Category: Policy and Governance:
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Orlu State: The Latest Chapter in Nigeria’s Endless Puzzle of State Creation
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Orlu State bill passes first reading, seeking to amend Nigeria’s Constitution, creating the 37th state from Imo, Abia, and Anambra. History shows state creation’s complexity and impacts. User advises caution against divisive tactics. In a move that has set tongues wagging and reignited debates on the structure of Nigeria, the…
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Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing Passes Second Reading, Northern Senators Kick
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Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing progresses amidst opposition from northern senators, highlighting deep divisions on managing pastoralist-farmer conflicts in Nigeria. As the Senate deliberates on the controversial bill to ban open grazing and establish regulated ranches in Nigeria, tensions are palpable. The proposed legislation, officially titled “A Bill to…
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Fuel Subsidy: Is the Government Playing a Game of Smoke and Mirrors?
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Fuel subsidy: President Tinubu claimed to abolish it, yet costs and black markets persist. Atiku demands transparency on fiscal impacts and ongoing subsidy expenditures, questioning government honesty. Ever since President Bola Tinubu, at his inauguration on May 29, 2023, announced the end of the fuel subsidy, it has been a…
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Minimum Wage Negotiation: NLC and TUC Spark Nationwide Strike for a Fair Share in the Jungle of Economic Strife
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Minimum Wage Negotiation: NLC and TUC demand fair living wages amid economic challenges. Strike called for fair wages and tariff reversal. In the face of mounting economic challenges, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike, starting June 3, 2024. This decision…
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Trillion-Naira Trouble: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Hits a Roadblock
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The ambitious N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, initiated to connect major coastal cities in Nigeria, has hit a roadblock. The federal government, under the directive of President Bola Tinubu, has paused and redirected the project to preserve critical infrastructure and minimize the impact on local communities. A Controversial Undertaking…
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal Opens for Student Loan Applications on May 24, 2024
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The Nigeria student loan application just got easier with the announcement from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) opening its application portal on May 24, 2024. This step underscores President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to ensuring educational access for all Nigerian students. President Tinubu’s dedication to education reform was evident when…
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Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Tango: Labour Demands N615k, Government Offers N48k
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Negotiations for a new national minimum wage in Nigeria have hit a standstill, with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) expressing disappointment over the government’s proposed N48,000 minimum wage, which they consider insufficient. Labour leaders, including Joe Ajaero, the NLC’s National President, have criticized the proposal…
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Israeli Innovation Centers to Expand in Nigeria Amid Microsoft Closure
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Israeli Innovation Centers expanding in Nigeria, adding 30 to Abuja, strengthen ties. Microsoft’s closure of its Lagos center, impacting 500 jobs, contrasts with Israel’s commitment to Nigerian tech, promising growth. In a move set to deepen bilateral ties, Israel has announced plans to open 30 new innovation centers across Nigeria,…