Perspectives
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Seun Okinbaloye’s excesses and unethical conduct , Kola Amzat
As we enter a new week, rumor is rife that Seun Okinbaloye, the ace journalist in the employment of Channels TV has been relieved of his duty. It was reported that his employer had to sacrifice him in order to prevent their Broadcasting License from been withdrawn by the Federal Authority. He was alleged to have displayed high level of…
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N70,000 minimum wage and the onus on state governments, by Kunle Sanni
President Bola Tinubu and the organised labour unions agreed last week to increase the minimum wage for Nigerian workers to N70,000, which is a significant and positive development. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, who briefed journalists after the labour meeting with the federal government disclosed the unions accepted the offer because of other incentives attached.…
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Ibadan-Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway as signposts of Nigerian Federalism, by Taiwo Adisa
Since the July 11 judgment of the Supreme Court, which granted financial autonomy to the 774 local governments in the country, voices have been divided about the true say of the 1999 Constitution and the take of the apex court. Some have hailed the decision as affirming the existence of the third tier of government in the polity, while others…
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SAMOA Agreement: Nigerians have nothing to worry about, by Gbemiga Ogunleye
The SAMOA Agreement, is a broad legal framework between the European Union and some members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The agreement, signed in Brussels on 28 June, was named after the Pacific Island nation of SAMOA, in recognition of the fact that it was the first country to sign it in 2023, and also…
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Financial Times reportage on Nigerian economy – standards are falling, by Manuel Agbakwuru
Anyone familiar with the famed subtlety and etiquette of understatement that the British have turned into a cultural art form would see the sheer arrogance and disrespect, bordering on racist condescension, in the recent Financial Times editorial titled “Shock Therapy Alone Will Not Cure Nigeria’s Economic Ills.” Such an editorial would hardly scale the barriers of most self-respecting Nigerian online…
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Taxation: The uncommon ideology of the tax boss, by Arabinrin Aderonke
Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), recently unveiled his vision for Nigeria’s tax system. His speech reveals a fresh, supportive vision for how taxes can drive economic success rather than hinder it. This showcased a move from traditional tax practices, aiming to create a more supportive environment for business growth and economic prosperity. The Tax…
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Eedris Abdul-Kareem’s penchant for denigrating Nigeria, by Kola Amzat
In the twilight of ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo regime, a Nigerian Singer, Eedris Abdulkareem released a very damning record against the country; very destructive and disruptive. The widely celebrated song, toxic and acidic, with a very dominant track- “Nigeria Jaga Jaga, Nigeria Scatter Scatter, Nigeria Suffer Suffer” clearly resonated particularly amongst the teeming youths, labour movement leaders and Civil Liberty Organizations…
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For local councils, it’s freedom at last, by Bolaji Adebiyi
President Bola Tinubu should explore politics to enforce the apex court judgment on council financial autonomy, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, could hardly conceal his anger. The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court asserting the financial independence and the democratic rights of local governments in the country had riled him. He said the apex court’s decision…
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Harnessing Cloud Technology to reduce cost and enhance performance in Nigeria’s broadcast media, by Bashir Isiaka
Broadcast media in Nigeria like others in developing countries, faces several challenges such as high operational cost, limited scalability and the need to enhance performance to meet audience growing demands. There is a need therefore for the Broadcast industry to benefit from Cloud Technology, drawing on the successful implementation of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Galaxy Backbone Cloud Service (GBB)…
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Ali Ndume: Leopard never changes its spots, by Kola Amzat
In an interview recently granted by Senator Ali Ndume within the complex of the National Assembly Complex, he made sweeping allegations against the president that the ex-Lagos State governor has been caged by certain forces who he refused to mention. He also alleged that the president is less concerned on the issue bothering on security of the nation, poverty, and…
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