The statement of defiance above was made during the agitation for crude oil allocation by Aliko Dangote for his $20 billion ultra-modern refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per …
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At the just concluded 65th annual conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja, one of the highlights of the annual ritual was the conferment of the 2024 Distinguished …
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The Nigerian aviation sector has undoubtedly undergone significant changes over the past decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic marking a pivotal moment. The pandemic led to a near-complete shutdown, as public …
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Nigeria, my country, has for some time now, become synonymous with rent-seeking, a not- so -noble phenomenon whereby individuals and groups prioritise exploiting existing resources and connections over creating wealth and …
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The Global North has inadvertently narrowed energy transition and sustainability discourse to climate issues, but it is also important to broaden the conversation along the lines of social sustainability, governance, …
Read More »Presidential monologue – Part 36
Hello Mr President. Before I proceed with my main subject of today, namely, the increasing agitation for restructuring of the Nigerian state, I am requesting you to do one thing …
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Except for technical or weather-related disruptions, accredited voters in Edo State will go out on Saturday, September 21, to elect a new governor. The post Edo governorship 2024: The real …
Read More »Tinubu’s China trip: Gains, vistas of opportunities for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Friday rounded off his official visit to China with his trip to the world’s second largest economy ending with very significant and mouthwatering gains for Nigeria. …
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Whoever has not sat down to understudy the situation of things in Nigeria very closely would end up apportioning blames and pointing accusing fingers in the wrong directions. The post …
Read More »Where is David Umahi’s Lokoja-Benin Road?
In March 2024, the Nigerian media landscape was awash with the story: Premium Times, TVC News, Daily Trust, Galaxy TV, The Beat 97FM, The Cable, The Nation, Leadership, Blueprint, and …
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