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NIGERIA’S HOUSING CRISIS: Why the Government must fix the economy 

NIGERIA’S HOUSING CRISIS: Why the Government must fix the economy 

By Olubisi Shaola Nigeria’s housing crisis reflects the urgent need for economic reform and targeted policy interventions, as the nation grapples with a severe shortfall in affordable housing units. With a population surpassing 200 million, growing at an urbanization rate of 4.23% annually, Nigeria faces a housing deficit of over 17 million units. This staggering […]

Safe skies: Addressing Nigeria’s aviation challenges with global insights 

Safe skies: Addressing Nigeria’s aviation challenges with global insights 

By BISOLA ATIE IN recent times, the aviation sector has been grappling with series of significant challenges, raising serious concerns about the safety protocols and standards within the industry. The incidents involving Boeing aircraft, which have not only garnered global attention but also underscored the urgent need for enhanced safety measures, are particularly alarming. As an […]

New Caledonia against French neo-colonialism

New Caledonia against French neo-colonialism

By MOHAMMED ABIODUN DEADLY riots swept over the New Caledonian capital of Nouméa this week ahead of a proposed electoral reform vote in France’s lower house of parliament. The alleged purpose of the so-called reforms is to enlarge the electorate for New Caledonia’s provincial elections. But in reality, the move only entrenches French influence in its […]

Re-thinking Nigeria: Beyond myths, illusions and self-deceit

Re-thinking Nigeria: Beyond myths, illusions and self-deceit

By PAT UTOMI Nigeria is a mess right now. A huge mess. Even the blind can see it. And the deaf can hear the cry of anguish of Nigeria’s children. Can the country be rescued? Possibly. But the myths, years of delusions of grandeur and criminal capture of the Nigerian state threaten the possibility. Last week one […]