Nick Agule Twitter: @NickAgule Email: nick.agule@yahoo.co.uk Facebook: Nick Agule, FCA 28.02.2024 Introduction The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday, 27th February 2024 briefed the nation on the outcome of its meeting. A major decision that was announced was to raise the...
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It is time to pay homage to the place of my beginnings. I was born and grew up mostly in Aba. Something in me still looks nostalgically back to and draws inspiration from those beginnings. It is the beauty of every yard as a shop in front...
Nigeria’s litany of troubles has finally anchored on two basic existential matters. Insecurity and hunger. We are all very unsafe and now the vast majority of our people are very hungry and angry. Of the two urgencies, the rise of mass hunger is indeed a novel addition to...
The United States presidential election in November is looking more like a referendum. Though intended as a democratic ritual, it could end up as a choice between democracy and authoritarianism. That at least is what the rhetoric and track record of the two most likely...
In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is imperative for businesses aiming to thrive. As we step into 2024, the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and market dynamics is giving rise to trends that are reshaping the way we approach digital marketing. In...
President Bola Tinubu has just jetted out to France on a ‘private visit’. He is not back in the country till sometime in the first week of February. We are not told when precisely to expect him back in the country. That is the much information that...
Two weeks ago, this column in a piece entitled “Neither at War Nor in Peace” lamented that Nigeria has entered a new normal. We are neither a nation at peace or in a declared war. Instead, we are perennially in a state of psychological and physical siege. Even in...
IBUKUN OGUNTOLA and SONIA BIOSE (Lead Writers) – One of the many lessons the world learnt from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic was the crucial role of effective communication and timely information dissemination in enhancing preparedness and response efforts. This has emphasised the critical role of the media...
In the new world, we differ decisively from our children. We read and reflect; they see instant images and decide or judge based on appearances and move on. We are coming from the age of ideas nurtured by the culture of print. We are conditioned by a habit...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for businesses seeking success. As we enter 2024, a new era unfolds, presenting fresh challenges and opportunities for those ready to embrace innovative digital strategies. This comprehensive guide explores key trends and digital...
Nigeria has hit another milestone. It has graduated into a hybrid state, a distinction it shares with very few other nations. Simultaneously, Nigeria is at war and in peace. The United Nations has observed that literally the entire northern half of the country is a virtual war...
By VIVIANNE IHEKWEAZU (Lead Writer) – The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings hope for a brighter future. The presidential elections that took place in February 2023 was tightly fought and left a lot...
The raging war between Israel and Hamas will not end before tomorrow’s Christmas is over. The unfortunate war has instead yielded two principal casualties: the first is the nativity festivals of Christmas which have made Bethlehem a favourite destination for Christian pilgrims. Home to the historic shrines...
As the world embarks on a new year, the enthusiasm for in-person events is palpable. After facing limitations and uncertainties, people are eager to reconnect, learn, and celebrate together. This article delves into the evolving landscape of event monetization, offering insights and strategies for individuals and businesses looking...
In my adopted home state of Rivers, they do not “play” politics. They wage bitter “fights” over politics. Political outcomes are more of spoils of murky wars than victories of democratic rituals. While the contest for power and supremacy rages, instruments of violence are fair. People are killed routinely....
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Bauchi State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Rifkatu Yakubu, on Tuesday commissioned a block of two classrooms constructed by a serving corps member in the state. Speaking while commissioning the project which was constructed at the Gudum Hausawa Primary...
The holiday season is not only a time for celebration and festivities but also a peak period for shopping, both online and offline. In Nigeria, the dynamics of holiday shopping have evolved over the years, influenced by changing consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic factors. As we delve into...
Spinach has been considered since ancient times as a food with functional properties that support health maintenance. It is of high nutritional value with large content of folates vitamins A, C, and K and minerals such as iron, magnesium and manganese. It paves way for a substantial contribution to their...
The size of President Tinubu’s delegation to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai has raised a bit of dust. On closer examination, I think it was unnecessary noise based on incomplete understanding of the president’s sense of mission. In these matters, context is everything. There is a sense in...
When Henry Alfred Kissinger turned 100 on 27th May this year, I wrote this tribute in salute to a man who is undisputedly the greatest statesman and diplomatic centurion of the 20th and perhaps even the 21st century. I reproduce here a slightly amended version of that tribute as the world salutes...