CBN and the real sector question
The direct involvement of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the real sector activities is a very…
Modernising corporate taxation
How to tax the income of multinational corporations (MNCs) was an unlikely headline topic at the recent G-8…
If Mandela were a Nigerian…
In the words of Franz Fanon, “Any leader that is wrapped in himself will surely make a small package.” This…
APC showing acute pain contours
All Progressives Congress (APC) is the gathering platform of the opposition. It makes sense to act as salt to…
Sending money home
Sending money home is a local as well as international phenomenon, differing only in volume and cost. Among…
Plight of lorry drivers plying Onitsha-Port Harcourt…
Who does not know that good roads play a vital role in the transportation system of a country? Efficient modes…
Lessons of a Greek tragedy
A visit to Greece leaves many vivid impressions. There are, of course, the country’s rich history, abundance of…
New standards for Igbo leaders
It is leadership that defines a nation. Essentially, it builds or destroys a nation. General Charles
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The logic of the informal economy
A spectre is haunting the world’s developing countries – the spectre of the “informal” economy. For some, the…
The UK’s £3,000 bond
On Sunday, the internet was awash with the reports by Daily Mail, UK and Sunday Times on the newly imposed…
NIMASA set to disburse $150m cabotage fund to boost…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Tuesday said that it will soon commence the…