How to Fix Nigeria: The Nigerian Conundrum 09/28/08 There is too high level of hypocrisy, insincerity and lack of integrity in the practice of our politics at the present time. Until an acceptable code of values with sanctions and punishment clearly spelt out evolves as the guidepost to our politics neither the fruits of education nor that of economic development can become available to the mass of our people. Poverty will continue to hold the society hostage.
How to Fix Nigeria: The Economy 09/28/08 What has come to the fore actually is why the success in macroeconomic stability has not significantly promoted micro economic activities, especially in Nigeria . Is the source of macro stability as important as the stability itself?
Preface to Cover: Silence of the Drums 09/28/08 We need to fix Nigeria: its energy, economy, its politics, its health, its education, its agriculture, its national security, its endemic corruption and the Niger Delta
How to Fix Nigeria: The Judiciary 09/28/08 The Judiciary occupies a very important, significant and strategic position in every society. A good, independent, upright and incorruptible Judiciary precipitates happiness and orderliness of the society. It is the bastion of the world’s hope as it offers a formidable panacea to the plight, quandary and predicament of the down trodden masses
How to Fix Nigeria: Corruption 09/28/08 It is not a bad idea to include anti-corruption as part of the curriculum in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, so that our children can grow up hating the menace by nature. They should be taught why it is wrong to bend the rules to favour those who do not deserve the favour and the effect on the overall society
How to Fix Nigeria: Health 09/28/08 The National Health Policy has all it takes to effect a creditable fix in the health sector. It prescribes a three-tier health structure for Nigeria, with primary health care, PHC, including refined traditional medicine as the foundation, secondary health care, SHC, also known as general hospitals the supporting pillars, and tertiary health care, THC, consisting of teaching and specialty hospitals the apex
The Gaffe on Yar’Adua 09/22/08 False news report that President Umaru Yar’Adua would resign leads to the closure of Channels Television
Sacked by the Katsina Mafia 09/14/08 Babagana Kingibe loses battle for influence at the presidency with his sack as secretary to the government of the federation last week
How to Fix Nigeria: The Electoral Process 09/28/08 Nigeria needs to overcome electoral challenges for the people and their leaders to be united in the common cause of nation building. This is why overcoming the problems of 2007 is preparing Nigeria for the future it deserves
How to Fix Nigeria: Education 09/28/08 Fixing education is tantamount to fixing Nigeria. This is why one sees a misplacement of priorities in President Yar’ Adua’s 7-point agenda, where education is ranked FOURTH. Education should have been given a pride of place because the other components of the agenda require education to be accomplished
Still at War with Itself 09/22/08 The Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is going into the council election, a badly disunited front
Keep Your Mouth Shut 09/28/08 Political appointees and staff at the presidency take oath of secrecy in compliance with presidential directive
Now, the Biggest Of Them All 09/28/08 All is now set for the Supreme Court to hear the appeal against the Presidential Election Tribunal’s judgement upholding the election of Umaru Yar’Adua as president in the 2007 election
Docked for Marrying 86 Wives 09/22/08 Muhammed Bello Masaba, the man who has 86 wives, is now arraigned in a Minna Sharia Court
More Trouble For Ex-Minister 09/22/08 Babalola Borishade, former minister of aviation, arraigned again over frauds committed during his tenure
The Pains of The Disabled 09/14/08 For persons with physical disability in Nigeria, access to public buildings, banks’ premises in particular, still poses a lot of problem
On Their Way Out of Lagos 09/14/08 The use of motorcycles as means of public transportation may soon be banned in Lagos State
Who Killed Soboma George? 09/01/10 The assassination of Soboma George, ex-Niger Delta militant, by gunmen causes anxiety over the security situation in Rivers State
Rivers State: The Colour of 2011 Race 09/01/10 Political interest groups in Rivers State employ various forms of tactics, legal and illegal, to gain advantage in the race for the governorship seat in the state.
Fresh Offensive against Pirates 09/01/10 The UN puts its weight behind renewed efforts to secure international waterways from pirates
South Africa After Mbeki 09/28/08 Thabo Mbeki’s exit as president of South Africa causes a quake which is now threatening unity in the African National Congress, ANC
Pakistan's Tale Of Tears 09/28/08 Terrorists attack popular hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, leaving behind tears and tales of woe
Change of Baton at Safaricom 09/01/10 MIChael Joseph, chief executive officer of Safaricom, one of Kenya's leading mobile network operators, is set to retire from the company. On November 1, Joseph will retire as CEO of a company he served as helmsman in the past ten years.
Benefits of Ports' Reform 09/01/10 Nigerian importers begin to enjoy the benefits of ports' reform as the long waiting time at the ports which forced ship owners to impose surcharges on their goods has greatly reduced
A Remarkable Step Forward 09/01/10 The aviation industry in Nigeria receives the prestigious Category One Certification from the US Federal Aviation Authority
A Council of Mutual Interests 09/01/10 Ogun State government and the Shandong Province of China sign a memorandum of understanding to establish a business council
A Car for Senior Executives 09/01/10 Upper middle class Nigerian executives who need a car that meets their taste can go for Chevrolet Epica, a product of General Motors
Trailed by Controversy 09/28/08 The decision of the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation to hold a public hearing on a matter that is already in court is raising eyebrows
UBA Savers Smile 09/28/08 Twelve customers emerge winners of the first set of draws in the UBA PLC Grand Slam promotion
How We Relate With Host Communities 09/22/08 The oil industry in Nigeria has long been dominated by the multi nationals. In recent times, however, indigenous companies have taken the bull by the horn, with their entry into the capital-intensive venture. One of such indigenous companies is Emerald Energy Services Limited. Unlike the multinational oil companies, Emerald Energy Services Limited is at home with its host communities. In this interview, Jude Amaefule, a petroleum engineer and chief executive officer of the company, tells Sebastine Obasi, senior staff writer, the strategies employed by Emerald to maintain a harmonious relationship with the host communities and the challenges facing indigenous oil companies in Nigeria. Excerpts:
The Message from the Creeks This Time 09/28/08 Degema Local Government in Rivers State has proved that the Niger Delta creeks are not about militants only but sport stars too
A House of Intrigues, Back-stabbing 09/28/08 Two members of the Big Brother Africa 3 reality show fall victim of the intrigues and back-stabbing in the House
The Return of "The Hawk" 09/22/08 Yomi Bankole, a past star table tennis player, returns to the game from prison
Nigeria Records More HIV Cases 09/01/10 The fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, which has been achieving some successes in recent years in Nigeria, is experiencing some setback. About 1,000 fresh cases of the disease are now being recorded daily in the country.
It’s the Turn of the Flamingoes to Shine 09/01/10 For the first time in many years,
Nigeria will go into a FIFA Women World Cup competition as one of the favourites to win the trophy. This high rating is not unconnected with the performance of the Falconets, Nigeria’s intermediate team, in the recently concluded FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup hosted by Germany.
Letters: Jonathan's Undeclared Ambition 09/01/10 What would the Southern region lose if a credible candidate from the North comes up and emerges as president?
Unwise, Madam 09/01/10 I thought the bad news from the education front was over. I was wrong. Nothing has changed. Our children continue with their record-breaking dismal performances in their school certificate examinations.
Acting with Impunity 09/01/10 Acting with impunity, which is reprehensible, has always been the hallmark of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, much to the detriment of the country. The inefficiency of the PHCN has severely damaged the economy of the country.
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