Taking land by force and the limitations of law
Several centuries later, the aforementioned Thucydidean quote from The Melian Dialogue is a hawkish exposition of the warring vicissitudes of insatiability, power, and annexation or forcible land acquisition, that remains relevant in contemporary times. Adam Smith’s postulation in The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and The Wealth of Nations (1776), Continue Reading
Oyebanji: The rally of Ekiti State
SIR: An interesting recent news item in the recent past was the massive crowd that greeted Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State’s declaration to run for a second term. A key element of the event was the governor’s endorsement across the dividing lines by members of other political Continue Reading
How LASRERA can address real estate transaction fraud
The real estate industry in Lagos State plays a vital role in meeting the housing needs of its growing population. However, the industry is increasingly plagued by fraudulent practices—ranging from multiple sales of the same property, to unregulated developers absconding with investor funds, to unauthorised developments on encumbered land. These Continue Reading
NACCIMA foundation launches 1 billion economic trees planting campaign
The NACCIMA Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its flagship initiative, the 1 Billion Economic Trees Planting Campaign. This ambitious project aims to drive Nigeria’s economic growth, combat climate change, and empower local communities through sustainable development. According to Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, President of NACCIMA and Continue Reading
Oyo APC hails Awodi-Oke for donating Chairs,table to Ward Executives
In a significant show of support for his party, Engr. Tosin Kolade Awodi-Oke, a stalwart member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Founder of the Awodi-Oke Foundation, has donated 12 chairs to the party’s executive members at Ward 7 in Ago-Are, ATISBO LGA, Oyo State. The donation ceremony took Continue Reading
Legacy Lives On: Dignitaries Converge in Otu for Omodewu’s One-Year Memorial
Dignitaries gathered to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of late Chief Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, former Oyo State APC Chairman. They described him as a significant figure in politics, whose experience and ingenuity earned him respect and political leaders were also encouraged to emulate his impactful leadership and ingenuity Continue Reading
Nigeria’s economic recovery: Prospects from China
SIR: What prompted my writing today is situated on my unwavering confidence in the welfare of Nigeria and Nigerians. Similar to that is the need for the career political jobbers of Nigerian extraction and their alien collaborators to voluntarily go into extinction regarding the governance of Nigeria. Sequel to that, Continue Reading
Governance and priorities
The victory of the Super Falcons in the finals of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is a matter of great joy worthy of the national celebrations, presidential recognition, honour and accolades it elicited. It is more so that it was the 10th in the series of victories Continue Reading
Co-creating Africa’s brighter future: New era of partnership at TICAD 9
Twenty-five years ago, in 2000, I visited Senegal for the first time, marking my initial steps into Africa. I was overwhelmed by the dynamism of young students and the continent’s vast potential, which convinced me that Africa has a bright future ahead. Now, that conviction is becoming a reality. Indeed, Continue Reading
A tale of two reforms: Why Nigeria must not blink
Economic reform is never painless. Every nation that has had to correct profound distortions has faced the same choice: take the hard medicine early, or delay and pay much more later. In times of public frustration, it is tempting to reach for the “gentle” option (the idea of gradual change), Continue Reading