Auctioning Emefiele’s duplexes

There can be little progress in Nigeria until the country becomes serious about fighting corruption. The fact that one government official could acquire a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja without raising any alarms speaks volumes about the country’s anti-corruption efforts. Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, allegedly acquired this sprawling estate, […]

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Alaafin, Olubadan, Soun: A renewed power tussle

By Emmanuel Oladesu A renewed power struggle is creating tension among three foremost traditional rulers in Oyo State. Like their predecessors, Governor Seyi Makinde and the House of Assembly may not find it an easy nut to crack. The tension cannot be totally doused by legislation, litigation and force. History connects the three monarchs, their […]

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Appraisal of two years of ‘Tinubunomics

By Jide Ojo President Bola Tinubu has eight-point priority areas as enunciated in his 80-page Renewed Hope Agenda. They are reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth; strengthening national security for peace and prosperity; boosting agriculture to achieve food security; unlocking energy and natural resources for sustainable development; and enhancing infrastructure and transportation as enablers […]

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FG’s doublespeak on solar import ban

Federal Government officials have unwittingly sowed seeds of confusion as to whether or not the Bola Tinubu regime is planning a ban on importation of photovoltaic panels any time soon. Self-impressed with what the experts in his ministry are doing, the Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, recently claimed the government was willing […]

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