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ICAN clarifies position on ‘stoppage of budgetary allocation to professional bodies’

The organisation further clarified that despite its position on discontinuing budgetary allocations to professional bodies and councils, it does not extend to some regulatory councils that function as parastatals.       The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reacted to a reported stoppage by the federal government to the funding of professional bodies and councils, describing it as a perceived misinterpretation of the original intention. According to a statement by Innocent Okwuosa, President of...

Fire on the mountain in Benue and Plateau

Public policy analyst, Sesugh Akume, writes from Abuja, on the brewing political crises in Benue and Plateau States following the recent action of the Chief Executive of both states upon assumption of office.       “…Section 62 which speaks of suspension, nor any section in the Benue Local Government Law 2007 mentions suspension of the local government legislative councils. For the fact that suspension in the Local Government Law is limited to Chairmen and...

Steps of Senator MT Monguno: Northern Borno on path to prosperity

Umaru Yakubu Kirawa pens an opinion piece from Maiduguri, setting the agenda for Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno representing Borno North Senatorial District.     READ ALSO: 10TH NASS: Composition of the Nigerian Senate | Parties, Ex-Governors and Deputies     Northern Borno State has been one of the worst-hit regions in Nigeria due to the insurgency that has ravaged the area for over a decade. The region has experienced untold hardship, with thousands of people...

10th NASS: “A new beginning with renewed hope” – Dr. Samson Osagie

Legal Practitioner and former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Dr Samson R. Osagie, hails successful inauguration of Tenth National Assembly as evidence that Nigeria is undoubtedly on a trajectory that offers hope and progress for its citizens.   READ ALSO: Tinubu: “I’m prepared to transparently work with the National Assembly”   As the 10th National Assembly gets inaugurated today, 13th June 2023, I wish to most profoundly congratulate all the elected members of...

May 25: Why politics matters for Africa’s development

In commemoration of Africa’s Day 2023, former World Bank Vice-President for Africa, Oby Ezekwesili et al examines state of development on the continent and the important role of politics   By Obiageli Ezekwesili, Alioune Badara Fall, Adama Gaye   Sixty years ago, this day, May 25, Africa led the world in creating the first-ever pan-continental political body with the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). It was in 1963 when 30 leaders of...

10th NASS: “Why Muktar Betara holds the Aces” | OPINION

Public Affairs Analyst, Emmanuel Ajibulu pens opinion piece calling for all key members of the party have a say in the decision-making process of NASS Presiding Officers, makes case for Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation as best man for the job    By Emmanuel Ajibulu     READ ALSO: Parliament Special: Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly and the ghost of 2015     As the only legitimate arm of government endowed with the mandate...

OPINION: Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili: A transformational trailblazer

Former Director of Communication at ECOWAS, Adama Gaye, pays tribute to Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili; Nigeria’s Former Minister of Education, as the new face of an emergent new Africa   By Adama Gaye   In her native Nigeria, she has already entered in the best books of history as Madame Due Process. But more is to come. Obiageli Ezekwesili is the archetype of the inspirational, transformational and values-based leader, Africa has long been yearning for. Her...

10th NASS: Why competence, capacity matter in Nigeria’s Speakership contest

With no fewer than eleven candidates eyeing the seat of Speaker in the Tenth House of Representatives, this opinion piece examines the merit of competence and capacity as key considerations in the imminent leadership recruitment process. By Abel Atanda   READ ALSO: 10TH NASS: Reps Minority Caucus working to produce House Leadership     Nigeria is Africa’s largest democracy and has remained so since its return to civil rule on 29th May 1999. This is especially...

Constitutional Amendment: Open Letter to Senate President, Ahmad Lawan

Former Kwara Speaker and Professor of Legislative Studies writes Senate President Ahmad Lawan, urges Ninth National Assembly to initiate processes towards overturning President Buhari’s recent veto of vital constitutional amendment bills   READ ALSO: MVP Hall of Fame: 20 National Assembly Members make Semi-Final shortlist   Distinguished Senator Ahmed Lawan, Senate President and Chairman, 9th National Assembly, Abuja   Like Your Predecessors, Please Override This Veto   I am writing you this long letter to...

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