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WHY NIGERIA NEEDS A STRONG TAX OMBUD
The success of tax reform will ultimately depend on public acceptance, argues MUSA WADA Nigeria’s tax system is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations in the country’s economic history.
KURU: A ROAD AS A DEATH TRAP
The reported terrorist attack on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, which allegedly claimed the lives of almost all six passengers on board, is deeply disturbing
OUR OILY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Nigeria’s foremost political office seekers should elevate their quest, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE It’s not a surprise that our political leaders are fixated on oil matters. Ever before the present
THE SPREAD OF DIPHTHERIA
Health authorities should embark on mass vaccination against the disease Following a recent outbreak of diphtheria in Kano State which killed scores of children in Rano Local Government Area, we warned health
I Saw a Man in the Car Boot
By Olusegun Adeniyi In my column of 17 March 2021, ‘Kidnappings Incorporated!’, I argued that abduction for ransom in Nigeria is no longer a crime of desperation but an industry,
NCDMB Book Reading: Nwabuikwu reflects on Nigeria’s pain, promise
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Veteran journalist and strategic communication professional, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu, has reflected on Nigeria’s troubled history, present realities and enduring possibilities in his latest book, “The Pain
Stakeholders Move to Strengthen Broadband, Internet Connectivity for Seamless Electoral Process
Emma Okonji As Nigeria prepares for the next general elections in 2027, stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have stressed the need for the government to strengthen
Active Internet Subscribers Hit 157.7M as Internet Data Usage Increases to 1.7M Terabytes
Emma Okonji The number of active subscribers for data (internet) services recorded on the network of each licensed service providers utilising various technologies, reached 157,706,496 as at July this year,
NPERA Boss: Port Efficiency Vital to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy Goal
Oluchi Chibuzor The Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Dr Pius Akutah, has identified efficient and competitive seaports as critical to Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1
Stock Market Gains N316bn to Sustain Positive Momentum
Kayode Toekde The Nigerian stock market extended its rally for a third consecutive session this week, as investor optimism around the Dangote Refinery’s N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offer (IPO) sustained
