Of controversial tax reform bill and Nigeria’s automotive industry
SINCE the inauguration of the 10th assembly on 13 June 2023, an estimated 500 bills have been initiated, 53 of…
Counting the gains of President Tinubu’s economic renewal
AS the first full year of President Tinubu’s administration, 2024 has come with its unique share of challenges and triumphs.…
2024 Recap: How Zacch Adedeji broke record of tax administration in Nigeria
Change is never easy, but it is often necessary. In 2024, Nigeria witnessed a series of reforms that underscored the…
Xmas in those good old days
THERE is something unique about Christmas. Its endemic enigma I mean. Its allure, mystifying and imponderable in its cryptic puzzle.…
Embracing tax reform: A call to action for Nigeria’s youth
AT this significant crossroads, the future prosperity of Nigeria heavily relies on visionary reforms and active civic participation. One such…
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is Diverging
Stagnating incomes in sub-Saharan Africa’s resource-intensive economies necessitate more effective fiscal management and broad-based structural reforms. Sub-Saharan Africa is home…
New trajectory of NNPCL under Kyari’s leadership
Quite early in the life of the Nigerian state, in the 1970s, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), the then military Head…
On safe fuel storage during harmattan
THE harmattan season, characterised by dry and dusty winds, impacts various aspects of daily life, particularly in parts of West…
Digital nomads: The global workforce of tomorrow
THE idea of working remotely, once a unique feature for a few, has pretty much become an everyday norm these…
Reflecting on Lagos 2025 Budget of Sustainability
The Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, recently presented the proposed 2025 Annual Budget tagged: “Lagos 2025 Budget of…
Why men’s health awareness matters
ON November 6, the World Health Organisation (WHO) used its public WhatsApp channel to broadcast an important message: “November, or…
No excuse for violence against women
GENDER inequality and violence against women remain among the greatest challenges to sustainable development, not just in Nigeria but globally.…
How Interior Ministry is redefining national service under Tunji-Ojo
“THE strength of a nation lies in its ability to adapt, improve, and secure its citizens,” said an ancient thinker,…
For Buhari, ore mekunu (friend of the poor), at 82
THIS will stick in memory for life. It was March, 2020. The whole world was at the edge. A pandemic…
A reflection on apathy and inaction in Nigeria
THE easiest and most attractive national pastime is buck-passing, especially with the bunch of leaders that we have, who can…
Of Lakurawa terrorists, information mismanagement
THE emergence of the “Lakurawa” terror group in Northwestern Nigeria has added a new layer to the country’s complex security…
Defamation debate: Between Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi
In 2019, my son, Gidado Shuaib—News Digest publisher and host of the annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA)—found himself enmeshed in…
Nigeria must embrace AI to tackle the chronic disease crisis
Chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and COPD are wreaking havoc across the globe, and Nigeria is no exception. As…
The future of insurance in Africa rests on embracing technological advancements
With the insurance landscape ever-evolving, it is becoming increasingly crucial for insurance companies to embrace innovative technological advancements that introduce…
Tinubu’s tax mentality needs reform
VALUE Added Tax (VAT) is a regressive tax that disproportionately affects poorer families, who pay a larger percentage of their…
