The recent directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, banning unauthorised phone searches, arbitrary arrests, and detention of youths marks a significant acknowledgment of public grievances. Prompted by escalating reports of police brutality, extortion, and harassment- especially targeting young Nigerians – this measure reflects a long-overdue response to systemic […]
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The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s 59th annual dinner recently held in Lagos presented a great opportunity for the Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria to present an outlook for key sectors of the economy. The CBN boss acknowledged that the ongoing economic reforms undertaken over the past year […]
Taxation is an indispensable tool for governments worldwide to raise revenue and promote economic development, as domestic revenue mobilisation is key to sustainable development globally. Generally, the productivity of the Nigerian tax system has not been encouraging, mainly due to the low level of voluntary tax compliance. Consequently, the government […]
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s 59th annual dinner recently held in Lagos presented a great opportunity for the Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria to present an outlook for key sectors of the economy. The CBN boss acknowledged that the ongoing economic reforms undertaken over the past year […]
In a nation where the lawlessness on our roads often seems to have no end, the question must be asked: Who will save the saviours? The Federal Road Safety Corps, entrusted with the monumental task of enforcing traffic laws and rescuing victims of road accidents, faces not only the menace […]
Nigeria is currently facing severe economic challenges, as indicated by several key indicators. The inflation rate, which stands at approximately 33.88% as of October 2024, is a result of persistent supply chain disruptions, fuel subsidy removal, budgetary constraints, and currency devaluation. The national unemployment rate, which hit 40% in 2023, […]
The legendary Nelson Mandela did describe education as a formidable weapon useful to positively reset the stability and progression of society and humanity. But in Nigeria, education has virulent enemies who curiously revel in chaos, misinformation, and distractive mischief. What is the best way to derail educational progression in Africa’s […]
The Intermediation Foundation, a non-governmental organisation established in 2015, hosted a fundraising event in Abuja to support its ongoing efforts in the treatment and rehabilitation of women living with Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF). The foundation, renowned for its holistic approach, provides life-changing medical treatments, counselling, rehabilitation, and skills acquisition programmes for […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate full investigation into a case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl in Osun State. In a statement made available to journalists by the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday evening, the governor […]
A businessman, Mr.Ade Adetunji, has threatened to slam a lawsuit against the member representing Yakurr 1 State constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. Cyril Omni, if he fails to hand over two power generating sets, which he (Adetunji) bought from Yakurr local government area community stakeholders […]
