Aregbesola’s group quits APC, cites members’ expulsion, suspension

The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said its members have resolved to quit the All Progressives Congress. A statement signed by the Organising and Publicity Secretary, Omoluabi Progressives,  Oluwaseun Abosede, obtained in Osogbo, stated that the decision to quit APC was the consensus of the stakeholders in
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The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said its members have resolved to quit the All Progressives Congress. A statement signed by the Organising and Publicity Secretary, Omoluabi Progressives,  Oluwaseun Abosede, obtained in Osogbo, stated that the decision to quit APC was the consensus of the stakeholders in

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Returning political science to Nigeria’s public admin practice

When the politics-administration dichotomy inaugurated the practice of public administration, what was intended was a critical need to bifurcate the logic of the two in ways that would extend the relationship between the politicians and the administrator and make it more efficient. The politician is then, within the logic of the dichotomy, restricted to policy
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When the politics-administration dichotomy inaugurated the practice of public administration, what was intended was a critical need to bifurcate the logic of the two in ways that would extend the relationship between the politicians and the administrator and make it more efficient. The politician is then, within the logic of the dichotomy, restricted to policy

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$1.8bn allocated for food imports in nine months – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria allocated $1.87bn for food imports in the first nine months of 2024, representing a $235.11m increase compared to the $1.64bn recorded in the same period of 2023. This marks a 14.37 per cent rise in foreign exchange utilisation for food imports, as captured in the CBN’s quarterly statistical bulletin for
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The Central Bank of Nigeria allocated $1.87bn for food imports in the first nine months of 2024, representing a $235.11m increase compared to the $1.64bn recorded in the same period of 2023. This marks a 14.37 per cent rise in foreign exchange utilisation for food imports, as captured in the CBN’s quarterly statistical bulletin for

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Donald Trump deportation policy and Africa

Africa owes President Donald Trump a lot of respect for his current efforts at getting rid of the United States of illegal immigrants. The action is a pointer to what to expect from other developed countries in the future. It is a message about the future of developing countries, particularly Africa, which is currently serving
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Africa owes President Donald Trump a lot of respect for his current efforts at getting rid of the United States of illegal immigrants. The action is a pointer to what to expect from other developed countries in the future. It is a message about the future of developing countries, particularly Africa, which is currently serving

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Telecom tariff hikes: Between sustainability and affordability

NIGERIA’S telecom industry is at a crossroads. The recent approval of a 50 per cent tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission has drawn sharp criticism from stakeholders, especially the Nigeria Labour Congress, National Association of Nigerian Students, consumer advocacy groups, and civil society.They have threatened protests and lawsuits. It is a difficult moment for
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NIGERIA’S telecom industry is at a crossroads. The recent approval of a 50 per cent tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission has drawn sharp criticism from stakeholders, especially the Nigeria Labour Congress, National Association of Nigerian Students, consumer advocacy groups, and civil society.They have threatened protests and lawsuits. It is a difficult moment for

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Higher education and the AI revolution in business

The professional future of today’s and tomorrow’s students will be defined by adaptability and openness to change. A core element of success is that theory and practice mutually inform each other. AI has long been a part of everyday life. It is engrained in how we find information on the internet, use our mobile phones,
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The professional future of today’s and tomorrow’s students will be defined by adaptability and openness to change. A core element of success is that theory and practice mutually inform each other. AI has long been a part of everyday life. It is engrained in how we find information on the internet, use our mobile phones,

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Julius Berger to construct Armed Forces Complex

Engineering construction company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has, in a statement, noted that it had been contracted to construct the new Armed Forces Complex. It stated, “The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Armed Forces Complex, Asokoro, Abuja, declared, just as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
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Engineering construction company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has, in a statement, noted that it had been contracted to construct the new Armed Forces Complex. It stated, “The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Armed Forces Complex, Asokoro, Abuja, declared, just as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

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Govt partners firm to boost domestic tourism

The federal government has partnered with a tourism firm, Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services Limited, on the initiative to enhance domestic tourism, which marks a significant advancement. In a statement, it was noted that the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services Limited, a
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The federal government has partnered with a tourism firm, Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services Limited, on the initiative to enhance domestic tourism, which marks a significant advancement. In a statement, it was noted that the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services Limited, a

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Minister vows to complete housing projects in 20 states

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has outlined plans to complete national housing projects in 20 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, as part of his commitment to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit. This initiative, he said, aligns with the presidential mandate of providing affordable housing for all Nigerians. In a statement issued
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has outlined plans to complete national housing projects in 20 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, as part of his commitment to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit. This initiative, he said, aligns with the presidential mandate of providing affordable housing for all Nigerians. In a statement issued

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Seismic insecurity in Anambra (2)

Last October, I wrote an opinion article on the “Seismic insecurity in Anambra State,” after the deadly attack on the Supersports Crew at Iseke, a border town of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State to Orlu in Imo State. That article drew attention to the growing spate of gunmen attacks on hapless citizens, including
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Last October, I wrote an opinion article on the “Seismic insecurity in Anambra State,” after the deadly attack on the Supersports Crew at Iseke, a border town of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State to Orlu in Imo State. That article drew attention to the growing spate of gunmen attacks on hapless citizens, including

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