Omosehin: NAICOM’s recapitalisation that puts policyholders first
By Abua Hunde For years, Nigeria’s insurance industry has occupied an uncomfortable position in the national economy. Its importance has never been in doubt, yet its enormous potential has remained largely untapped because of weak public confidence, low penetration, concerns over claims settlement and the limited financial capacity of some operators. But since his appointment […]
Jobs Creation: How the US-China feud can help Nigeria and Africa grow
By Debo Onifade Though Mexico and Canada will continue to be the top two trading partners of the United States for many years, the rising US-China feud over trade and corona virus can certainly help grow jobs in Nigeria and other African countries if African politicians brace up to rival China. US president Donald Trump […]
$2.8b AKK pipeline project: Buhari strikes again by Femi Adesina
Something good is already happening. Something marvelous is in store, as Federal Government kickstarts the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) National Gas Pipeline Project next Tuesday. It’s another humongous signature milestone by President Muhammadu Buhari, which will leave his footprints inexorably on the sands of time.
A day of big wins for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu
It was Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, who observed that “politics is a contact sport.” Participants, either out of ambition or by the sheer nature of the sport, have to come in friendly or hostile contact. It is the way, has always been the way, and will continue to remain so.
COVID-19: Understanding necessity of the protest in London
By Elizabeth Ebiere Pinneh THIS is an inspiring and eloquent speech by Malcolm X whom I consider a hero like Martin Luther King Jr (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auWA7hMh5hc). Now I am not advocating violence because times have changed – things have become better (which may be worse in the long haul – a tolerable disease will still kill […]
George Floyd killing: Dissimilarities between Nigerian and US laws (2)
By Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, Last week, I discussed the incidence of the George Floyd killing and implications of the criminal charges levied against Chauvin and the other three police officers who were complicit in his murder. I equally discussed the Nigerian perspective to the criminal charges levied against Chauvin and the three accomplices who […]
