Gov. Umo Eno OPINION By Etim Etim About four decades after its creation, Akwa Ibom State urgently requires its first ever long-term development plan with a lifespan of 40 years, broken into four-year medium-term goals and designed in such a way that the whole state would be developed in a coordinated, systematical and well-planned fashion….
By Agba Jalingo The Cross River State Government recently initiated what they called “a comprehensive exercise to remove mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Calabar” to a ‘mental holding centre.’ The statement from the government house claimed that the holding centre was “designed to provide immediate care and rehabilitation for mentally challenged individuals found…
As Kenya faces widespread protests against the government’s finance bill, Nigerian leaders would do well to take heed of the warning signs. The proposed bill, which includes a controversial tax increase, has sparked outrage among Kenyans who feel it is insensitive to their economic struggles. The scenario bears striking similarities to Nigeria’s current situation, where…
Here are the Top 10 predictions for the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. 1. This will be the most scripted debate in modern history like much of Biden’s presidency. He set the rules for the debate, so I’d expect it to feel scripted. 2. Biden will exceed expectations. When the bar is set…
OPINION By Etim Etim This week has been particularly raw in Africa. The continent continues to face severe economic challenges, spending more on debt servicing than on health and education. But nothing evoked more emotions than the horror of policemen shooting at rioters on the streets of Nairobi as they protested against what they considered…
OPINION By Rotimi Adesina There is a palpable anxiety in the banking industry over delays by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve issuance of new securities by the banks. In the last three months, over 15 banks have filed applications with SEC to issue new shares by way of right issues and public…
