For business and economic news from around the world
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D– As Nigerians file out to elect a new president on February 25, it is imperative to remind electorate that a country’s future and destiny are shaped by choice of personality they elect as president. Entrusting a country’s leadership and resources to someone with impaired vision and dubious national disposition will be a tragedy.
2023 Presidency: Using your votes to reconstruct, reshape Nigeria Read More
By Michael Owhoko– Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in Nigeria before proceeding to organize another headcount? Results of census conducted in 1962, 1963, 1973, 1991 and 2006 were all marred by anomalies and controversies allegedly engendered by manipulation and falsification of figures.
Why the 2023 population census must be postponed Read MoreEmployees who perpetrate fraud through stealing in the workplace has been labeled as “Workplace Rats” in a new book, which has just been released to the public. The book which admits that poor business model and financial management contribute to business failures, specifically identified stealing as a major cause of bankruptcy in organisations.
New book describes corporate thieves as Workplace Rats, exposes tactics Read MoreBy Michael Owhoko– The Urhobo is among the first 10 major ethnic groups, and fifth largest in Nigeria, yet, its initial capacity to command considerable influence in the Nigerian polity was weakened by lack of brotherliness, unity, and trust among its people, unarguably, owing to multiplicity of dialects, as depicted in the 24 kingdoms that make up the nationality.
Redefining the role of UPU for the Urhobo people Read More
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D– For the record and for posterity, it is imperative to state that oil found in the Niger Delta region belongs to the people of the area. It is not owned by Nigeria. God provided every habitat with natural resources, including agricultural crops for subsistence. Oil, among others, is one of the natural deposits God provided for Niger Delta people for existence.
Oil is owned by Niger Delta, not Nigeria Read MoreBy Michael Owhoko– There are strong indications that the National Water Resources Bill 2020 will soon be reintroduced at the National Assembly. If passed into law, communities and people living along water fronts in the country, particularly Niger Delta Region, Lagos State and other aquatic areas in the country will be deprived of their major source of livelihood – fishing.
Why the Water Resources Bill must be rejected Read More
By Michael Owhoko– Interrogating the role played by southern leaders in the making of the 1979 and 1999 Nigerian constitutions that have decapacitated the south with dimmed prospects for its young teeming generations, is imperative at this point of Nigeria’s history. These two constitutions laid the groundwork for the current acrimony in the country, raising a national question.
Southern leaders and the 1979, 1999 Nigerian constitutions Read MoreBy Michael Owhoko– Help! Lekki residents are exposed to water-related diseases engendered by sub-standard and unregulated sources of water supply. Increasing cases of dysentery and diarrhea-induced pathogenic bacteria infections have sparked concerns on public health in the area.
‘How lack of clean water is driving up diseases in Lekki’ Read MoreVeteran journalist and author, Michael Owhoko, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Political Science by the Selinus University.
Veteran journalist obtains Ph.D with thesis on The Future of Nigeria Read More
By Michael Owhoko– Praying for Nigeria’s redemption from its current woes is like asking God to prevent a building with defective foundation located in the Lekki area of Lagos from collapse. Evenintercessions by bestof prayer warriors cannot save such a building.As long as Nigeria continue with its current inapt political structure, its descent to self-destruct is definite. The ominous signs are there for any discerning mind to see except those with impaired vision and beneficiaries of the prejudicial system.
North-South imbalance: Nigeria in free fall to self-destruct Read More