By Emmanuel Kwada The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied allegations of economic sabotage, stating that it has not breached any laws guiding its dealings with partners. Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, made this statement while addressing the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in the Nigeria Petroleum Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada The immediate past chief whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume has publicly apologized to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his remarks on a live television program, which led to his removal as chief whip. Ndume, addressed journalists after a two-hour closed-door meeting with the National Working Committee of the party […]Continue Reading
Key Points: Minimum wage History of minimum wage The legal aspect of National minimum wage Reasonable wage Factors to consider in fixing a reasonable wage Effects of poor take-home pay due to low minimum wages Potential solutions and alternatives By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on 18th July, 2024, […]Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada In a move to enhance the national cybersecurity programme in Nigeria, the Senate Joint Committees on ICT & Cyber Security and National Security & Intelligence have issued a Public Hearing notice inviting stakeholders and the general public to contribute to the amendment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act 2015. The notice, […]Continue Reading
By Eric Teniola Expectedly, the deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and the deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu (52), are to be appointed Chairmen of Committees for the amendment of the Constitution whose objectives among others, include creation of more states. That is another financial jamboree in the making. […]Continue Reading
By Godwin Onyeacholem By the time this piece gets to the public, other things being equal, all 48 nominees that had undergone screening for confirmation as cabinet ministers at the senate plenary would have been sworn in by President Bola Tinubu and begun settling in their offices as cabinet ministers, thereby effectively making them members […]Continue Reading
Key points Adamu fell out with Tinubu since 2022 Elected members now lead the party in their various states Adamu’s effort to impose a consensus candidate failed Supremacy and superiority of political party over elected politicians already dead in Nigeria Tinubu can now take charge of the APC By Daniel Adaji Throwing in the towel […]Continue Reading
Key points: Make appointments based on integrity Public office holders must be trusted by the people President Tinubu should select trustworthy and competent persons. Trust is earned through character The president should lead by example By Umar Ardo, Ph.D “Look for 3 things in a person – intelligence, energy and integrity. If they don’t have […]Continue Reading
10 reasons why medical doctors migrate By Daniel Adaji The House of Representatives woke up last week from slumber to rush a Bill that would make it mandatory for Nigerian-trained medical doctors to serve the country for a minimum of five years before they could seek employment in overseas. Realising that their days in the […]Continue Reading
By Oluwakemi Saka The Senate Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Cyber Security has called for the establihsment of an ICT Centre in Imo Sate University. The Chairman Committee of ICT and Cyber Security made this appeal at a public hearing sponsored by Senator Chukwuma Frank Ibezim, representing Imo North senatorial district. The […]Continue Reading
By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred National Honours on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated. Leading the 2022 National Honours Award recipients, in the category of Continue Reading
By Daniel Adaji A Federal High Court in Lagos today granted Media Rights Agenda (MRA) leave to proceed with its Freedom of Information (FOI) suit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for refusing to disclose details of payments of license fees by broadcasting stations and platforms operating in Nigeria and the amount owed the Commission […]Continue Reading