Tinubu’s 49.7 Trillion Naira Budget
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a budget of 49.7 trillion Naira (approximately $28 billion). This figure underscores a stark paradox: Nigeria is a country both “rich” and “poor”—abundant in crude oil and natural resources, yet struggling to...
Tax Reform Bill: A Path to Equity and Unity
Taxation is not merely a tool for generating revenue; it is a cornerstone for fostering national balance and ensuring the collective survival of all citizens. Recognizing this, Nigeria has, with wisdom, exempted many essential goods and services such as...
Climate Change and the Nigerian Youth
The effects of climate change are now at everyone’s doorstep, whether they are aware of it or not.
Many reports have shown that climate change is significantly impacting Nigeria’s environment, economy, and public health. These impacts are generally driven by...
A Work Template for the New Minister of Livestock Developmen
Nigeria boasts one of the largest cattle populations in Africa, ranking among the top on the continent. There are over 20 million cattle, primarily concentrated in the northern regions, including states such as Adamawa, Borno, Kaduna, and Kano.The new...
The Incessant Collapse of the National Grid
In just 24 hours, Nigeria’s national grid collapsed twice, marking the seventh collapse over the past year. These disruptions are not new; they reflect longstanding issues within Nigeria’s power sector, driven by inadequate infrastructure, maintenance challenges, vandalism, and systemic...
Insecurity and Night Travel in Nigeria
Many Nigerians are hesitant to travel at night, especially along routes considered red zones due to security challenges- banditry and kidnappingsOn Friday, September 1, 2024, we missed our flight from Yola to Abuja. The next day, Saturday, September 2,...
