Democracy, Biafra and a sense of history – Reuben Abati

It is sad that many Nigerians today talk glibly about the possibility of a coup or of military intervention in politics. They make it seem as if this democracy is something we can exchange for something else. We need to be reminded, as we celebrate democracy day 2017, how we got to this very moment, …

Need to address budget, Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) structural distortion – Vanguard Editorial

WITH the latest update on the 2017 budget upheavals taken to a ridiculous level by the two key arms of the Federal Government – the Executive and the Legislature, we draw attention to the wider policy implication of the continued delay in putting the spending plan into operation. Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is yet …

National carrier and aviation sector revival – PUNCH editorial 

After two years of repeated statements of intent, the Federal Government moved a step towards its dream of a national carrier recently by appointing a group of advisers to actualise this long-nurtured ambition and develop other aspects of the domestic aviation industry. While restructuring and liberalising the sector is long overdue, the government should halt any …

Buhari has fulfilled campaign promises – Lai Mohammed and a rejoinder by Friday Ogbuiyi 

May 29, 2017Agency Report Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed [Photo: Daily Trust] Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed [Photo: Daily Trust] The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said on Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has fulfilled its campaign promises to Nigerians despite dwindling revenue. Mr. Mohammed made the pronouncement …