Reduced Hope: Tinubu Presents a 36% less Annual Budget for 2024
The same shortfall in total revenue in 2022 occurred in 2021. Although an N8.4 trillion revenue was projected for that year, only N6.3 trillion was realised.
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The Nigerian Contingent to COP 28: Too Many or too Few?
However, the World Bank has agreed to act as administrator for at least four initial years. Additionally, nations that should pay in have been named, including the US, UK and EU. These wealthiest nations will be “urged” to contribute their fair share, while rapidly developing nations with major economies, like China, will be “encouraged” to pay in. There is not yet a set target for how much should be provided and by when.
Burning Laden Oil Vessels: Legal and Environmental Concerns about the Military’s Actions
Four oil vessels, suspected to be laden with proceeds of stolen crude oil, were intercepted between October 2022 and August 2023 by the Nigeria Navy, the Tantitta Security Services Limited, and personnel of the Joint Task Force of Operation Delta Safe.
State Fragility: Why 71% of Extremely Poor Children Reside in Sub-Saharan Africa
Based on distribution by age group, children below the age of 5 have the largest share of extreme poverty in 2022 using the $2.15 PPP.
On the Maiden Coup in Gabon
Up till the time he was ousted from power, President Ali Bongo Ondimba had ruled Gabon for two terms since 2009; seven years each, and was set to head for the third term before the military seized power.
Oil thieves rob Nigeria of $46 billion in 14 years
In 2022, the cases of oil spillage by reported causes totalled 572, out of which 480 were as a result of oil theft and sabotage and 92 by operational issues.
Two reasons Nigerian passport remains weak in the last four years
Ironically, Nigeria, the giant of Africa, was not among the top 10 countries with the highest score in Africa but was rather listed among the bottom ten with the worst passport quality in the region.
Why Nigeria is listed among 10 Countries mostly Impacted by Terrorism
Addressing security concerns as this will reduce the pressure of food insecurity and also provide an enabling environment for thriving socioeconomic development.
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EU EOM Report: Challenges and achievements of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections
Previous reports on Nigerian general elections by the EU-EOM showed that Nigeria has made some improvements in addressing electoral issues, but there are still some institutional problems that could lead to similar problems in the future.
Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit is 40% short of World Bank standard
Infrastructures are essential social services that not only aid economic activities but also stabilize the economy.
Nigeria falls among 30 countries with the worst waste management practices
Given this development, it is obvious that Nigeria has a lot of work to do in its waste management practices. As human activity in the environment increases, the 5Rs of waste management — Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle need to be prioritized for a formidable and livable world.
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Is Nigeria really ready for hitch-free population census?
Deployment of digital technology to the census process is expected to increase data accuracy and authenticity with little or no chance of manipulation and undue inflation of figures.
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Dashed Hope: The dilemma of evolving electoral system
Despite INEC’s efforts to organise a hitch-free general election, several flaws manifested on the election day. First, was the late arrival of electoral officials in some polling units, insufficiency of election materials, inability of some electoral officials to operate the BVAS machine, to mention but a few, were visible.