Transparency And Accountability Deficit Worsens GoThursday, April 25, 2024
Bayelsa State, nestled in the heart of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, is rich in natural resources and potential for economic growth. However, the state has been plagued by a persistent issue that has hindered its progress towards good governance and development ndash; the deficit in transparen ...
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Gombe: A silent revolution is underwayThursday, April 25, 2024
My last trip to Gombe was in the first week of October, 1996. The state had just been created and I was on hand to explore, firsthand, the qualities the Sani Abacha administration saw in Gombe, to have excised it out of the old Bauchi state. Like the five other states created in 1996, Gombe was basi ... |
Dickson's Reforms Entrenched Transparency, Accountability And Fiscaldiscipline IThursday, April 25, 2024
Bayelsa State was created in 1996 and in 1999, the first democratically elected government was established. Bayelsa State needed accelerated development hence the rules of recruiting civil servants were compromised. At the State level, so many unqualified persons were recruited into the Civil Servic ... |
Rising Cost Of Food: A Clash Of PerspectivesThursday, April 25, 2024
Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant agricultural resources, has been grappling with the persistent challenge of high food prices. This issue has created a rift between Nigerian business owners and consumers, each side holding a different perspective on the underlying causes and potential soluti ... |
Thumb Up For Regina Daniel As She Keeps Shinning By Defying All OddsWednesday, April 24, 2024
If there is any motivational quote that seems to be what Regina Daniel is ostensibly applying in navigating the challenges of life that is common to virtually everyone, it is unarguably the one credited to Paul Watson, which says, ldquo;I do what I do because it is the right thing to do. I am a war ... |
Why Tinubu Must Save The Voices Of TruthWednesday, April 24, 2024
This is real. Let no one begin to think that it rsquo;s not a matter that calls for serious concern at this time. That the continued repression of the critical press and voices of truth seeking to hold different shades of the country rsquo;s power holders accountable has continued under the Bola ... |
As Dr. Uche Nworah Demonstrates How Family Ties And Legacy Are PreservedWednesday, April 24, 2024
There is no denying the fact that not everyone knows how to preserve family ties and legacy, despite the fact that it is a meaningful endeavor that connects generations. On the other hand, those who understand the essence of preserving ties and legacy have done so in many ways, and have by that been ... |
Celebrating World Book Day, Copyright And English Language DayAnchorWednesday, April 24, 2024
Without any iota of exaggeration, April 23 is a unique day globally as it marks the celebration of both World Book and Copyright Day and World English Day. It is a day that emphasizes the importance of literature, intellectual property rights, and the English language, bringing together readers, wri ... |
Nigerian Youth And Sports BettingTuesday, April 23, 2024
Talking about young people, the human development experts have described the stage as a moment of the storm, a stage in the developmental growth where young adults would want to explore and express themselves, as well as want to know more about the world. This uncensored urge naturally comes with ... |
Nigeria's World Bank Loans: A No Grow TrajectoryTuesday, April 23, 2024
Yesterday, the coordinating Minister of the economy Mr Wale Edun hinted that Nigeria will take a $2.2 loan from the World Bank. The loan according to the Minister attracts only 1% interest rate and described it as favourable. The World Bank has been Nigeria 39;s friend in terms of loans as part of ... |
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