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The Supreme Court judgement on July 11, granting financial autonomy to the 774 local councils and recognising them as the third tier of Nigeria’s governance architecture, was truly historic. It …

Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its economic history. As the largest oil and gas producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with estimated reserves of 37 billion barrels of oil and …

Succession is critical for families of wealth and means. Transitioning wealth and control can be a minefield laced with potential conflicts and discords. More so in Nigerian families with its …

The Supreme Court ruling, which the other day granted financial autonomy to local government administration in the country, The post Financial autonomy for local govts: Matters arising appeared first on …

IN the past few years, insecurity has become a major factor underlying food insecurity in Nigeria. It disrupts food sustainability in the demand and supply chains of the agriculture sector. …

I was shocked to learn that the Nigerian Senate is planning to establish a federal agency for the conduct of local government elections. The bill, sponsored by Senator Sani Musa …

At an Arepo, Ogun State supermarket on Thursday, I overheard a conversation between a buyer and a cashier. She told the cashier that she had ‘five soaps’, among other items …

NIGERIA might be on track to regain its competitive place among cocoa-producing countries. However, this may be short-lived if the government dwells on rhetoric without taking actionable steps to create …

The resolution by Cameroon and Nigeria to end the age-long border conflict between them is a welcome development that will be of immense and mutual benefits to both countries as …

Mr President, I greet you. Nigeria has long been a country of anything goes, a banana republic. Nothing illustrates this fact better than two policies adopted by the Nigerian government …