“There is no doubt that the coming into the market by Dangote Refinery will upend rules, traditions, and conventions as the industry has known it, as what Dangote has done in setting up such a massive refinery is to disrupt the industry within and without, at home and abroad. It would thus be naive on…
In the bustling industrial estates of Ikeja, Agbara, and Ota, a quiet crisis is unfolding. It is not a crisis of capability; Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers are among the most resilient and resourceful in the world. It is not a crisis of demand—with a population of over 200 million, the market for essential medicines is vast…
What a year it has been for Nigeria, one that might yet go down in the country’s foreign relations history as one of the most consequential. Not since the era in which Nigeria played a frontline role in decolonising Africa and ending the ignoble reign of apartheid in South Africa, and then, her defining role…
Elombi: When Preparation Meets Opportunity at AfreximBank By Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko “As we look to the future, I see Afreximbank as a force for industrialising Africa and…
There is no doubt about the beauty of Abuja. In the sub-Saharan African region, Abuja stands out as the most beautiful capital city. I have had the privilege of travelling to almost all the capital cities of our sub-region, and I can proudly affirm the serene beauty of Abuja. The seat of the federal government…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) is established under the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 to create and provide a regulatory framework for the Nigerian Communications Sector and all matters related thereto and for that purpose. In exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Sections 70, 71, 72, 128, particularly Section…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Section 70 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and all other enabling powers in that behalf, the Commission hereby; a. Make and publish Guidelines on any matters as are necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of the Act and or…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be visiting France in a few days to be hosted by French President, Emmanuel Macron on a State Visit. While President Tinubu has visited France at different times since he assumed office, most of the trips have been private. However, his first official foreign trip in June 2023, less than…
“We cannot continue to tax poverty when we are supposed to promote prosperity” – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senator Alli Ndume. Controversial. Outspoken, brilliant and engaging. Of all his attributes I did not find a place for ‘willful ignorance’ as one of his attributes or did I miss something? His Channels TV interview was at…
When the news broke last week that an agreement was now in place that would see to NNPCL loading petrol from the Dangote Refinery, it came with a mix of joy and relief for some of us. Whereas the question of pricing was dominant in public discourse at the time, I didn’t think it was…
