Is Japan Losing Control of Its Bond Market?
Stocks are in la la land. The S&P 500 has effectively not moved in 40 days. Since early July, the market has traded within a 1.6% price range (with one…
Uncivilised Philippine President Calls President Obama ‘son of a bitch’, Then Realises His Folly
In a statement read out by his spokesman, Duterte said that while his “strong comments” in response to questions by a reporter “elicited concern and distress, we also regret it…
Economic Recession And Path To Nigeria’s Genuine Rediscovery, By Idowu Samuel
Muhammadu Buhari Nigerians over the years had been treated to spirit breaking economic phrases often coined by experts and authorities in their attempts to explain some economic realities. Yet, for…
Battle For The Soul Of AIB, Nigeria’s Air Accidents Investigation Bureau
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, was recently enmeshed in a spat with the Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, because some disgruntled members of the Bureau were…
Unauthorised Raids: Ambode Seeks Redeployment Of Police Officers
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has sent a formal request to the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, asking for the redeployment of some police officers attached…
Nigeria And The Implications Of A Trump Presidency, By Femi Fani-Kayode (Part2)
In this July 21, 2016 photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as he addresses delegates during the final day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. For eight…
Ishaq Akintola, Muslim Professor, Attacks Christians In Nigeria, Tags Them Little Hypocrites
Ishaq Akintola A professor of Islamic Eschatology and Director of Muslim Rights Concern, Mr. Ishaq Akintola, has unleashed a scathing attack on Christians in Nigeria, describing their umbrella, the Christian…
Ambode To Voters: Obaseki’ll Turn Edo Into Lagos. Fayose Warns: Do Not Repeat The Buhari Regrettable Mistake
President Buhari with APC Gubernatorial Candidate Godwin Obaseki and his Running mate Hon. Philip Shuaibu flanked by Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole as President Buhari attends Edo State APC Gubernatorial…
FG and IPMAN Disagree Over Fuel Prices
The Federal Government and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) are taking different stances on what the pump price of petroleum products should be. This is evident from…
Emefiele Explains Why Education Contributed to Nigeria’s Recession
The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is probably the most talked about personality in circle of Nigerian economics recently. And most of these discussions are not for positive reasons. Ranging…