Newscenter Media News The nationwide crackdown on “miracle centres”, notorious for facilitating exam malpractices, could not have come too soon, considering the debilitating effects of the centres on the integrity of the country’s …
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Will Lagos ever tame excesses of its Agbero?
The excesses of Agbero, a variant of the growing population of Area boys in Lagos, have protracted for too long and constitute cause for sociological concern. The post Will Lagos ever …
Read More »Nigeria’s toxic prison system
IT was with mixed feelings that Nigerians received the news of yet another prison break at the Koton Karfe Medium Security Correctional Centre in Kogi State. No fewer than 12 …
Read More »Path to sustainable stable electricity
BEFORE independence, specifically in 1950, the Legislative Council of Nigeria enacted a law to establish the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria with the duties of developing and supplying electricity. In 1951, …
Read More »In search of sustainable solution to Lake Chad Basin challenges
The recent gathering of eight governors from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republic to discuss issues surrounding the Lake Chad Basin is not only commendable, it is a much-needed collaborative …
Read More »Reps’ N705m donation to the poor
A well-known stock-in-trade of Nigeria’s political class is gain-induced philanthropy. Politicians solicit publicity-seeking donations to feign empathy for impoverished Nigerians. Some of such “public-spirited donors” are under investigation for financial …
Read More »Restructuring: Way out of failing democracy
DEMOCRACY is fast losing its popularity among Nigerians. Often chanted as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, this model now rings hollow. The presidential …
Read More »Wanted: Stiffer sanctions in renewed battle against fake drugs and barons
The renewed battle against fake and substandard medical products by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been significantly productive. In a recent operation, the …
Read More »Mediation as catalyst for business-friendly environment
DISPUTES between governments and businesses have become increasingly common, leading to disruptions in operations, investor apprehension, and revenue loss for both parties. However, successful mediation efforts have shown that an …
Read More »States must spearhead anti-diphtheria campaign
NIGERIA is plagued by diphtheria, a communicable disease that has become a cyclic feature in the country’s public health landscape. Amid poor primary health infrastructure, socio-economic stress and multidimensional poverty, …
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