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Editorial: Borrowing From Unclaimed Dividends, Others
As the Federal Government, FG, continues in its effort to stabilize the economy and steer the nation off recession, it
Borrowing From Unclaimed Dividends, Others
As the Federal Government, FG, continues in its effort to stabilize the economy and steer the nation off recession, it
Unending Controversies On COVID-19 Vaccine
The palpitating apprehension which accompanied the outbreak and spread of the Coronavirus disease since January last year throughout the world
EDITORIAL: New Wave Of COVID-19 Amid Bleak Economy
A greater part of last year was dotted by a devastating Coronavirus, Covid 19 pandemic that ruined the global environment
New Wave Of COVID-19 Amid Bleak Economy
A greater part of last year was dotted by a devastating Coronavirus, Covid 19 pandemic that ruined the global environment as
N11.34trn Pension Fund: What Hope For Retirees?
In 2004, the pension reform initiative was set in place, given rise to the Contributory Pension Scheme. This move was
Kankara Abduction And The Unending Lessons
With the abduction of students of Government Secondary School Kankara, Katsina State on December 11, not a few Nigerians were
Insecurity: Trivializing NASS’ Invitation To Buhari
When the death of rice farmers broke recently, AljazirahNigeria was prompt in condemning the wanton killings of Nigerians in whatever
Nigeria’s Insecurity Worsening
Only recently, Nigeria was plunged into one of its bloodiest moments in recent times. Hell was let loose on Nigeria
Revisiting Reopening Of The Nation’s Borders
In October 2019, the Federal Government ordered the complete closure of the nation’s borders, placing a ban on both legitimate
Yellow Fever: A Stitch In Time…
It is feared that scores of Nigerians have died from a fresh outbreak of yellow fever infections across some parts
On Nigeria’s Rising Debt Profile
Nigeria has seen its debt stock rise sharply in recent years as the country tries to fund infrastructure projects and
President Buhari’s Meeting With Traditional Rulers
With the president’s meeting with the nation’s traditional rulers on Thursday, November 5 , it was obvious that the country
Editorial: That Presidential Reward For Teachers
Nigerian Teachers joined the rest of the globe October 5, to celebrate world teachers’ day, an event that has become
#EndSARS: Time To Sheath The Sword
In what took the nation by storm, Nigerian youths were spontaneous in their reaction in long-drawn protests across parts of
Appraising The Anti-SARS Protests
For a while now, the nation has been agog with protests across parts of the country in a fashion reminiscent
AljazirahNigeria Supporting Okonjo Iweala’s WTO Bid
In a few weeks, a new Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, would have emerged. The finalists who
Saluting Nigeria At 60
Sixty years in any lifespan is considered a monumental attainment worth pomp and ceremony amid the nation’s maladies. With a
COVID-19: Now That The Curve Is Flattening…
It may not be wrong to surmise that the Coronavirus pandemic is yet the most daunting global challenge in contemporary
On The Cost Of Covid-19 Treatment
In an unprecedented whirlwind, the Coronavirus, Covid-19, swept through almost every country around the world, leaving in its trail social
… As Nigerians Pay More For PMS, Electricity
In what appeared a drama of some sorts, Nigerians heralded the month of September with a daunting reality. Citizens have
Revisiting The Affront On Nigerian Businesses In Ghana
These are indeed unpleasant times for Nigerian business owners in Ghana, a neighbouring West African country. Many of those affected
Wada Maida: Exit Of A Media Icon
In a reverse trajectory, one of Nigeria’s media icons bowed to death after a meritorious service to fatherland. Wada Maida
On Allegation Of Gov’s Involvement In Boko Haram
Dr. Obadiah Mailafiya, ex-deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, may have stirred the hornet’s nest when he
On The New Hate Speech Penalty
On August 4, 2020, the Federal Government announced the increase of fines for hate speech from N500,000 to N5million. The
Corruption: Need To Tame The Monster
Corruption has assumed a monstrous dimension in the country, with virtually every passing day holding out disturbing information on various
Kaduna Killings: A recurring Evil
Only recently scores of persons were gunned down by yet to be identified gunmen in parts of Southern Kaduna. This
Umbrage Over Retirement Age In NASS
There has been some disquiet in the National Assembly, NASS, between the Clerk of the National Assembly, CNA, Mr. Sani
On Students Losing Whole Session
We have been inundated in the recent past with the telling effects of the ever dreaded Covid-19 virus, since its
Lockdown Ease Not Licence For Carelessness
Nigeria’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) record may not be the worst in the African continent but there are concerns that the rising
COVID-19: Towards A Responsive Stimulus Package
Following the consequences envisaged would ensue post-COVID-19, a pandemic that has not spared any part of the globe, it became
Nigeria’s Cost Of Governance Worrisome
A recent discourse, titled: Economic Stability Beyond Covid-19, broached the issue of the unwieldy size of government at all levels
Democracy At 21: Where’s Nigeria’s Position
In a moment that is historic, Nigeria’s democracy clocked 21 in an unbroken chain. June 12 was declared by President
On Sexual And Gender Based Violence
The media has been inundated recently with reports of a rising wave of gender-based abuses and other related social misdemeanours
Buhari’s Fifth Anniversary And Issues Within
May 29th was a historic moment for President Muhammadu Buhari as he marked his fifth year in the saddle, following the
Proposed Increase In DSTV, GoTV Subscription Tariff Insensitive — ATCIS
The Association of Telephone, Cable TV and Internet Subscribers (ATCIS) has championed the course of defending and fighting for consumers’
Why Post COVID-19 Response Must Start Now
When COVID-19 struck the global community, not many governments across the world appreciated or anticipated the unprecedented damning consequences that
Disturbing Controversies On Covid-19
When the world was jolted by the novel Coronavirus, code named Covid-19, it caught many countries unawares. It was particularly
COVID-19: Why Govt Must Support Alternative Medicine
Within weeks of its entry into the country, thousands of Nigerians are already infected with the Coronavirus, Covid 19, an
COVID-19: For A Rational Distribution Of Palliatives
When the Coronavirus pandemic hit parts of the global community, Nigeria and a few African states were still basking in
COVID-19: TIME TO CHANGE STRATEGY
As the lock down is entering its fourth week in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun it has become imminent for the
COVID-19 And Vital Components Of 2020 Budget
In what was a response of the Federal Government to the implausibility of the 2020 budget following the effect of
Corruption As COVID-19 Thrives
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged virtually every part of the globe, there has been very
COVID-19: A Task For All
The novel Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has undoubtedly taken a toll on the global populace notwithstanding that only a few countries
Stay Healthy, Save The Nation
These are indeed turbulent times for an overwhelmed globe being ravaged by the Covid 19, pandemic. Nigeria is not an
Covid-19: CBN’s Intervention et’al
In an apparent proactive move to ameliorate the likely impact of the ravaging global Coronavirus, the Central Bank of Nigeria,
Real Economic Diversity Imperative
Nigeria’s economy has often been described as a mono- economy, having relied elaborately for decades on petroleum resources, particularly crude
Towards A Better Deal For Women
The International Women’s Day date was moved to March 8 in 1913. The day aimed to help nations worldwide eliminate
Towards A Bold Step Against The Locust
There has been a consistent human misery, buoyed by man-made scenarios and natural disasters. Not a few have predicted that
Stop Politicking With North’s Under-development
mir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, in his usual belligerent posture has come hard on the northern elite blaming the relative
