NAHCON: The Huge Task on Jalal Arabi's Broad Shoulders, by Abdulrahman Abdulraheem   The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has a peculiar but interesting history. Its peculiarity stems from the fact that it is not meant to serve the advancement or betterment of worldly affairs,...

IMF Prescriptions: A Cautionary Note To President Tinubu, by Muhammad Sagagi   The point being made that the IMF and the World Bank lend ‘critical support’ to countries around the globe is well noted. However, the real issues go beyond ‘lending support’ to countries. More pertinent...

Kogi Free Education and Governor Yahaya Bello's Zero Out-of-School Children Policy Prior to the current administration, the state of education in Kogi State lacked clear direction. A comprehensive 2017 survey conducted by ACTIONAID/PIBCID revealed critical insights into the education sector's performance and challenges in the...

A Memo to AGF on CBN Act and Descent into Lawlessness Dear HM & AGF, I am constrained to write you through this channel for two reasons. First, I do not have direct or personal contact with you. Secondly, the issues I am about to raise...

Nigerian Women in Negative Spotlight: A Call for Change   By Zeenat Sambo All over the world, the media plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality and women's rights as well as protecting women. It is undoubted that the media shapes public perceptions, influences social norms...

A Perspective on Doing Business in Africa, by Ejike E. Okpa   Some years ago, I was introduced to a lady whose name is Mary, who somehow has garnered attention in Africa. She lives in California but somehow believes she is the queen of what is...