Category: Opinion

Financial Vulnerability: Nigerians, POS Reliance, and Economic Risk By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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As Nigeria continues to embrace digital financial mechanisms, Point of Sale (POS) systems have emerged as an essential tool for transactions.   However, the heavy reliance on POS systems, especially among the less privileged population, raises significant economic risks.   In this article, I will be discussing the landscape of POS dependence in Nigeria, highlighting its implications for lower-income citizens compared to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).   Through case studies and statistical analysis, my finding is that while POS systems offer certain conveniences, they also lead to vulnerabilities that disproportionately…

Nigerian Customs warns public against fraudsters impersonating National PRO

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has alerted the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating its National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, on Facebook and other platforms.   In a statement issued by the Service, the NCS emphasized that the official and verified Facebook page of the National PRO is marked with a blue verification badge. The Service noted that fraudulent individuals have created fake accounts, using the PRO’s identity to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.   Additionally, the NCS disclosed that a…

“Ganusi” and the fire this time By Festus Adedayo

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All over the world, musicians are reputed to have patented argots, slang and jargon that signposted global conversations. In the tiny Island of Jamaica, the unkempt, locked-hair, weed-smoking, reggae music singer, Peter Tosh pioneered the word ‘Rasta’ as prefix for devotees of a new religion that began to reign in the West Indies. That religion believed that His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, formerly Abyssinia, and the last Emperor of the Empire, was “King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah and…

Amaechi, El-Rufai and Tinubu’s kernel By Festus Adedayo

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Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the greatest writers of the late 20th century, into a bisexual pedophile. Son of Anglo-Irish intellectuals, Wilde was a writer with lacerating wit. He equally dressed flamboyantly and garnished his writings in flamboyant imagery. He was however bisexual, a precursor to the creed Trump detests today. Wilde’s ordeal began when he issued a civil writ against 9th Marques of Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, for criminal libel. John…

Tchiani: Rabble-rouser or God sent?, by Hassan Gimba

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There have been pressures on me from pro- and anti-Abdourahamane Tchiani elements to weigh in with my two-pence opinion, whatever that will avail. I deliberately said pro- or anti- because it was all about him. It is either you agree with his assertions or not.   Now, in a matter as pressing as this, there is always the fear that you will either be a little to the left or a little to the right. This is because there is a tendency for you to go straight to support it…

The gang-up against first wives – Funke Egbemode

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It all started with Kunle pretending to be thinking aloud.   “I wish we can all go back to the Garden of Eden.”   1 was shocked. Though we call him Apostle but he is certainly not one of those Jesus Christ left to spread the gospel. And he hadn’t had any major drink that morning, at least nothing stronger than a can of energy drink. So, where did the ‘inspiration’ come trom?   “Why would you of all people want to go back to the Garden of Eden, assuming…

IGP Egbetokun’s Leadership Style: Exhibiting Expertise in Police Recruitment and Conflict Management,By Olumuyiwa Adejobio

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The efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force, which happens to be the lead security agency in internal security, to combat increased rate of crimes and criminality across the length and breadth of Nigeria has over time been undermined by persistent shortage of manpower. With a population exceeding 200 million, the police-to-citizen ratio remains far below the United Nations-recommended standard of 1 officer to 400 citizens making it extremely tedious for the NPF to carry out its core and other secondary responsibilities as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic…

Remembering Anthony Enahoro By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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It is a settled fact that Anthony Eromosele Enahoro (July 22, 1923 – December 15, 2010) was an outstanding product of Nigeria’s pre-independence era. Enahoro moved one of the motions for independence and there’s a lot for us to look at in the context of the life he lived and the political firmament that brought him up. Therefore, remembering this Father of Nigerian Nationalism is to reminisce about an era where courage and conviction were the currencies of change. As a pioneering journalist, politician and champion of independence, Enahoro’s unwavering…

Telco’s Tariff Increase and NCC’s Patriotism By Toby Prince

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In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country’s growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria’s social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up with the rising costs of operations.   For nearly a decade, telecom tariffs in Nigeria remained unchanged, while the demand for data and voice services skyrocketed. The cost of operations, however, surged due to rising energy costs, inflation, currency devaluation, and increased costs…

NCC’s 50% Telecom Tariff Hike: A Necessary Step for Industry Survival or a Burden on Nigerians? By Lukman Laleye Babalola

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, a decision that has sparked debates across the country. While telecom operators argued that the hike is necessary for the industry’s survival amid rising costs, consumer rights groups and labor unions see it as an additional financial burden on Nigerians already struggling with inflation and economic instability. As the new tariff policy takes effect, stakeholders remain divided over its implications. This feature examines the reasons behind the increase, its impact on consumers and the economy, and possible…