The recent escalation of tensions in West Africa, exacerbated by the decision of Niger’s new military regime to keep its borders closed with Benin, poses serious challenges not only for …
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Who is afraid of Dangote’s refinery?
Aliko Dangote doesn’t need any introduction to Nigerians and indeed Africans. He is generally believed to be the richest man in Africa and his wealth is from entrepreneurship and investment …
Read More »Leapfrogging Africa: Innovating infrastructure for sustainable development
“Investment in infrastructure is more than a road to recovery. It is a bridge to the future.” Henry Petroski, American engineer and author. Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, poised …
Read More »Street trading… a menace of utmost concern to commuters, motorists in Ibadan
Street trading has become one of the major issues that continue to plague the road network in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. While commuters and motorists are increasingly becoming helpless …
Read More »Nigeria’s over bloated ILO conference delegates
That Nigeria went to the 112th International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference held in Geneva, Switzerland recently with the largest number of delegates, despite the pledge by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu …
Read More »Girls, don’t turn your life to a cess pit!
Dear Mummy Temilolu, You are one of the important women in my life. You’ve been a great mother to me. Thank you for all you do. I’ll be 23 years …
Read More »Serial marriage is not a trophy!
“Social Media will bring your legs outside” was my reaction to the hullabaloo that greeted an actress’ marriage recently, after a blog claimed that their union is her groom’s fourth …
Read More »Millenials are changing the unchangeable in their marriage
A successful marriage does not happen by luck or chance even though some couples will disagree. In reality, it takes hard work, tenacity, and understanding which is where planning and …
Read More »FG’s removal of tariffs, duties, VAT on pharmaceutical inputs
President Bola Tinubu’s move to check the unprecedented increase in prices of medicines in the country through an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value Added Tax …
Read More »The FCT senator’s promise
A fire incident happened at the old Karu market of the Federal Capital Territory and the senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, arrived at the site at the earliest time …
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