Insight

N5,000 Social Intervention, Matters Arising

As part of the Social Investment Programmes (SIP) promised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government to cushion the high level of poverty bedevilling the nation’s vulnerable people, the social safety net scheme has kicked off in nine states of the federation. The SIP...

Abuja Airport Closure and its Implications

The recent announcement by the minister of state for aviation, Hadi Sirika that the Nnamdi Azikiwe airpot will be closed for six weeks has continued to generate debate among stakeholders. The minister recently disclosed that flights will now be diverted to the Kaduna Airport,...

Examining Buhari’s Agriculture Policy

Agriculture is the mainstay of mankind, therefore wise nations all over the globe give it a priority by developing and exploiting this sector for the upkeep of their teeming populations through the earning development purpose, as well as employment, stemming down of crimes, corruption...

Revisiting Ajaokuta Steel Plant Revival

The federal government of Nigeria has set aside over four billion naira for the resuscitation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The total sum of N4, 272,797,371 is contained in the 2017 appropriation budget which was presented to the National Assembly in December by President...

Economy: Are We On The Right Track?

There is no doubt that the last one year has been tough economically in Nigeria due to the dwindling economy triggered by hyperinflation, rising job losses, foreign exchange conundrum, power failure, reduction in the daily oil production to 1.1 million from 2.1 million barrel...

What Next after Suspending Hike in Data tariff?

As the Nigerian populace continue to groan under excruciating economic conditions and the heavy burden of high rate of inflation and cost of living imposed on them by the current economic recession in the country, the planned increase of data tariff by telco brand...