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 …
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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 …
Read More »AFCON, World Cup challenges for Super Eagles
The excitement in some football circle about Nigeria’s recent outings in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series against Benin Republic and Rwanda is instructive, given the dismal performance …
Read More »America’s presidential election debate: Kamala Harris a warmonger?
The much-anticipated U.S. presidential election debate face-off between Vice President Kamala Harris (Democrat) and former President Donald Trump (Republican) finally held on September 10, 2024 The post America’s presidential election …
Read More »South-West politicians’ lip service to development
I was in Akure this week for a significant colloquium on the power of local government elections in a democracy that should ordinarily trigger development agenda. Specifically, I was invited …
Read More »Marriages struggle in diaspora due to lack of clarity
There is no better time to pursue your happiness, enjoy your marriage and live a purpose-filled life as a couple than when you both make the sacrifice to relocate to …
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