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 […]
Security Architecture: President Tinubu, stand against law on mercenarism
By Tunde Bamise Recently, media reports emerged that some members of the National Assembly are mulling plans to review existing legislation, to create an opening for private security organizations to be recognized in securing Nigeria’s maritime environment. This is, frankly, a very bad idea. Among the arguments being made is that the “monopoly” being enjoyed by […]
Examining the consequences of Nigeria’s poultry sector crisis
By ELVIS EROMOSELE Statistics paint a picture In a recent revelation, the Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, expressed deep concern over the closure of more than 50 per cent of poultry farms in 2023. This means for every two poultry farms in Nigeria in 2023, one closed shop. This figure, 50 per cent, represents half […]
Cost of living crisis and inflation, what’s next?
By TIMI OLUBIYI IT is no news that many economies, including Nigeria, are currently experiencing inflation. In reality the last few months have been eventful, chiefly due to the inflationary pressure. Its impact has continued to have a severe impact on businesses, households, and cost of living. Even though inflation is a concept that affects all […]
Tackling insecurity with technology
By MUKHTAR MADOBI A NIGERIAN delegation led by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, attended the second edition of the Saudi Defence Exhibition to explore tech solutions, especially the latest security technologies and share information and ideas on the latest defence systems to combat insecurity. The Nigerian delegation, which also included the […]
Re: Femi Falana, Covid-19 fund and the art of misrepresentation
By Femi Falana SAN At the memorial lecture held by the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Lagos on Sunday, February 12, 2024, in honour of its foundation president, the late Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti, I urged Nigerians to demand accountability in respect of the huge funds gained the removal of fuel subsidy. […]
