Perspectives
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Zacch Adedeji : The revelation of President Tinubu’s reliable team, by Arabinrin Ogunleye-Bello
Zacch Adedeji’s emergence as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) marks a turning point in Nigeria’s tax administration, he came on board with an extensive experience, knowledge, and influential networks to steer the organization towards unprecedented success. Following a remarkable track record in financial management and strategic planning, Adedeji has embarked on a mission to revolutionize…
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If oil disappeared tomorrow, by Haitham Al Ghais
If oil disappeared tomorrow, there would be no more jet fuel, gasoline or diesel. Internal combustion engine automobiles, buses, trucks, lorries and coaches would be stranded. Airplanes powered by jet fuel would be grounded. Freight and passenger rail powered by diesel would halt. People could not get to work; children could not get to school. The shipping industry, transporting both…
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Abiodun’s renewed effort towards sustainable food production, by Femi Ogbonnikan
The time has come for a deliberate policy of government on sustainable food self-sufficiency in Nigeria for social safety and security. Food security-the availability, accessibility, and affordability to meet the dietary needs of individuals-is a critical global issue that cannot be treated with levity. Food is everything. It is national security, it’s the economy, it is employment, it is energy,…
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Tinubu’s marching orders on slain soldiers and the issues at stake, by Stanley Nkwocha
The ultimate measure of a leader is defined by how he responds in times of emergencies; it also goes to demonstrate the attitude, courage and compassion in him. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s response to the killing of 16 soldiers during a peacekeeping mission in Delta State aptly captures the true definition of leadership. Immediately the report of the attack got…
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Pulaaku Initiative: Tinubu’s message of hope to the North, By Modibo Mustapha
It was the first Nigeria Army Chief of Staff and Former Military Governor of the defunct Northern Region, late General Hassan Usman Katsina (Ciroman Katsina), that described in the social menace of begging and destitution in the North as a Hausan-Fulani community problem. He said this during a media chart on an NTA network program in February 1992. Exactly 32…
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Sanwo-Olu: The untold story, by Dele Sobowale
Facts speak for themselves”. That is what most of us have been led to believe. But like most common statements, when put to the test, it has not always been the case. Back in the 1970s, working with a research firm in Boston, USA, we set out to put that statement to the test. Actors were drafted to stage a…
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Embracing Service and Family: The inspiring journey of SP Alao Matthew…, by Olumuyiwa Adejobi
…Beyond the notion “Can anything good come out of their Jerusalem.” Despite the efforts of Police Officers in ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians, which require commitment and dedication, an average Nigerian harbours the opinion that the children of Police officers, most especially, the ones who live or lived in the barracks cannot be great and successful. This notion…
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Nigeria’s story is not one of doom and gloom but of hope and potential , by Ade Omole
Nigeria’s journey, while marked by challenges, is one of resilience, reform, and renewal. The narrative portrayed in the recent Financial Times editorial overlooks the strides made and the hopeful trajectory set forth by the current administration. Contrasting the erroneous portrayal of Nigeria as a “failing state” in the Financial Times article dated March 13th, 2024, the country is experiencing a…
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Harvest time for Bagudu’s tomatoes, by Bolaji Adebiyi
The 1,500-hectare tomatoes farm and processing factory the former governor facilitated a couple of years ago has begun to bear fruit, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Abubakar Bagudu, who now heads the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has a flair for agriculture not only because he thinks it’s a sure way to enhance the food security of the nation but…
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The Nigerian Customs: corruption and dwindling reputation, by Rasheed Anbali
In an effort to protect local industries and promote strategic sectors, particularly agriculture,” for smoother flow. Under President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian government implemented embargoes on certain commodities and restricted the use of foreign exchange for their importation. The directive was issued via an Executive Order in May 2017 Certain elements within the Nigerian Customs Service saw this as an…
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