Perspectives
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Commercializing the Bank of Agriculture for national growth, by Kabiru Adisa
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) was established to provide financial support for the agricultural sector, but it has struggled to fulfill its mandate due to limited funding and operational inefficiencies. Agriculture remains a crucial pillar of Nigeria’s economy, providing employment for millions and contributing significantly to GDP. However, access to affordable credit remains a major challenge for farmers and agro-allied…
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Fayemi at 60: Looking back at his legacy of service, by Sunday Aikuirawo
When he was born on February 9, 1965 to the illustrious family of Falade Fayemi, the information officer extraordinaire, the family did not think twice to decide his name. He was christened Olukayode Folorunso. The two names signified the mood of the family. He was the one who has brought a redemptive joy, especially to a boy-seeking mother after a…
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Going back to the classroom! By Segun Odegbami
A few days ago, Felix, a childhood friend that I had not seen or heard from since we both left secondary school in Jos (he went to St. John’s College while I was to St. Murumba College) called me up from the blue. After all the usual felicitations he commended me for attaining national prominence the way I did despite…
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12 Nuggets of Progress under President Tinubu, by Senator George Akume
2025 has already started full throttle, and our Renewed Hope Agenda is in full swing. In just under two years, we are seeing tangible progress, as our efforts aimed at economic transformation begin to bear fruit under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. 1/ We’re working relentlessly to curb inflation and restore credibility to our monetary framework. By transforming the foreign…
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Who says Tinubu is not bothered about insecurity in the North? By Yusuf Ali
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges of insecurity in the Northern region. He has given clear marching orders to security agencies to end the menace of banditry and other criminal activities in the Northwest, with a special focus on Zamfara and other affected states. Who says Tinubu is not bothered about insecurity in…
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A letter to Rotimi Amaechi, by Ugo Egbujo
Dear Lion of Ubima. I greet you. God said, Don’t put your trust in man. But you put your trust in Buhari and ran around the stadium in premature triumph. You must write your memoir. A frog doesn’t make an afternoon dash in vain. What exactly led to that joyful exuberance? Buhari must have promised you something. The nation needs…
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For road traffic offenders, Lagos no longer at ease! By Funke Cole
In a bustling city like Lagos, Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, it is not surprising that traffic gridlocks and congestion are daily occurrences. But ever-forward looking, the state government has continued to rise above the shenanigans of some recalcitrant motorists and road users who have formed the habit of committing all manner of excesses. All thanks to the Lagos State Traffic…
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Ribadu – El-Rufai: before today, there was yesterday, and there’ll be tomorrow, by Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice
On November 26, 2011, Yasmin, the eldest daughter of Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, passed away at the young age of 25 in her London apartment. Overwhelmed by sorrow and grief, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, despite his own constricted emotions, displayed remarkable strength and loyalty. He travelled to London to bring home the fragile remains of Yasmin, the beloved daughter of his friend.…
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UTME: Registering with tears, by Wale Fatade
Those who don’t have children writing the university entrance exams this year don’t know what you are enjoying. I envy you all. It’s nearly five years that I had dealings with JAMB last, I didn’t know it’s now torture, extreme torture. And if you have the bad fortune of your child’s school refusing to get involved like my son’s, welcome…
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2027: El-Rufai, Amaechi, Aregbesola, Fayemi have no electoral value to unseat the President, by Kola Amzat
Keen observers of developments in the nation political sphere would not be disappointed at vituperations and ranting of the quartet of El-Rufai, Amaechi, Aregbesola and Fayemi at APC, the ruling party and even, to the president. In recent times, they’ve all seized the platforms of an Annual Abuja Political Conference and other different political fora they’re separately invited, to recklessly…
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