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DPR advises IPMAN, tanker drivers to shun fuel diversion
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has advised members of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and tanker drivers in Osun against fuel diversion in the state. Mr Ademola Makinde, DPR’s Operations Controller
DPR tasks stakeholders on safety procedures
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has tasked stakeholders on adherence to safety procedures in order to forestall disasters associated with downstream sector activities. The advisory was given at the maiden Annual General Meeting
Yoruba People: A Leech in Nigeria’s Development?
In Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria, some Yoruba people picked up arms against their Hausa-Fulani internal migrants and, in the free-for-all that resulted, a few Hausa and Yoruba traders lost their lives and properties worth millions of
From Mercantile Economy to Import Substitution Industrialization: The Need for a New Economic Direction for Nigeria
“We must always take heed that we buy no more from strangers than we sell them, for so should we impoverish ourselves and enrich them.”— Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558–1603), cited in Braudel, Fernand (1979:
Buhari and Nigeria – A Romance of Mixed Feelings
The Buhari administration, which began in 2015, is gradually winding to a close. Looking back, one cannot but see that the administration presided over by Buhari has had several notable legacies, especially in the areas
How Peter Obi and Co Contributes to Nigeria’s Underdevelopment
On May 29, 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn-in as Nigeria’s President. As Tinubu noted during the electioneering campaign, he will continue the policies and programs initiated by the APC-led Buhari administration if elected
Exchange Rate: Dollar to Naira
I just read about how the value of the Nigerian currency, the naira, relates to the US dollar. The writer suggested that a new person should be appointed to lead Nigeria’s Central Bank, believing this
The Role of Religion in Poverty and Societal Control: The Case of Nigeria
In Nigeria, a nation characterized by its rich religious diversity, predominantly Christianity and Islam, religion profoundly influences societal norms, behaviors, and economic activities. Religious teachings in Nigeria often shape societal values, instilling moral conduct and
A Decade of Dynamics and Development: Navigating Nigeria’s Economic Pathways
Nigeria’s economy over the last decade has been characterized by a complex interplay of factors, experiencing both significant growth and considerable challenges. A key economic indicator is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has seen
The Economic Implications of Weakening the Naira and Expanding the Tax Base in Nigeria
Introduction The economic strategies adopted by nations to manage and stimulate their economies often involve complex fiscal and monetary policy decisions. In Nigeria, recent economic policy shifts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the
When the Circle of Care Collapses: South Africa, Xenophobia and the Betrayal of African Solidarity
There are betrayals that wound the body, and there are betrayals that wound memory. The xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, Ghanaians, Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Malawians, Ethiopians, Somalis and other African immigrants in South Africa do both. They
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power In Nigeria, we often explain politics backwards. A man reaches the summit of power, and we call him destined.
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