Decoding Tinubu’s budget for 2025 reveals both promising initiatives and serious concerns. The government’s ambitious targets, particularly regarding inflation, exchange rates, and revenue, could set the country up for disappointment.…
Nigerians react harshly to President Bola Tinubu’s call for patience amid the country’s severe economic strain. At the 48th convocation of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), President Tinubu appealed to Nigerians…
In this column, Okpebholo and I share a deep, unspoken bond. It involves getting utterly confused by the endless stream of zeros in government budgets. While he stumbles over the…
Nigerians, every hungry for stomach reform, have grown impervious to government promises. Conditioned by years of empty promises, they now wear thick skepticism like tortoise’s shield. Read up! I promised…
In the vibrant city of Port Harcourt, a sprawling metropolis in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, there’s a world that remains hidden in plain sight. At night, behind the glittering lights…
President Bola Tinubu’s controversial tax bill has created chaos within Nigeria’s legislative bodies. The Green Chamber (House of Representatives) and the Senate have been engulfed in confusion and heated debates.…
Monday Okpebholo’s free bus came like a flash. He gave with one hand, one second, and took it the next, with the other hand. It was a perfect art of…
Earlier this year, BBC tagged President Tinubu “the flying president.” Now, he is out again with VP Shettima. Some critics believe this absentee leadership is a direct slap in the…
Akwa Ibom’s budget of consolidation and expansion for 2025 presents an ambitious plan. Experts say its success will depend on the state’s ability to navigate a challenging economic environment. Governor…
Tinubu and frequent loans are siamese twins. Government claims it’s for key projects but Nigerians are yet to see tangible progress. Why borrow more when subsidy savings are raking in…