The failure of Political, Security and Economic Sorcery, by Salisu Na'inna Dambatta       Nigeria is currently facing a triplet of experts, specialists and pundits in political, security and economic sorcery. They always predict doom for Nigeria. They are simultaneously trading their wares in a country they...

A Country That Is Bleeding, by Eric Teniola       On April 22 this year, the Minister of Defense, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (71) (rtd) was on the spot. He told State House correspondents that “Nigeria is bleeding”. During the media chat, he informed us all...

Nigeria’s Debt Stock To Hit N34trn With New Loans       The total debt stock for Nigeria could rise from N33 trillion to N34tr soon as the National Assembly approves another N1.1tr external loan request for the federal government. The House of Representatives yesterday approved the external loan...

Nigeria May Lose $1bn Annually To Contaminated Food       Nigeria may lose $1billion yearly to the consumption of aflatoxin contaminated food that result in diseases such as liver cancer, stunted growth among other disease, a recent study says. To this end, stakeholders have urged the Federal Government...

2023: Is Nigeria Ready For Woman President?, by Zubaida Baba Ibrahim       In less than two years from now, the curtain will be drawn on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. But while he is still the present occupant of Aso Rock, the seat of power,...

Nigeria, Six Others Account For 65% Global Gas Flaring – W/Bank       The World Bank on Wednesday said Nigeria and six other countries were responsible for two-thirds of global gas flaring. It said this in a statement titled ‘Seven countries account for two-thirds of global gas flaring’. The...