The City of Lagos, proudly known as the “Centre of Excellence,” embodies the impressive strides the state has made over the years. Whether this title is rightly or wrongly claimed is up for debate, but it is undeniable that Lagos…
Two sets of tax bills supposedly drafted by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which could significantly alter the distribution of Value Added Tax revenues among Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments, have been made public. Under…
In Africa, the extractive industry is crucial to the economies of many nations, providing jobs and generating the much-needed foreign exchange for governments. However, this sector has become a focal point of international interest, particularly from Russia, following sanctions imposed…
Recently I read a distressing report from Blueprint Newspapers regarding the struggles of women with disabilities in Anambra State, Nigeria. In Nigeria, over 25 million people live with disabilities, with women representing a significant portion. The Association of Anambra State…
In line with the Yoruba proverb, “When a child trips, he looks forward; when an adult trips, he look backward,” President Bola Tinubu’s recent ministerial reshuffle, dated October 23rd, invites critical reflection. Acting as both President and Minister of Petroleum,…
The numbers are staggering. In a country of over 200 million people, Nigeria has only 1,177 special needs schools, which falls woefully short of the demand. The Federal Ministry of Education reports that Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos lead the count,…
After enduring unimaginable abuse at the hands of Boko Haram insurgents and the Nigerian Military, surviving girls and young women of this terror in Northern Nigeria continue to face a new challenge of reintegration into communities. The affected girls and…
The establishment of the Ministry of Tourism under the administration of President Bola Tinubu was initially received with great optimism by stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sectors. It signified recognition at the highest levels of governance that tourism, a…
Nigeria’s democracy is again at the crossroads. The lack of transparency in funding Nigeria’s 18 registered political parties has raised critical questions on how the parties are funded and the level of influence, implications, and consequences of these financial backers…
The journey to securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions is becoming an increasingly challenging financial burden on many families. Education should be the cornerstone of technological advancement, industrialisation, and development in any forward-thinking economy. However, with the current economic hardships,…
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