The challenge before Ekiti State, my snake-bite story
By TUNJI OLOWOLAFE After the Kiriji War of 1877 to 1886, our forefathers chose these iconic hills for their majestic beauty, strategic security and temperate climate. Perhaps that is why Ekiti people carry such unmistakable pride in our heritage, our values and our good looks. Some may even boldly argue that we are the best-looking […]
Can Aero and Arik Air survive?
The Asset Management Company of Nigeria’s (AMCON) belated rescue operation of Arik Air and Aero contractors will have very little effect on the survival prognosis of the two airlines. It is a known fact that getting an airline out of insolvency is the hardest feat in financial algorithm.
Achieving macroeconomic stability with ERGP
The recently launched Economic Recovery Growth Plan (ERGP) of the federal government is perhaps the most ambitious economic recovery programme of any government in recent memory. The plan, which covers the period from 2107 to 2020, is designed to, among other objectives, enhance the country’s economic recovery, and also serve as the much needed catalyst for growth and sustainable development.
Resolving the power sector conundrum
Electricity supply is considered the most critical impediment to the achievement of the Vision 20:2020 target of double digit growth and reduction of poverty to the barest minimum.
2019: A replay of the war between “David and Goliath”
1Sam. 17:8-10, 11, 26, 37, 45-47. “Goliath stood and shouted at the Israeli Army ‘What are you doing there, lined up for battle? I am a Philistine, choose one of your men to fight me’ Vs (9) “If he wins and kills me, WE WILL BECOME YOUR SLAVES , but if I win and kill […]
At Mid-term, Ugwuanyi’s rural agenda excites Enugu citizens
A vivid assessment of the two-year development trajectory of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration in Enugu State, signposts a clear and systematic departure from the past when most major achievements were concentrated in the urban areas.
