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NEITI: Why Oil Theft In Nigeria May Not End Soon

November 12, 2019 1:49 am

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has given possible reasons why widespread theft of Nigeria’s crude oil and refined petroleum products may not end soon.

NEITI, which recently disclosed that approximately 488.6 million barrels of crude oil and 4.2 billion litres of refined petroleum products worth $40.06 billion and $1.84 billion respectively were lost by the country between 2009 and 2018, explained that a number of existing reasons and challenges suggest the practice could go on for a while.

It hinted that already, the numbers for stolen oil in the first quarter of 2019, surpassed the total volume stolen …

Nigeria: Sliding Into A Debt Trap

November 11, 2019 4:11 am

THERE are heightening concerns over the geometric rise of Nigeria’s public debts, despite assurances from Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed that there is no cause for alarm. The crux of the matter is that Nigeria’s total public debt  has almost risen to pre-2005 levels when through an innovative debt buy back agreement, the Obasanjo administration reduced the nation’s debt commitments to the Paris Club, from $30b to less than $5b.Nigeria’s total public debt is rising to the roof tops again, estimated to be N25.7 trillion  or $83.6m as of June 30, 2019. It was N12.1trillion or …

2023: Count Igbo Out Of Nigeria If Chance Is Denied -Ezeife

November 11, 2019 4:09 am

Former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has threatened to back any option taken by Igbo people in 2023, including pulling out of Nigeria if they are denied the chance to produce Nigerian president in 2023.

The former governor had earlier said they would explore other options including prayers  and lobbying all nationalities and political stakeholders in Nigeria to buy their support, but if that fails, then the people of the South East would consider pulling out of the “marriage” which he will fully support.

He was happy with the formation of an advocacy group, South East for President 2023 …

UNICEF: 23m Girls Married As Children In Nigeria

November 10, 2019 4:54 am

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) yesterday disclosed that Nigeria had the second largest number of child-brides in the world, noting that at least over 23 million girls had been married as children.

• Says three of five girls suffer violence before 18 ·• Gov’s wife claims she married at 16 as a stark illiterate

UNICEF, a leading advocate for children in the world, also revealed that three out of five children suffered one or more forms of violence before reaching 18 with over 70 percent experiencing multiple incidents of violence.

Corroborating UNICEF’s statistics on child marriage, Aishatu Mohammed, wife …

Nigeria Must Begin To Key Into The Circular Economy Model

November 10, 2019 2:48 am

Prof. Aliyu Jauro is a professor of Industrial Chemistry and sits atop the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) as director-general/CEO. NESREA is the agency of government responsible for the protection and development of the nation’s environment, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of Nigeria’s natural resources. Jauro is keen on Nigeria developing a circular economy that works for its citizens. He speaks with Nosa James-Igbinadolor

 

How will you describe the state of the Nigerian environment with respect to the work of NESREA?

Well, I wouldn’t say our environment is doing great at all, neither will I say …

MTN Nigeria Launches Music Streaming Platform

MTN Nigeria Launches Music Streaming Platform

November 6, 2019 5:05 pm
MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of a music-streaming platform, MusicTime! MusicTime! allows passionate music lovers to choose from millions of songs available across the globe. 

Developed in partnership with Simfy Africa, MusicTime! is a fascinating music streaming service, which offers the best listening experience in local and international music. The platform allows you to enjoy music the way you want it, how you want it and when you want it. This launch demonstrates yet another bold step by MTN in its quest of achieving a bold digital growth strategy.

Making the announcement, the Chief Operating Officer of MTN Nigeria, …

Nigeria Out Of U-17 World Cup After Loss To Netherlands

Nigeria Out Of U-17 World Cup After Loss To Netherlands

November 6, 2019 3:17 am

A hat-trick by the Netherlands forward Sontje Hansen was all the Dutch needed to dump former world U-17 champions Nigeria out of the World Cup on Wednesday morning in Brazil.

The Ajax forward scored two goals inside the first minutes of the game. And the Nigerians, known for their comebacks, were not able to trouble the Dutch much before Hansen put the game beyond their reach in the 80th with a well-taken penalty.

Fresh off a 4-0 win over the USA that clinched their place in the knockout phase, Hansen and the Oranje picked up where they left off.

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Why Insecurity Persists In Nigeria –Osuoha, Ex-Commissioner

Why Insecurity Persists In Nigeria –Osuoha, Ex-Commissioner

November 5, 2019 9:21 am

Former Commissioner for Environment in Abia State, Chief Okechukwu Osuoha believes that 2023 general elections provide the best opportunity for a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction to emerge. In this interview, the lawyer and human rights activist said the South East should be supported for the number one seat in Nigeria. 

 

Do you think that the emergence of an Igbo man as a Nigerian president can make a difference in the political and economic woes of this country?

It is very proper for an Igbo man to become the president of this country. Nigeria as a nation was given …

How Impunity Hampered Nigeria Progress – Julius Ihonvbere

How Impunity Hampered Nigeria Progress – Julius Ihonvbere

November 3, 2019 11:15 am

Prof Julius Ihonvbere served as special adviser to president Olusegun Obasanjo on Policy and Programmes Monitoring in Nigeria. He also served as Secretary to the Edo State Government (ssg). 

He is currently a member of the House of Representatives, representing Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State. He speaks on insecurity in Nigeria, the new minimum wage, leadership, rule of law, among other issues. Excerpts:

 

Nigeria has been in the throes of insecurity for a very long time. Only the other day, a serving judge of a high court was abducted in a bizarre dimension to the spate of kidnappings …

Nigeria To Import Doctors From Europe, United States

Nigeria To Import Doctors From Europe, United States

November 3, 2019 4:20 am

• Plan will curb medical tourism, says minister
• Stop brain drain first, stakeholders advise

Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said yesterday that Nigeria would employ the services of medical experts from Europe and America.

The disclosure came at a time that some stakeholders are expressing concern about the migration of health workers from the country.

Ehanire said officials of the ministry were in touch with foreign embassies for specialists who would work in hospitals across the country for specified periods.

The minister, who stated this during the 2020 budget defence session, said the move would strengthen the nation’s health sector.…

Ninth Assembly Will Take Nigeria To Higher Heights

Ninth Assembly Will Take Nigeria To Higher Heights

November 3, 2019 4:17 am

Peter Ohiozojeh Akpatason, a third term lawmaker, ninth representing Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Edo State, is Deputy Majority Leader, Federal House of Representatives. The former President of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) told RALPH OMOLOLU AGBANA that the ninth Assembly is poised to take the nation to greater heights.

What should Nigerians expect from the ninth Assembly?
Basically, the indication for serious business in the ninth Assembly was the composition of its leadership, which was a clear departure from that of the eighth Assembly, in the sense that the ruling party’s position was adhered to by party

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Nigeria: When Corruption Fights Back

Nigeria: When Corruption Fights Back

November 2, 2019 5:59 pm

There is this question that always lingers in my mind, and I try as much as possible to find answers, internally. The challenges facing our country are issues that we discuss in our everyday engagements with families, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. The challenges are many; we have the challenges of insecurity, religious extremism, poor infrastructure, cross-border crises and economy, etc. When President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 2015, the issues he promised to tackle are the challenges of insecurity, corruption and to revamp the economy.

One troubling challenge is corruption. Corruption is virtually found in the citizens everyday life; …

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