OPINION: PIB dodges the ownership question of host communities
We are gathered here today to deliberate on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as it affects the interests of host communities of the oil-producing...
Why host communities must engage the petroleum bill
By Ovie Omo-Agege
It is with utmost pleasure that I identify with you in an event as this. The Petroleum industry in Nigeria, rightly called...
Nigeria’s response to AFCTA rests on SEZs
By Olawale Rasheed
Nigeria is systematically and fundamentally responding to new economic challenges through a coordinated revival and expansion of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) across...
Constitution amendment and free, fair credible elections
By Otive Igbuzor, PhD
INTRODUCTION
It has been recognized all over the world that democracy is the best form of government. Democracy is so important in...
A new Nigeria in the throes of #EndSARS
By Ukpola, Okereke Chinedu
The ENDSARS protest signifies a good omen for us all considering the lessons learnt both by the current political ruling class...
CAMA and the extractive sector
By Obiageli Onuorah
In 2013, Nigeria began its journey towards revealing the real owners of its assets in the extractive industries. By 2016, at the...
Why 2021 budget must consolidate on previous year
By Ahmad Lawan
Mr. President, on behalf of my colleagues, Distinguished and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, I welcome you and your entourage to...
Why we must collaborate to give Nigerians a budget that meets their needs
By Femi Gbajabiamila
We have once again just experienced the beauty and majesty of our democracy – The Laying of the Budget proposals before the...
Pathway to Nigeria’s economic recovery and resilience
By Muhammadu Buhari
It is with pleasure that I present the 2021 Federal Budget Proposals to this Joint Session of the National Assembly.
Distinguished and Honourable...
Resource Curse, Enlightened Leadership and Pressure from Below
By Otive Igbuzor
Let me begin by thanking NEITI for the innovation it has brought to its work in the last few years by engaging...
