes evident that authentic leaders are those who not only demonstrate exceptional proficiency in the art of governance, but also personify the very essence of selflessness and service to humanity. The Nigerian parliament, a bastion of democratic expression, has borne witness to the ascendance […]

Central Bank of Nigeria’s proposal to implement the Cybersecurity levy, as outlined in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (Amendment) 2024,

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By CHRIS AGBEDO “We’re all victims…We have no reason to exist as a government if we cannot guarantee the lives and safety of our people…Enough is enough; we don’t have to go through this again” – Gov. Peter Mbah AS one of the indexes of communicative meaning in Igbo cosmology, two proverbs offer profound insights into […]

By HENRIETTA IGHOMRORE IT is approximately six months till the next COP 29, scheduled for 11th – 22nd November in Baku, Azerbaijan, where policymakers will gather to renew commitments towards the just energy transition.  The President of Nigeria committed to reducing methane emissions in the oil and gas sector (including methane leaks from gas pipeline ruptures […]

By Ovasa Ogaga The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA) was established in 1976 via Decree 37 promulgated by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. Its functions amongst others include development of irrigation schemes for crops and livestock production and other agricultural purposes. Over the years, the agency has established several agricultural pilot schemes including fisheries at […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA WATCHING Bismarck Rewane present the need to increase investments in our Telco sector on different television stations over the past week, it would seem like he has been commissioned for the job. Indeed, no one would have handled it better. The bottom line will be the increase in the cost of telecommunications services. […]

In recent weeks, Nigeria has found itself in the international spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The detention of Tigran Gambaryan, an employee of Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, by the Nigerian government has sparked outrage