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 […]
Need for more dams in Nigeria
Many lives were lost and property worth billions of naira destroyed in 2012 due to the combined effects of flood waters from Lagdo Dam in the Republic Cameroon and heavy rainfall recorded that year.
Easy come easy go
A few months ago, I was accosted by a man I did not know from Adam. In a fit of rage, he said to me: “N70 million in 3 months! Imagine that! N70 million! Three months!”
Tribute to ‘Chairman’ Chidi Ohaeri Ike
Tears rolled down everyone’s eyes, that evening, Thursday, November 26, 2013 as this solemn song was sung. Venue was the banquet hall of Garden Royale Hotel, Enugu. The event was the Service of Songs in honour of Mr. Chidi Ohaeri Ike, whom everyone knew as and called “Chairman.”
How science, technology can transform Nigeria
CREATING jobs, enhancing economic competitiveness, tackling security challenges and providing quality food for the ever growing population are the teething issues slowing down the country’s quest for an accelerated development.
Will Julius Ihonvbere run?
I KNEW him in 2005 when I accompanied the then Etsako Central Council boss, Pascal Ugbome, on a visit to his Asokoro District, Abuja, residence. He was then President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Special Adviser on Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
