The National Orientation Agency (NOA), on September 11, 2024, announced it had commenced implementation of a National Values Charter, as part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The post Let …
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Dangote, witches and why we need yams
In the months and years ahead, Nigerians and Africans would have a choice of buying refined petroleum products produced on our soil. In North and West Africa, only Libya and …
Read More »Knowledge, intellectual property as veritable tools for economic growth
Over the years, economists have tried to provide explanation to the factors behind accelerated and sustainable growth of some economies while others remain comatose or stunted in growth. The post …
Read More »Presidential monologue – Part 37
Hello Mr President. I address this morning miscellaneous matters . First, is the recent battle triumph by our gallant armed forces under the leadership of General Christopher Musa in neutralising …
Read More »The fallacy of taxing a country into prosperity
In Nigeria, the debate over the role of taxation in fostering national prosperity is particularly poignant. As Africa’s largest economy, the country faces the dual challenge of generating sufficient public …
Read More »Tinubu’s roadmap: Lessons from China’s rise
President Tinubu must have been surprised and astonished by what he saw on the avenues and streets while moving to his hotel. A first-timer in China, even from an advanced …
Read More »Yemi Cardoso’s first year at the Central Bank: A solid year of bold moves
As Mr. Yemi Cardoso marks his first anniversary as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a key question looms large: has Cardoso’s tenure so far been a …
Read More »Mr President, was the Borno flood a natural disaster?
On July 16, 2018, the US intelligence community watched in shock as then-President Donald Trump contradicted mountains of painstakingly sourced evidence of Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections. That evening, …
Read More »Health benefits of fruits: Apples
I have questions about whether groundnut oil is safe. Yes, it is. It is heart-friendly. However, you should make sure that it is pure groundnut oil. This week, I will …
Read More »Joe Ajaero, DSS and fuel price hike
By the time the Department of State Services released Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, last Monday evening September 9, he had become contrite. The labour leader was reportedly …
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