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        By Barrister Emmanuel Nicholas     I wish to draw a comparison between the removal of fuel subsidies and the effects of drug withdrawal. To establish a clear background, it’s important to note that no drug rehabilitation center would recommend an immediate and complete cessation of…

      By Kenechukwu Aguolu FCA   There are divergent views about Nigeria’s ability to attain a $1 trillion economy by 2030. I am still optimistic, as it is too early to conclude that it won’t be achievable. Nigeria’s economy has shown signs of improvement and potential for more…

    By Emmanuel Nicholas   A Federal System of government promotes the distribution of powers among a central National government, State, and Local governments, allowing for the sharing of governmental functions and authority across these three stratas . And for decades, the local government administration has never been independent…

    By High Chief Emmanuel Nicholas   Various narratives have emerged regarding the situation in Nigeria, with many attempting to vilify religion, particularly Christianity. There has been an increase in the persecution of Christian leaders, and even among clerics, there are instances of rivalry and conflict. But is religion…

    By Kenechukwu Aguolu FCA   Federal Government has unveiled the new Presidential Jet -Airbus A330 which it acquired against widespread criticism. Many Nigerians had argued that the acquisition would be insensitive given the country’s economic challenges; hence suggested that existing aircraft should be overhauled while others maintained that…

    By Kenechukwu Aguolu     It is no longer news that Nigeria’s headline inflation on year- on- year basis declined for the first time since December 2022. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, it dropped to 33.40% in July 2024 from 34.19% in June 2024. It is…

    By Kenechukwu Aguolu FCA One of the first major policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime was the floating of the Naira to unify foreign exchange rates and save Nigeria the billions of dollars previously used to defend the Significant arbitrage between the official exchange rates and the…

  His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, The President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria, known for its abundant resources and economic potential, has for some decades been faced with numerous economic challenges that have defied all previously proposed solutions. However, to the delight…

      By Kenechukwu Aguolu   The much-anticipated speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the #EndBadGovernance protest has generated a lot of mixed feelings and reactions, as expected. Some people believe that the speech lacked empathy, some feel that it did not address the demands of the protesters,…

    By Kenechukwu Aguolu   Call for a Nationwide protest against hardship on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, has caused anxiety among Nigerians. There are divergent views about whether the protest should be held or not. Using what happened during the ENDSARS protests, which led to the loss of lives…