When the news broke some weeks ago that Zenith Bank had declared an annual profit of 230.5 billion naira for 2020, it crossed my mind that my 148,354 naira withheld …
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In the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, we suddenly come to terms with many dysfunctional aspects of our life as a country. One such aspect is the conditional cash …
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Benin City, Nigeria…The Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has called on the Muhammadu Buhari administration to constitute a crack team to apprehend and prosecute perpetrators of crude …
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Since its establishment in June 2003, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has made considerable progress in addressing key governance issues in the extractive sector. The EITI Standard – outlining …
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Recently some traders in a certain part of Nigeria marched through the streets, seeking the attention of the governor of their state. When they eventually got to the seat of …
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Japan is currently the world’s second largest developed economy but with a shrinking working population; analysts have consistently explained that the dwindling youth population will ultimately reduce the labour force …
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Since our anti-graft agency, Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), beamed its search lights on the arms gate scandal, the revelations that have been coming out daily from the purported arms …
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If Nigeria had any serious opposition, the budget speech of President Buhari no matter how good intended held valuable promise for a team of budget egg heads intent on scoring …
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Nigeria-British International Trade Relations have been slated for serious bi-lateral trade discussions during the Bradford Initiative II Conference & Seminars. It can be recalled that during the Bradford I Proceedings …
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There have been numerous studies and debates around the world as to how much influence presidents have on the economy but regardless of the outcome of such studies and the …
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Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) recently made a statement over allegations of corruption during his eight years as governor and this has reinforced a major …
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President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to outline the direction and goals of his economic policy. Even so, major players in the country’s economy are already feeling the impact of specific …
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There was mixed reaction over the announcement of a bailout for the states by the Buhari administration. This was the best response to the inability of most state governors to …
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Gone are the days when financial institutions transfer hard currencies from one institution to another almost unnoticed. The seemingly inexorable rise in crime over the years and the fear of …
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Over one month now, President Buhari is yet to unveil his economic plan and policy direction in spite of growing concerns by investors and the business community. President Buhari needs …