The world was waiting breathlessly to see if Nigeria will consolidate her democracy by conducting free, fair and credible 2019 election. It is easy to underestimate the level of interest Nigerians and other nations want to see a smooth election. Just as the expectation peaked, the unthinkable happened. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided …
Railway Projects Across Nigeria
Railway projects are been built across the country and contracts are being signed for more. I am at a loss for word why rail project is now a priority and cost-effective means of transportation. Why is the federal government pouring billions of Nigeria that should have been used to fix Nigerian roads into rail project. …
Nigeria Should Go Slow on ACFTA
President Buhari’s go-slow approach on African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) appears to be the right approach. President Buhari have so far refused to sign ACFTA and instead inaugurated a committee to access the impact of Nigerian membership in the free trade pact. More study and discussion of the Free trade agreement is very important …
Calm Down Southeastern Governors and Political Elites
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar picking of Mr. Peter Obi as his running mate appears to show that Atiku Abubakar is serious about tackling the dismal economic situation Nigerians are facing. It appears that he is not just interested in being Nigerian president, but he wants to be a successful president. Peter …
Upcoming 2019 Nigerian Presidential Election
The stage is now set for 2019 Presidential election between the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC) and the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). PDP presidential primary which concluded on Sunday, October 07, 2018 was the best I have seen since Nigeria went back to civilian government in 1999. It is unprecedented in …