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As Ijaw nation gears up for first economic summit

As Ijaw nation gears up for first economic summit

By GODWIN IJEDIOGOR AS Nigeria struggles with its problems, the Ijaw Nation, on its part, seeks to chart a pathway out of its numerous challenges, especially environmental degradation largely due to oil exploration and exploitation. A good starting point is the forthcoming first Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024, scheduled to hold between December 3 and 5 in […]

Beyond the Books: Why financial reporting should tell the story of strategy, not just numbers

Beyond the Books: Why financial reporting should tell the story of strategy, not just numbers

By Temitayo Akingbehin I have always believed that numbers don’t lie, but they can easily be misunderstood. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in my years as an accountant and finance professional is watching important numbers get buried under compliance checklists, rather than used to tell the true story of the business. Financial reporting isn’t just about […]

Why Nigeria deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat

Why Nigeria deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat

By TUNDE RAHMAN NIGERIA has significantly contributed troops and police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide since 1960. That year, the Nigeria Police deployed the first-ever contingent of individual police officers to the UN Mission in the Congo. Assistant Commissioner of Police Louis Edet led the team at the time. In these operations, Nigeria […]

Tinubu’s drive for foreign direct investments

Tinubu’s drive for foreign direct investments

By TEMITOPE AJAYI IN his independence anniversary broadcast on October 1, President Bola Tinubu enumerated his administration’s efforts to drive foreign direct investments into the country. He noted that within the first 16 months of his administration, the government had attracted over $30 billion in FDIs. A section of the social media and television punditry […]

Iwuanyanwu in the service of Ndigbo

Iwuanyanwu in the service of Ndigbo

By Emeka Nwosu, PhD. The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was one leader with impressive nationalist credentials who till death still stood firmly for his people at the grassroots. He never allowed his activities and exploits at the national and international levels to stand between him and his commitment to promote and defend the cause of […]

KWARA LOCAL GOVT POLLS: Matters arising

KWARA LOCAL GOVT POLLS: Matters arising

By Olu Tofeek Less than a week after local government elections held in Kwara State, controversies are trailing the outcome of the exercise. Indeed, the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, KWSIEC, has also come under fire for overseeing what many termed a sham election. Reason: critics argue that it is practically impossible for the All […]