Why is it that doing good deeds is the exception rather than the rule for our so-called leaders in Nigeria? I understand the Lagos state government is busy effectively reversing its excellent performance in the COVID 19 scourge by rendering some residents of the state homeless. I don’t think it’s possible for houses to be…
A bill is before the Nigerian House of Representatives aiming to ban fresh doctors from Nigerian universities from going abroad until they have spent five years compulsorily serving the nation. I understand the bill was tabled by Ganiyu Johnson, APC from Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency of Lagos State. I would implore the members of the House…
Photo credit: Getty Images For decades, hundreds of millions of rural Chinese have flocked from their home provinces in the interior to make a better living in the factories and construction sites of the country’s more affluent eastern and southern cities. Qatar Tribune reports that, with China’s domestic demand weakening and well-paying urban jobs becoming…
Photo credit: Spain Residency On Monday, migrants in Spain began submitting applications to legalize their status as the country implemented a new amnesty program. Times Now reports that the initiative aims to provide a pathway to legal residency. It could impact hundreds of thousands of unauthorized refugees. The program offers a one-year renewable residence permit to immigrants who…
Photo credit: Bay observer Premier Doug Ford has apparently heard the message and announced a U-turn on plans to keep a $28.9 million Challenger Jet. The Bay Observer reports that the move to buy the plane attracted strong criticism from the Oppositon and media, as well as members of the public. Ford said in a statement Sunday that he…
Just a preamble about the topic. For those who lived in Lagos, Nigeria in the sixties and early seventies, there used to be a bakery on Ojuelegba Road almost close to Yaba called “De facto Bakery.” There, they baked arguably the most delicious bread and cakes, at that time, in Lagos. I wouldn’t know how…
The construction phase will create 5, 239 jobs. The project itself will create about 19, 000 jobs! That’s Amazon! The country is South Africa!! Amazon has picked South Africa as the place to be!!! I really don’t know why top-notch companies are deserting Nigeria. We have everything to keep investors asking for more. Our rate…
