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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 corruption. The persistence of national...

Commodity Associations and Food Crisis in Nigeria

Today, Nigerians and the Nigerian government are alarmed by the food crisis the country is facing. According to the Cadre Harmonisé report, over 31.8 million Nigerians are suffering from acute food insecurity. Reflecting back, how did Nigeria manage to avoid a food crisis during the...

N5.10trn spent on petrol subsidy in 2023

1. 2006: N220bn 2. 2007: N236bn 3. 2008: N360bn 4. 2009: N198bn 5. 2010: N416bn 6. 2011: N1.90trn 7. 2012: N690bn 8. 2013: N495bn 9. 2014: N482bn 10. 2015: N317bn 11. 2016: N99bn 12. 2017: N142bn 13. 2018: N722bn 14. 2019: N578bn 15. 2020: N134bn 16. 2021: N1.16trn 17. 2022: N2.91trn 18. 2023: N5.10trn 19. 2024: N4.21trn*Note: 2024 is as at July*<Agora...

Governor Fintiri and Water Supply

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s development strategy is both integrated and focused. Each project is carried through to completion and designed to enhance the effectiveness of others.Some critics have raised concerns that the Fintiri government has fallen short in the water supply and distribution sector,...

Ondo APC Governorship, Aiyedatiwa and the Presidency

The presidency is expected to back one of the numerous contenders for the Ondo APC 2024 gubernatorial primary election, scheduled for April 20th, 2024. The competition will be intense yet clear-cut, offering opportunities but also posing challenges. Among the candidates is Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the...

A Work Template for the Almajiri Commission

 President Tinubu has appointed the board and management of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children. Brigadier-General Lawal Ja'afar Isa (Rtd) is now serving as the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, while Dr. Idris Muhammad Sani is serving as the Executive...