Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work
For decades, public-private partnerships in Nigeria have carried the weight of a familiar national frustration: grand announcements, elaborate ceremonies, signed agreements, and then, too often, little else.
The Goodluck Jonathan Nigerians do not know
LET me start this topical issue with this profound statement that at the end of Goodluck Jonathan’s second term in office as Executive President of our great nation Nigeria, the same Goodluck Ebele Jonathan most criticized, vilified, abused and called all manner of printable and unprintable names will be praised, to the high heavens by all and sundry. Why you may ask? His practical transformational results shall be evident for all to see!
Democracy and its porous economy
In other words, in the 29 years, from 1970 to 1999, our cumulative oil revenue was only N3 trillion; while a whopping N20.8 trillion was received in the next seven years, from 2000 to 2006! Again, these are official figures, from the CBN website.
Obi and security in Anambra
WHENEVER the Christmas season approaches, the Igbos naturally look forward to it with great enthusiasm.
Nigeria and quest for nuclear power energy in the 21st Century
Nigeria qualified for the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after trouncing Mali 4-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday.
Street hawkers are victims not villains (2)
GENERAL Dwight Eisenhower was quoted as saying that “to knock people over the head is assault, not leadership”. Similarly, to beat up people, steal their goods and extort money from them is criminality, not law enforcement.
