House of Reps Urges Presidency to Revert Petrol Price Amid Rising Economic Hardship
This hike is famine filled. The House of Representatives in Nigeria has urged the presidency to revert to the old petrol price, highlighting concerns over the rising cost of living and economic hardships faced by citizens. This recommendation was part of…
Why 99% of Wealthiest Nigerians Evade Tax
Tax invasion is a drawback. A recent report by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has brought to light a concerning trend: 99% of the wealthiest Nigerians are evading taxes! Oops! This revelation has sparked a national dialogue,…
The Vaccine That Stole My Life: Larry Lowe’s Agony After the Covid Booster
The vaccination that followed the Covid-19 plague a few years ago had a vague feeling to it. Some accepted it under strict restrictions, others called it bluff. Others think, the vaccine or booster as it were would do more harm than good. Larry Lowe…
UNICEF Calls for Action on International Day of the Girl Child
It’s the international day of the girl child but the issues affecting this rung of the society happens every day and are mostly left unattended. In many parts of the world, girls still face significant barriers to quality education. Whether due to…
How Bad is Bad?: Nigeria Universities Miss out on Top 1000 List
It gets worse every year for the country’s education sector. If a country’s future is the worth of its education system, then Nigeria is completely off the shelf. Nigeria’s struggle for global academic recognition deepened with the recent release of the…
Milton: The Deadly Gust of Hurricanes
Hurricanes are often given names that sound benign, even beautiful. However, their impacts are anything but easy. This year’s hurricane season has been no exception, with Hurricane Milton now posing a severe threat to Florida. After briefly…
Stabilizing Nigeria’s Economy with Soybean
It’s economics 101. Nigeria’s agricultural sector is poised for a major boost following a strategic partnership between the federal government and the Trans Sahara Consortium to enhance soybean and sugarcane production. This collaboration is set to…
Former Ekiti Governorship Candidate Joins APC, Boosts Oyebanji’s Ranks
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State received a major boost on Monday, as Governor Biodun Oyebanji welcomed Engr. Kemi Elebute-Halle, the former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2022 election, into the…
US Presidential Poll: Who is Ahead?
Harris or “Hamilton”? Who is ahead? As the United States approaches election day on November 5, the race for the presidency has taken an unexpected twist. Initially expected to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the…
Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: Africa’s Struggle and the Global Responsibility to Ensure Resilience
Climate finance is critical to Africa’s fight against climate change, yet the continent continues to face significant challenges in accessing adequate funds. Despite being one of the least contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions (less than…