By PAUL EJIME – The decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directing the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira, the local currency instead of the US dollar is expected to make petroleum products more available in the oil-producing country which...
OPINION
On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a major step toward addressing the long-standing development imbalances in Nigeria by signing the South-East Development Commission (SEDS) Bill into law. This legislation is a beacon of hope for the neglected region and a significant step in the quest for...
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups and individuals. For instance,...
I should say right away that I am an activist in my own right and have been since I was a student. I’m not against protests taking place under the appropriate circumstances, even though the planned nationwide hunger protest meant to put a stop to hardships may not...
The politics of monopoly and oligarchy are familiar phenomena in Nigeria and beyond. During General Abacha’s military rule in the 1990s, while working at the Federal Ministry of Finance, I witnessed first-hand the plight of a retired military officer who had become an entrepreneur. His product was threatened by...
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, the three Alliance of Sahel States, with the French acronym AES have so far rebuffed overtures from ECOWAS and the rest of the international community to return to the regional bloc after their threat to withdraw. This has put the future of the ECOWAS...
Recently, Grand Knight Emeritus, Sir Tonna Okei, President, South Carolina Organization of Africa Unity (OAU), and a Worthy Member Knights of Columbus, in a birthday congratulatory message to His Royal Majesty (HRM), Dr. Benjamin Keagborekuzi Ikenchukwu, to mark the traditional monarch’s birthday, described Royal Father as a first-class...
Without prejudice to the outcome of the various cases now active in many courts on the matter of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and former Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, there is this creeping curiosity in the public space that demands inquisition. Some Nigerians are...
According to the American poet, singer, autobiographer, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou, “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” Angelou, indeed, inspires humanity with both the uncommon beauty and the call to action of her words. This venerable American icon and unconquerable lioness indisputably...
To effectively position your business and attract new traffic, it’s crucial to start early and strategically plan your holiday campaigns. Here’s a detailed guide on the best times to start and how to drive traffic to your store, showcasing your Christmas bestsellers, and ensuring good conversion strategies to...
Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, the nation’s attorney general, became born again after having previously supported the Nigerian governors in their quest to deny local governments (LGs) financial autonomy. Insofar as the brief is good, lawyers, you know, can represent anybody, even terrorists, bandits, rapists, and killers. By...
It is not entirely surprising, yet the implications can be far-reaching. Beyond the potential for an unprecedented first female president in America, Uncle Sam’s Land of Liberty, facing the toughest threat yet to its superpower supremacy, could be in for an inflammable Donald Trump’s second term at the White...
“Local government is not just about politics, it’s about people’s lives.” – Eric Garcetti At last, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments (LGs)! May God’s name be praised! Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling is a...
His hobbies – reading, traveling and jogging – hardly give much away about the persona of the unassuming Taraba State-born, astute, seasoned marine technologist, now given presidential authorisation to lead the nation’s premier maritime agency, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Meet Abubakar Dantsoho, PhD, highly analytical, data-driven, focused and...
No one can fairly accuse President Bola Tinubu of inaction or inactivity. On the job that he was elected to do, the man has been quite busy. On a daily basis, his office keeps rolling out innumerable appointments, setting up committees on nearly every subject and generally acting in...
The publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, published an open letter to President Tinubu a few days ago in which he referred to himself as a “friend” and “brother” of Mr. President, and affirmed that he owed the president “only one thing, the TRUTH.” He claimed that “it is...
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. In Nigeria, where the real estate market can be tricky, it’s important to be smart and careful when looking for a good deal. This article you are about to read will give you 10...
By PAUL EJIME – Worried about the poor state of learning in Africa, “With nine out of 10 children unable to read with understanding or do basic maths by the age of ten,” African leaders and education stakeholders have called for an actionable Strategic Plan to prioritise Foundational Learning...
In Anambra State, insecurity seems to grow every time an election approaches. This is a discernible and unsettling pattern. The Anambra state governorship election is up around late 2025, which is approximately a year away. As the election approaches, kidnappings and other violent crimes increase, contributing to the...
Some days ago, the chief executive of the Humanists UK and president of Humanists International, Andrew Copson, posted on his LinkedIn page: “We’re so lucky to live in a country where at least most people are confident to be honest about their beliefs”. He was commenting on the nonreligious nature of the current...