World Breastfeeding Week in Nigeria Amid Hunger Protest By Lawal Dahiru Mamman Before the hunger protest under the banner of #EndBadGovernance ensued, organizers made their intentions public. Initially, they were thought to be "faceless groups" plotting under the cover of night. Ironically, once they revealed themselves,...

On Women Participation in the Tech Ecosystem By Shuaib S. Agaka A report recently released by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) indicated a gender disparity in favour of males regarding participation in Nigeria's digital economy. This is a big problem that needs quick action. It...

Customs, ICPC and the Corruption War in Nigeria By Abdulsalam Mahmud Corruption is one malaise that has stunted Nigeria's growth and prosperity. The cankerworm has also damaged the nation's reputation in the eyes of the world. Some years back, a British Prime Minister described our dear...

Otedola backs Tinubu’s Windfall tax, Blasts Bank Chiefs for Owning Private Jets Dear Members of the Press, I am writing to express my strong support for the implementation of a windfall tax in Nigeria and to highlight the critical role this measure plays in fostering a...

CBN and the Road to One Trillion Dollars By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem When President Bola Tinubu nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 15, 2023, those knowledgeable about the rot in the system and his pedigree were excited about...

Nigeria Customs and its Mid-Term Scorecard in 2024 By Abdulsalam Mahmud Here in Nigeria, it is customary for many government organisations and institutions to wait till a year elapse before taking stock of their performance, activities and programmes - all-through the year. A few of them...