Gov Peter Obi and record of public debt in Anambra
By Law Mefor Our attention has been drawn to a viral post by a former Governor of Anambra, HE Mr. Peter Obi, CON, on what he described as “Phantom Debts and Ecological Loan Fallacy”, which presumably was in response to some statements in a podcast by the Anambra State Commissioner for Finance. We understand that […]
What is left for coronavirus to conquer in Nigeria?
By Banji Ojewale WHILE the rest of the world is receiving a deadly hiding at the hands of the coronavirus pandemic, we in Nigeria seem distant from this global anxiety. We are complacent, living in cloying bliss, expecting deliverance from an outsourced ‘invisible hand’, if Covid-19 finally hits us the way it is crowding on […]
NEPZA’s Complicity in Frustrating Foreign Investments in Free Zones
By Abubakar Suleiman The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) prides itself as the “choice destination for global business and investment,” but its activities over the years have frustrated the inflow of foreign investments into the free zones it regulates. Indeed, its core mandate is to “establish, license, regulate and operate highly efficient Free Zones […]
Coronavirus: If God’s in buildings, Rome, Jerusalem, Mecca won’t be shut down — Reno Omokri
Coronavirus has emptied The Vatican, the capital of Catholicism. It caused restrictions in Jerusalem, and Mecca. Synagogues, Churches and Mosques have banned services. What is God telling us? That He is not in places or buildings, but in people! Surely, if God was in buildings or places, then the safest place to be would be […]
Delta 2023: The justling, hustling, and bustling for number one seat
By Possible Ogheneseruo The justling, hustling and bustling for the number one seat in 2023 is getting thicker every passing day. Some of those eyeing the exalted seat have started their consultations since last year and this is yielding some good results Some others are still nursing the idea seriously. Those nursing the idea are […]
The midas touch at NAMA
FIXING round pegs in round holes is a natural catalyst in fast-tracking growth in forward-looking organisations. It engenders cordiality and promotes industrial harmony through mutual respect. The experience of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency between 2017 and now, attests to the fact that leadership is pivotal to development. A few years back, considerations were made on the need to fix the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’smany shortfalls, ranging from faulty equipment, staff low morale to managing the crisis anticipated in the shutting down of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport for six weeks. Captain Fola Akinkuotu, experienced, savvy and at home with contemporary nuances in the management of aviation projects were assigned the task. Since then, the story has been onward together.
