A Forecast Is Not a Verdict: Why The Economist Misreads 2027
By KOLA ALAPINNI The Economist’s “Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway” is a confident piece, and a narrow one. It grants the dislike, then treats it as electorally irrelevant. Incumbency, a split opposition, a Muslim Muslim ticket, and a public that expects little will, on this reading, carry President Bola Tinubu to […]
Imo judgment: What happens to the people’s votes? (2)
THE reason the tribunal cited section 27 of the electoral Act 2010 in its judgment is simply because the intendment of the National Assembly in passing this section of the Act was necessary in the determination of the petition filed by PDP.
Understanding bonds in insurance (3)
Enabling legislation on bonds The Debt Management Office (Establishment) Act 2004 (CAP D12, LFN), the Pension Reform Act 2004 and the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2008 are the principal legislations that provide support to the Nigerian bond market.
Empowering Nigerian Women: Insight, Ideas and Strategy Part 2
“The newest member of the UN family was born today,” Mr. Ban told the Assembly after it passed the resolution setting up the new UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. “This is truly a watershed day,” he declared.
The Comrade governor and the path of honour
A FEW weeks ago, the relative cordiality that has existed between the Federal and State governments was punctured and the citizens’ attention drawn, albeit temporarily away from the robust debates that has been generated over the future of the country.
Imo judgement: What happens to the people’s votes?
THE interpretation given to section 26 of the electoral Act 2010 (As amended) by the Imo guber tribunal has given judicial endorsement of staggerred elections by INEC. It is therefore, a recipe for electioneering disaster.
