The gradual and reckless descent into anarchy in Rivers State, following resort to self-help by political gladiators in the state is appalling and stands condemned. The post Stop that anarchy …
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Save Nigeria’s manufacturers from collapse
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is under siege. The cruel combination of high energy costs, foreign exchange scarcity, rising inflation, insecurity, stratospheric interest rates, high logistics costs and a predatory regulatory environment …
Read More »CAF should deal with errant conduct in African football
The scenario that played out last week between the Libyan football authorities and the Nigerian national football team is not just appalling, it says a lot about the demeaning state …
Read More »Ensuring safe transportation of petrol
As Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria relies heavily on transporting petroleum products by trucks through mostly deplorable roads to meet its energy demands. However, moving petrol and other inflammable substances …
Read More »Tinubu, overhaul electricity sector now
Nigeria’s power grid collapsed again on Saturday morning for the third time within a week plunging the entire country into a blackout. Similar events occurred on Monday and Tuesday within …
Read More »Ninety hearty cheers to general Yakubu Gowon!
A foremost, distinguished soldier and decorated Army officer that Nigeria has ever produced, General Yakubu Gowon is 90 years old today, October 19, 2024. He is easily one of the …
Read More »The strategic importance of Nigeria’s CNG initiative
If properly followed up, the deal signed by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) with 75 conversion firms towards reducing reliance on petrol to power vehicles can make a …
Read More »Robust policies needed to attract FDI
Foreign Direct Investment plays a vital role in the economic development of any nation. In Nigeria, FDI has been one of the essential sources of capital for economic growth, job …
Read More »Tackling sexual, gender-based violence requires collective responsibility
Despite the under-reporting of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases due to limited resources, fragmented services and cultural attitudes that view domestic violence as a private matter and dissuade victims from …
Read More »Revival of national value system must be holistic
As an idea to boost moral values in the country, the proposal by the Federal Government to set up a National Citizens Value Brigade across primary and secondary schools in Nigeria …
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