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On the march again in Nigeria’s democracy
Nigeria’s large number of political parties ended their conventions October 7 in line with stipulations of the…
Nigeria’s fiscal crisis
Last month, the budget office of the federation released the 2017 budget implementation report. According to the…
Apapa ports and economic carnage
Although the access roads to Apapa and Tin Can ports were originally projected to give access to 1,500 trucks, now…
Nigeria’s collapsing health infrastructure
Nigeria likes to boast of its status as Africa’s biggest economy, but its health statistics indicate the country is…
Still on election financing in Nigeria
Another election season is upon us in Nigeria and political parties and candidates will begin campaigns to win the…
Demise of Nigeria (hot) Air
Perhaps, beyond the hoard of government officials that sat at the room at Farnborough International Airshow in…
Nigeria’s response to serial flooding
It was in 2012 that Nigeria experienced what was then referred to as the worst rain disaster in the last 40 years.…
Need for a Lekki development master plan
The Lekki corridor, also known as ‘New Lagos’ is, arguably, the fastest growing settlement in Africa. With its fast…
The centrality of FDI to economic growth
There is now unanimity among economists that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a key part of private sector…
The limits of governance by helicopter
November last year, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo took a helicopter ride to inspect the Apapa traffic gridlock.…
Transportation in a megacity
Planning for future needs of the society is the hallmark of an effective government. It ensures the orderly growth,…
#freeleah campaign
It is now about 8 months since Leah Sharibu was taken into captivity by the breakaway faction of Boko Haram who now…