I WANT TO BE A VICE CHANCELLOR By Prof Abdelghaffar Amoka All is not well with our universities, but everyone, including myself, wants to be a Vice-Chancellor. The VC of a broken system. The funding crisis is getting deeper, and there is no sight that it...

Maigatari Market: A Pillar of Economic Growth for Northern Nigeria, by Aliyu M. Jamil   Maigatari Market is a powerhouse of economic activity that significantly contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of people in Northern Nigeria and beyond. With an annual revenue of approximately N1.5 billion (about $3.75...

On TikTok and X Tax Non-Compliance in Nigeria By Shuaib S. Agaka The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised concerns over the failure of social media giants X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok to meet Nigeria's tax filing requirements. According to a recent report obtained...

Tax Reform Bills: The North Must  Modernise Anyhow By Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad The tax reform bills recently sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, have generated controversies over the past weeks. Many commentators have expressed their views in support of the bills...

British-Nigerian Trailblazers: The Divergent Paths of Ademola Lookman and Kemi Badenoch By Aliyu M. Jamil In a momentous celebration for Nigeria and its global citizens, Ademola Lookman, a gifted footballer currently showcasing his talents at Atalanta in Italy's Serie A, was honored with the distinguished African...

Shamseldeen Ogunjimi: Assumption of Nigeria's Acting AGF Amidst Fiscal Reforms By Rahma Oladosu During an editorial meeting at the Economic Confidential, discussions turned to the likely successor for the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). Two members confidently predicted Shamseldeen Ogunjimi would take over from Mrs....