Banking
Our Banks Need Help | Vanguard
Any economy is as strong as its banks. So, if this is “our worst possible time”, then no sector of the economy reflects our situation better than our banks. That many are hanging on the […]
Year: 2016
Issues/Policy
Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc on Lagos, Ogun
The rain that has been falling for the past 10 days in Lagos and Ogun states claimed two lives on Tuesday as a newly-wed teenager and a gatekeeper were killed in the states. While the […]
Banking
Who the Parallel Forex Market ‘Epp’?, By Olamide Eyinla
…to manage the parallel market into extinction, I am of the opinion that the first decision is to reduce the demand in that market, and consequently reduce the supply. To reduce demand, the CBN needs […]
Education
Mark Zuckerberg’s (Free) Education Of Nigerians, By Okey Ndibe
Unlike the tech entrepreneur, many of Nigeria’s wealthiest amassed their fortunes by shooting their way to power, rigging elections, through contract fraud, from questionable acquisition of oil blocks or other transfers of public assets. I […]
Aviation
Nigeria’s Four Major Airports Must Be Concessioned – Aviation Minister
The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday said there was no going back on the Federal Government’s plan to concession the four major airports in the country. Mr. Sirika made the remark […]
Economy
Reports Of Hardship In Nigeria ‘Mere Propaganda’ – NAN chief, Onanuga
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Bayo Onanuga, has come under fire after accusing the Nigerian media of embellishing reports about the country’s economic crisis that has left families struggling to survive. […]
Life Style
Sex Poses Different Risks for Men and Women as They Age
In one of those incredibly rare cases where things work out better for women than for men, it appears a regular, robust sex life into a man’s late-50s through mid-80s is linked to an increased […]
Health
Here’s Exactly How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day
You can stop obsessing over eight glasses a day now, k? You’ve probably heard you’re supposed to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. That’s almost enough to fill a 2 liter bottle—which […]
Aviation
Emirates Jet Crashed As Gear Went Up For 2nd Landing Attempt
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The pilot in last month’s Emirates airliner crash landing in Dubai tried to take off again after a brief touchdown and had already begun raising the landing gear when […]
Technology
Galaxy Note 7 Explodes While Man Is Sleeping
Not convinced Samsung’s Note 7 recall is a serious issue? According to a report on Reddit, one unit exploded while hooked up to Samsung’s stock charger, causing nearly $1,800 AUD ($1,383 USD) in property damage. […]
Health
There Is A Possible Link Between Car Exhausts And Alzheimer’s
Iron is known to be toxic to brain cells, and tiny magnetic iron particles (magnetite) are thought to be involved in the development of neurological disorders. Now, for the first time, we have identified the […]
Technology
The FAA May Ban The Galaxy Note 7 From Being Taken On Board Public Aircraft
It look like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in the process of deciding whether to ban the Galaxy Note 7 from being taken on board aircraft following Samsung’s decision to recall the device after […]
YOUTH Matters
Mark Zuckerberg, Nigeria’s Youth and the Politics of Things, By Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji
Brace Up Nigeria. I am convinced more than ever before that the generation that will salvage our country is right before Us and 2019 will be the beginning. This for me is a season of […]
Education
Osun And Its Investment In Education, By Ademola Adesola
The idea of education for development motivates Osun to prioritise education. Governor Aregbesola underscores this in the address he delivered at the opening of the Osogbo Government High School last week. In his words, “Education […]
Issues/Policy
Chibok Girls: Nigerian Military On Course, By Chukwudi Enekwechi
…it needs to be restated that armed forces are well grounded organisations that are not disposed to utilising propaganda in carrying out their operations, and neither do they engage in frivolities. These are all in […]
CRIME
Fighting Criminality With Illegality Equals Injustice, By Owei Lakemfa
As a journalist, I believe that even the best writers need an editor; a brilliant EFCC needs an independent agency to decide whether based on the facts before it, prosecution is necessary. I have a […]
Issues/Policy
Why APC Should Win Edo Governorship Election – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Godwin Obaseki, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s election in Edo State, as a seasoned technocrat to lead. Mr. Buhari said this at the APC’s mega […]
Economy
Beyond Selfies: Zuckerberg’s Visit and The Knowledge Economy, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
Nigeria is light years behind in the new knowledge economy. For it to compete, ground work must be laid to become factor driven, efficiency driven and innovation driven. A lot of work needs to be […]
Government
Garlands for “That Zenith Boy” at 50, By Abdulrafiu Lawal
As he winds down his second term, my prayer for him is that he does not come across those political associates who give second term governors the drink that intoxicates them and makes them play […]
Government
Ekiti To Decentralise State, LG Workers’ Payments | Punch
Ekiti State Government has hinted that it may stop the central payment of state and local government workers’ salaries, saying local governments will be encouraged to pay their workers. Governor Ayodele Fayose spoke in Ado […]