AGAINST the backdrop of the latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update (NDU) of June 25, 2020, notable economists have urged the Federal Government to move decisively in stimulating the economy to prevent it from plunging into a severe recession, comparable to that of the 1980s.

Nwali Tochukwu Watching with consternation the fall out of events, actions, and inactions of our Nigerian leaders on mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19 Pandemic disruptions on our social and economic lives. As a young dynamic business and entrepreneurship writer, and author cum small business owner, what came into my mind as we navigate the […]

By Kabiru Ibrahim Dallah There is no doubt that Africa and indeed West Africa, in particular, has witnessed a massive rise in insecurity challenges post-Gaddafi era in Libya. Several reports by reputable media organisations have linked the proliferation of small arms and ammunitions plus the rise in terrorist activities in the Sahel of Africa to […]

By Usman Abdullahi In the words of Martin Luther King Jr. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”. Democracy involves fair representation and equal treatment for all. In a democratic system, everyone should be equal before the law in its application and where some animals are more equal than others according to George Orwell; […]

By Collins Obibi THERE are two fundamental reasons many people oppose Chief Hope Uzodinma as governor in Imo State. Some individuals, including Uzodinma, know these reasons but would prefer to wish them away, and that makes the difference. Since people know this but for different reasons make preferences to accept and support the governor, some […]