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NNPC And The ‘Unoka’ Syndrome
You have to feel for today’s generation. Of all the deprivation inflicted on them by the chain of failed leadership in Nigeria, the most severe is denying them access to the works of first generation literary giants…
Edo PDP and the cost of division
The defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in last Saturday’s governorship election Edo State was largely predicted on the internal rancour that bedevilled the state chapter of the party. Senator…
Banking on a Pan-African Vision
Time flies. No, I am not talking about the fact that the United Bank for Africa (UBA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. As a financial institution that was set up during colonial rule, it has every reason to…
Home run for Oshiomhole
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had barely finished announcing the result of last Saturday’s Edo governorship poll when I got a call to eat the humble pie. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the man I called…
CBN needs to limit interest rate hikes
THE Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 27.25 per cent from 26.25 per cent. This is the fifth consecutive hike this…
Aso Rock’s whipping boy
From human history, the king’s palace or presidential palace everywhere in the world, has always been a prestigious place, unceasingly flowing with milk and honey, and, of course, luxuries of all kinds.…
Yahaya Bello, “Nothing Do You”
This would have been laughable if it was not embarrassing; if it didn’t make Nigeria look, well, how does one put it…
The paradox of vehicle road-worthiness certification and bad roads in Lagos
Driving a vehicle in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, is a huge challenge. Besides the traffic congestion which is one of the city’s trademarks, the roads, especially in the suburbs, are not only bad but…
Dangote, witches and why we need yams
In the months and years ahead, Nigerians and Africans would have a choice of buying refined petroleum products produced on our soil. In North and West Africa, only Libya and Algeria have functioning refineries. …
In the matter of Dangote Refinery vs NNPC
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery was supposed to be the final solution to Nigeria’s energy needs. What went wrong? Why the brouhaha? Why the anti-climax? I have been observing developments from my balcony — beyond what I…
Datti Calls MURIC To Order
By Sen. YD Baba-Ahmed, PhD, FSAN In a careless show of unnecessary support to an evidently submerging Tinubu Presidency, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the spokesperson of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) threw caution…
What if Tinubu doesn’t contest in 2027?
I recently stumbled on a concept. It is called counter-factual history. “It is a form of historiography that attempts to answer the What if? questions that arise from counter-factual conditions,” according to Wikipedia.…
The Dangote Refinery is a Dream Come True
From whatever angle you choose to look at it, the eventual production of petrol by the Dangote Refinery is a big and rare moment of pride for Nigeria. After an initial setback, petrol from the refinery is finally…
Wale Tinubu, Oando and Flawed Narratives
Democracy would lose its defining character if it foreclosed the free expression of viewpoints by its adherents – including often flawed and…
What Exactly Is Cardoso Doing At The CBN
On September 22, 2024 Yemi Cardoso will mark one year in office as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria at a…
That proposed cabinet shake-up
The reported plan by the Federal Government to reshuffle the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is desirable, as a periodic performance evaluation of public officials to deliver quality service to the people.…
What sacrifices has President Tinubu made?
Last week a reader by name Olajide called from Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, called and engaged me in a very interesting discussion on the state of the nation especially in the light of the bombshell of a letter…
For Borno, This Flood Is One Disaster Too Many
The north eastern state of Borno has been ravaged by several disasters, especially in the recent past. For a state that has been held captive by the activities of Boko Haram insurrectionists and is still struggling to…
Raising VAT Is Totally Insensitive
The planned increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent, beginning from 2025, and 15 per cent by 2027, is a demonstration of the federal government’s insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians. The…
The danger of stupid idiots
Before I get badgered by those unwilling to read or lacking in the discipline to digest concepts, let me announce upfront that no insults are intended by either the title or the message below. But I have seen…
Nigeria’s Public Policy Gambles
In July 1986, Nigeria’s military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, launched a public policy initiative hailed as…
The fiscal reality of Nigeria!
Time for a Reckoning as Nigerians, we find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with the economic realities that come with our vast…
Playing games with petrol subsidy
It took me less than one hour into President Bola Tinubu’s administration to spot a giant red flag. His famous words at the…
Why NNPC Must Not Be The Sole Buyer Of Dangote Petrol
The Nigerian oil industry is at a critical juncture, and the recent development involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Dangote Refinery has sparked significant debate. As Dangote’s…