Archives Tag: Fact Friday

Politics

Is The Ongoing Constitutional Review A Sham?

April 19, 2022

  The ongoing constitutional reform process is being classified by some skeptics and non-skeptics as a sham. Little wonder that the hearings conducted by the Senate at two locations per the six (6) existing geo-political zones were not without some drama as the event held simultaneously in 12 locations nationwide on May 26th and 27th. … Continue reading Is The Ongoing Constitutional Review A Sham?

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Finance Politics

Fact Friday: Financial Access In The 6 Geo-Political Zones

April 19, 2022

  One of the factors loosely connected to the quality of life of a population is how financially inclusive the people are. The political and educational peculiarities of each of the 6 geo-political zones become evident in how financially savvy the people. Read more about Politics Financial inclusion is a fundamental element that converts the … Continue reading Fact Friday: Financial Access In The 6 Geo-Political Zones

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Politics

Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (2)

April 19, 2022

  As a continuation from the previous articles, a total of 434 (23%) candidates contested for the Senate in North West in 2019. For North Central, 334 (18%) candidates contested for Senate seats. A surprisingly higher number of candidates contested for the Senate in South East – 312 (16%) – a higher percentage than those … Continue reading Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (2)

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Politics

Fact Friday: The Swinging Foreign Debt Profile Of States

April 19, 2022

  The external debt profile of states in Nigeria has always generated concerns by those who evaluate the future implications of it. In recent years, amidst the global glut in revenue being allocated from the crude oil earning of the country, states have been struggling to meet up with their financial obligations. And so many … Continue reading Fact Friday: The Swinging Foreign Debt Profile Of States

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Politics

Fact Friday: The Dangerous Beautification Of Banditry (1)

April 19, 2022

  So much less is heard of the dreaded terrorist group Boko Haram of late, so-called bandits have taken over the news as the latter is now spread across most part of Nigeria wreaking havoc. The recent insecurity incidents which have been rife in the Southwestern part of Nigeria is obviously opening cans of worms … Continue reading Fact Friday: The Dangerous Beautification Of Banditry (1)

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Politics

Fact Friday: #EndSARS Protestors’ Account Unfrozen By Court Order

April 19, 2022

  It was revealed on Wednesday, 10th February 2021, that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered to unfreeze the bank accounts of 20 members of the #EndSARS movement – a movement which took root last year. Read more about #EndSARS The #EndSARS protesters and promoters targeted in this case by the CBN … Continue reading Fact Friday: #EndSARS Protestors’ Account Unfrozen By Court Order

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