Issues/Policy
I, Formerly known As Nigeria…
At critical times in the life of a person, she’s called upon to do a name change. It can be the time of putting a marriage together. Or when scattering a marriage asunder! Nigeria is […]
Month: July 2021
Law
Gbaja: Constitution Review Will Address Foundational Deficiencies That Hinder Nigeria’s Prosperity
Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, says the ongoing constitution review will correct the “deficiencies” that hinder peace and prosperity in the country. Speaking at the Conference of Presiding Officers of Nigerian Legislatures […]
News
NHIS To Enroll All Nigerians By 2030 By Paul Adunwoke
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has assured Nigerians it will leverage on technology to deploy key initiatives aimed at ensuring a systematic expanded coverage of the vulnerable and non-vulnerable populations of the informal sector, the […]
Issues/Policy
INVESTIGATION: Extortion, Inflated Costs… The Nigerian Marriage Registry Where Fraud Is a Norm Taiwo Adebulu
While the federal government has reduced the fees for registering marriages in Nigeria, corrupt officials of marriage registries have continued to extort prospective couples by charging above the official rate — diverting millions of naira […]
Editorial
Government, Twitter and Public Interest
Given the apparent consensus that the controversy being generated from the ban placed on Twitter by the Federal Government is an ill-wind that blows no one any good, the negotiation reportedly ongoing between the two […]
Business
Nigerians Groan As Prices of Bread Soar By Gbenga Akinfenwa
True to their threat, bread producers have jerked up the prices of bread and other confectionaries across the country. This is coming for the second time in one year. The first price review was done […]
News
EXCLUSIVE: National Assembly Blocks Electronic Transmission of Election Results By Chinedu Asadu
The national assembly leadership has blocked the proposed electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria, TheCable can report. The lawmakers are set to pass the electoral act amendment bill, but the amendment dashes the hopes […]
News
Hard Drugs: NDLEA Opens Up On Chidinma By Chris Onuoha
‘How we will decide suspect’s fate’ Says our campuses are haven for drug users ‘Security agent, one other caught supplying sex drops, other narcotics to varsity students’ Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, the 21-year-old girl and 300-level […]
News
Southern Governors To Meet Again In Lagos Tomorrow By Seye Olumide
Akinrinade, Opadokun, Dogo Salute Move Urge Lobby Of NASS, States Assembly To Achieve Restructuring Following their May 11, 2021 declaration in Asaba Delta State, the 17 Southern governors will again converge on Lagos tomorrow for […]
Politics
Why Igbokwe Hates Igbo Champions By Emmanuel Aziken
The picture of Lagos-based All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain, Mr Joe Igbokwe kneeling in thanksgiving upon news of the capture of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB has stirred strong […]
Issues/Policy
Our Crisis President Is Wrestling With Self
Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s Presidency is sinking deeper into crisis daily. He appears not to be effectively governing but now only about control and power. The President and his advisers seem to have only […]
Issues/Policy
My Generation of Nigerians Could Be Heading For a Poorer, Lonelier Old Age By Muyiwa Adetiba
The economic stats for Nigeria haven’t been good for quite a while and the consequent quality of life of an average Nigerian has been on the decline. The situation predated this administration. In fact, arresting […]
Security
Dealing With Rising Insecurity By Segun Ige
Currently, I think there’s more hope in the future than in the present: Nigerian leaders seem to be paying more attention to the 2023 elections than on the spate of insecurity across the country. We’ve, […]
Life Style
Femi Kuti: My Siblings And I Grew Up Traumatised Seeing Fela Being Beaten Several Times
Femi Kuti, the eldest son of Fela, Afrobeat legend, says he and his siblings grew up as traumatised children seeing their father being beaten by security operatives on numerous occasions. The musician spoke of his […]
Issues/Policy
X-raying China’s Debt Trap Model For South Africa By Mahmood Hakan
Among the different nations on the African continent, South Africa has always been perceived as being ahead of the others on various developmental and infrastructural parameters. Rightfully so, the country has a relatively good network […]
Editorial
Punch: Aviation Sector Reforms Long Overdue
NIGERIA’S global reputation took a further hit recently when malfunctioning runway lights compelled delays and the diversion of Lagos-bound international flights. The collapse of the lights made landing at night unsafe and saw British Airways, […]
Business
INTERVIEW: How Smepeaks Is Solving Problems For Emerging Businesses Using Real-Time Information, Akinosun Explains
Grace Akinosun, CEO of smepeaks, who studied science laboratory and petroleum chemicals, transitioned to the media industry by harnessing digital technologies to promote small businesses. In this Interview with TheCable’s Mary Ugbodaga, Akinosun shares her motivation […]
Issues/Policy
How To Resurrect Buried Prosperity – VP Osinbajo
*HOW TO RESURRECT BURIED PROSPERITY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE MINING, BY OSINBAJO* *VP canvases effective collaboration between FG, States, Local Govts & communities as game-changer in sector_ *Adds: “We must discourage export of raw minerals” By effectively […]
Issues/Policy
Femi Adesina: Where Did This Zulum Emerge From?
I know he is an academic, a Professor and a former Rector of Ramat Polytechnic, Borno State. He was also Commissioner for Reconstruction under the immediate past Governor Kashim Shettima. But where did this man […]
News
Fourth Mainland Bridge and Lagos Real Estate Market By Kehinde Akinyemi
Infrastructure plays a critical part of a country’s development. Its role in real estate development cannot be overemphasized. As a matter of fact, infrastructure facilities contribute immensely to demographic movement and population growth, and accounts […]