Cash transfers: Why retirees earning below national minimum wage must not be left behind
By IVO TAKOR The Federal Government’s announcement of the commencement of a N50,000 monthly cash transfer programme for vulnerable Nigerians under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) is a welcome recognition of the economic hardship confronting millions of citizens. The initiative, announced on October 30, 2026, by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and […]
ASUU, Na’Allah and uncomfortable truths
By Dr. Nasidi Bawa The tenure of Abdulrasheed Na’Allah as Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja came to an end on June 30th, 2024, and the jury has since been out on its performance: by every objective assessment, his was a glorious outing; a spectacular stint in office – easily the best in the […]
Uyi Malaka: A commissioner and a place in history
How time flies, it’s just like yesterday. It was little or no surprise to many persons when her name appeared on the Commissioner’s list last year, for she was seen as eminently qualified for the position.
Presidential jets and the rest of us
By NICK DAZANG THERE is an apocryphal story animating the social media. And it is doing so with a frenzy. It is to the effect that the Presidency had since allegedly acquired two jets via the Chagourys; and that the jets were being allegedly configured in lieu of their delivery to Abuja. Even though this story […]
Tunji Bello: 63 hearty cheers
they eagerly desire to celebrate an exemplary model of excellence and remarkable achievements of a foremost inspirational icon of our time
CBN: Strengthening banks and the financial system
By ARIZE NWOBU THE banks recapitalisation policy scheduled for March 2026, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is a proactive and commendable policy which aims at enhancing the solidity of banks in driving the economy for greater impact in a globalised world with fast systemic interactions. Research has shown that banking crisis occur on […]
