Peter Obi cannot be different from us
By JOHN ONWE This essay is inspired by a cartoon by a journalist called “Sergo”, published in the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki’s newspaper, called Advocate, on page 4. The cartoon has an image named “Obi” standing in the centre of a group of four men who were labelled variously as “Presidency”, “EFCC”, the “Police” and […]
Elegance, Sophistication of The New Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
By Jonathan Eze The new Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has a proven track record of service, integrity, and most importantly, a very compassionate and empathetic woman who feels the pains of others and act to relieve them. She embodies a harmonious blend of intelligence, elegance and compassion, making her a captivating and […]
A Smoke-free Nigeria is possible: Lessons from Sweden’s successful tobacco harm reduction strategy
Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, responsible for more than 8 million deaths annually worldwide
Breakdown of Proposed Tax Reform Policies by President Tinubu
By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi The economy is changing, and we can all see that. With President Bola Tinubu in charge and Dr. Zacch Adedeji leading the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria is stepping into an era that promises to reshape its tax administration. This moment is important, as it represents a break from the past, […]
Exploiting the advantages from the shift of fossil fuel dominance
By ANTHONY ADEGBULUGBE NIGERIA, Africa and, indeed, the world face a critical juncture. Energy systems are evolving remarkably, shifting from fossil fuel dominance to renewable sources, and this transition fundamentally reshapes economies and the environment. In this transformation, we are tasked with an essential question: How do we harness the energy-economy-environment nexus to foster good governance […]
Deregulation: Unleashing Nigeria’s downstream potential
By DAVID OWEN The removal of regulations or restrictions, especially in a particular industry means the sector has been deregulated. When government removes or reduces the restrictions in specific industries to improve business operations and increase competition, economic deregulation occurs. The government can decide to remove regulations when businesses complain about how the regulation impedes their […]
