Perspectives
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The Dangote conundrum, By Dare Babarinsa
From all indications, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s participation in the G20 summit was a resounding success. He went there to declare that Nigeria is back as a force to be reckoned with in the international community. “Nigeria is poised, able and willing to be a major player in this family of the G20 and in shaping a new world, without…
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Tinubu: the missing link, by Kola Amzat
Nigeria is undoubtedly a prodigiously endowed country. This nation obviously has everything nature could give. With an awesome population of more than 220 million people, constituting a huge market by, Nigeria remains the most populous black nation on earth. With more than 300 ethnic groups, the country is reputed for the vastness of its land space, the incredible diversity of…
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The DISCOs and the NEPA mentality, By Simbo Olorunfemi
What governs the relationship between the Electricity Distribution Companies, a.k.a. DISCOs and the Nigerian Consumers, especially as it relates to the issue of Electricity meters? Whose responsibility is it, or should it be, to procure meters? Who gets to take ownership of it? The one who procures, the one whom the meter serves by helping it to monitor consumption so…
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Nigeria’s presidential election portends good for democracy, By Femi Odere
The much-awaited and anticipated Nigerian presidential election has come and gone with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared the winner of the presidential contest. The president-elect was also a two-term governor of Lagos State (Nigeria’s foremost commercial and most populous state) for eight years. The recently concluded presidential election, which is the seventh by the…
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My first thoughts on the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal’s verdict, By Obiajunwa Ama
Now that the Learned Justices of the Court of Appeal, have delivered their judgement on the cases that emanated from the 2023 presidential elections, it is always right to provide some thoughts as legal minds. I will attempt to comment on few of the issues in a short and clear way, while we await written copies of the full judgement…
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Tinubu’s first 100 Days: putting Nigeria on the path of recovery, By Sunday Dare
In most political climes the first 100’days of an administration is now viewed as a bellwether of things to come. The actions and policies implemented give insight into the direction of a government and more importantly into the personal vision of the head of state. The leadership of President Bola Tinubu in its initial 100days gives us reasons for optimism…
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Heroes of presidential election tribunal verdict, By Kola Amzat
After about five months of palpable apprehension within the nation political sphere following titanic legal battles at Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), the Tribunal eventually gave its landmark verdict late hours on Sept 06, 2023 affirming the victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), as the President, Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, as previously declared by Independent…
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When rebellion is a virtue, By Femi Fani-Kayode
Unfolding events in Africa continue to intrigue the world and the fact that no less than seven military coups have been successfully effected in no less than seven African countries in the last three years gives cause for concern. What is the cause for these violent acts of mutiny and rebellion and can there be any justification for such behaviour?…
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President Tinubu, 100 days and leadership as marathon, By Abdulaziz Abdulaziz
What is leadership? Or, more correctly; what makes leadership impactful? Is leadership impact measured by the bricks and mortar actions of today or by aggregation of the strategic steps that gives a delayed but rewarding tomorrow? Is a desired leadership one that puts bought cookies on the table today or the one that aims to build bakeries and produce enough…
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What if..the story of how I started Virgin Atlantic, By Richard Branson
I’ve always asked ‘what if…’ questions as an entrepreneur, and the inception of Virgin Atlantic was no exception. The idea of starting Virgin Atlantic came about back when I was 28 years old and was catching a flight to the BVI to be reunited with Joan (who is now my lovely wife). When my flight was cancelled at the last minute, I…
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