NIGERIANS spend an astonishing $10bn annually on petrol and generator maintenance, according to a report by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). This figure underscores the country’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation, despite its environmental and economic challenges. The report,…
There is a popular cliché that is attributed to the late leader of Zimbabwe, Sir Robert Mugabe, thus: “When you see guards guarding any Government building during working hours, tell them the thieves are already inside”. Aside the humour…
Laments that “The NLC Has Failed Woefully To Protect Nigerian Workers” A frontline Nigerian social critic and human rights activist, Comrade Igbotako Nowinta, has told victims of bad leadership in the country, to “blame the organized labour for the…
“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims… but accomplices”-George Orwell George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and critic, that made name from his novel, The Animal Farm. The Animal Farm tells the story…
AS Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, the country finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in its journey towards digital transformation. In today’s world, access to digital resources has become crucial for promoting equity, sustainable development, and shared prosperity. To…
NIGERIA stands at a critical juncture, facing the challenge of building a viable and developed nation that upholds democratic principles and values. Achieving this ambitious goal requires adopting a robust integration approach that focuses on key strategies: strengthening democratic institutions,…
NIGERIA faces a critical economic challenge with high inflation rates impacting the affordability of essential goods and services for its citizens. In response to this, the establishment of a Price Control Board at the national or regional level could provide…
ONCE again, the season of sensation is upon us, this time around with a religious coloration that could cause consequential commotion. Yes, if the situation is poorly handled, it has the potential of throwing the country into a crisis,…
NIGERIA’S 1960s Constitution laid a foundation for a federal system characterised by regional autonomy and a shared governance structure that resonated with the diverse aspirations of its people. Reviving this Constitution’s spirit offers a pathway to concurrently implement regionalization and…
THE calls for restructuring Nigeria have intensified over recent years, reflecting the country’s deepening economic and political challenges. Various proposals have come forth, including the creation of the United States of Nigeria or the United Regions of Nigeria. These ideas…
