By Kriz David The 2024 tax reform proposals currently before the National Assembly represent a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s fiscal evolution. The bills—comprising the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—aim to expand the tax base, enhance compliance, and generate sustainable […]

Precisely 29 years on Monday, that historic moment, November 11,1995, when Nigerian politicians converged at Eko Hotel for the colorful summit of all Nigerian politicians

The number of data privacy violations and cyber attacks faced by fintech industries is alarming and much so because of the value and worth that is placed on sensitive information

By KEHINDE OKUNOMO Just recently, an individual who by my unbiased assessment could be considered one of the best intellectuals that this country has ever produced became disillusioned in his utterances probably due to age. He became, unceremoniously, a proponent of Sharia in the South-West obviously lending his voice to another garrulous Professor whose major preoccupation […]

By Chris Aligbe Our attention has been drawn to a write-up in the online Vanguard online of November 5, 2024, titled “Idumeje Ugboko Mayhem Revisited: Emerging facts and the story so far,” written by one Basil Okoh. Ordinarily, the kingdom of Idumuje Ugboko is not given to responding to falsehood. But it is said that […]

By Suleiman Abbah  In the intricate tapestry of contemporary governance, the relationship between public officials and the media is often fraught with tension. This dynamic is particularly pronounced in regions where political narratives are heavily influenced by the press.  The recent legal actions taken by Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense in Nigeria, […]

Pharmaceutical companies may deal in generic medications and medical devices without the involvement of intellectual property, in brand materials that are specifically tied to a given company’s history, or in both, within different contexts

By IFEANYICHUKWU AFUBA Dele Giwa was partially right. It was either October or November 1983. A Nigeria Airways Fokker 27 jet had crashed at Emene, Enugu, killing about 25 people. Air crashes were rare in the country at the time, especially at such scale of fatalities. Two or three days later, Dele Giwa’s column in National […]

By SAIDU AHMED Transportation has changed the accent of the global economy, at a time when the stratagem to power and progress is not only filtered for the praise of economics and what humanity has achieved in a classical sense, whether these filters are contemporarily changed by dialectical realities of post-pandemic economics or not, we do […]

By ABIDEMI ADEBAMIWA EVERYDAY, Nigerians are fed up with corruption and poor service, and it’s no surprise. A recent viral story of a bolt driver harassed by a public servant sparked outrage across the country. People want change, but imagine if he could have reported it on the spot through a simple system designed to […]

By WASHINGTON OSIFO ARISETV regular morning show on November 2, 2024, featured Martins Obono, Executive Director Tap Initiative for Citizens Development. Obono identified himself as one of the many civil society activists in Nigeria and indeed, there are a legion of them. We do know, however, that not all the activists and civil society organisations […]

Banks, credit unions, and other financial entities handle sensitive data, making them particularly vulnerable to attacks

By Dapo Ipoola “Pacesetting is a style of leadership when a leader leads from the front, constantly sets high standards for their team and expects them to exceed with minimal management. It’s when as a manager you set the cadence for your team and demand high intensity in their performance. A pacesetter is never out […]

By Ola Solomon Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, took office amidst a whirlwind of challenges in the aviation sector. The industry grappled with unresolved issues, including the contentious Nigeria Air project, airport concessions, dollar scarcity, high aviation fuel costs, and multiple taxation woes. Keyamo pledged transparency, teamwork, and selflessness, essential ingredients […]

There was a time when investing abroad felt like a luxury reserved for the ultra-wealthy