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Making the Most of the Student Loan
26 LUG 2024 · President Bola Tinubu last week Wednesday presented cheques to selected tertiary education students, signifying the beginning of the disbursement phase of the Student Loan Initiative.
The Student Loan programme came into full force on April 3, 2024 after the President signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024 into law.
The student loan is aimed at providing accessible funding to underprivileged and indigent Nigerians for higher education, vocational training, and skills acquisition.
Over 1.2 million students across federal and state-owned schools are expected to benefit from the programme.
However, in the midst of its widely acclaimed noble intentions and benefits, how can we make the most use of the student loan?
Are there existing and foreseeable challenges, and how can we surmount them?
Here, we tried to provide answers to these questions and more. Take a listen.
The Call for Protest: The Discordant Tunes and the South East Equation
25 LUG 2024 · Some Nigerian youths are planning a nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
The planned protest dubbed "End Bad Governance in Nigeria 2024," will run for ten days and is aimed at bringing attention to various complaints against the current administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The protesters are expressing their dissatisfaction with issues such as bad governance, over-taxation, electoral fraud claims, and economic challenges. Similar to Kenya's youth-led protests, the movement is being organized on social media and has no known leader. It's anticipated to be similar or even bigger than the 2020 EndSARS movement.
However, unlike the first protests dubbed "Hunger Protests" which took place in the early part of the year without opposition, the coming protest is already wearing discordant tunes.
The discordant tunes are partly fueled by concerns over the aftermath of the ENDSARS protests, where certain ethnic groups were blamed for the destruction in parts of the country. There are also political undertones, with some factions suggesting that the protest may be used to undermine the current administration and create unrest.
With these differing opinions, one wonders if the protest will go as scheduled. If it does, what form will it take and how effective will it be in influencing government policies?
Is the south east prepared to join in the planned protest and should they?
Here, we x-ray the dynamics of these opposing voices and their implications for the upcoming protest titled "End Bad Governance in Nigeria 2024."
Resolving the Hunger Crisis: Examining Federal Government's Latest Strategies
15 LUG 2024 · It's no longer news that the hunger crisis in Nigeria today has reached its peak.
With food inflation now at alarming 40.66%, Nigerians have resorted to alternatives to replace certain food commodities. For example, reports indicate a significant shift towards using cucumber, carrot, and cayenne pepper as substitutes for tomatoes, which have seen prices rise sharply.
Following this, the federal government recently announced that it will implement a 150-day Duty-Free Import Window for critical staples such as maize, wheat, beans and rice. This initiative is aimed at stabilizing food prices and ensuring supply amidst domestic production challenges.
To what extent will this latest measure alongside other measures announce alleviate the hunger crisis?
Listen to the conversation.
Praise Zone- Living Holy Lives: God's Call to Purity
15 LUG 2024 · Examining Leviticus 18 and God's laws to the Israelites on sexual morality. What do those laws mean for today's modern world?
Women Representation: Allocating More Seats to Women in Parliament
15 LUG 2024 · The House of Representatives recently passed for second reading a bill aiming to amend the constitution to create additional seats exclusively for women in the National and State Assemblies.
The proposed amendment, spearheaded by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and supported by other lawmakers, seeks to address the longstanding issue of gender inequality in Nigeria's political landscape.
If enacted, it would reserve one senatorial and one House seat for women in each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) thereby creating additional 74 seats.
Additionally, the bill seeks to amend Section 91 of the document to provide three special seats reserved exclusively for women in the Houses of Assembly of each state of the federation, which shall be spread across the three senatorial districts of each state.
The issue of gender parity and women's participation in politics usually sparks diverse opinions and debates.
So, the question is, why is there a pressing need for additional seats specifically allocated to women? What does it tend to achieve?
Take a listen.
Paper Review: Violation of Urban Planning
14 LUG 2024 · Analysing newspaper headline on how violation of urban planning laws by both individuals and governments is breeding homelessness as reported by the Guardian newspaper.
See the link - https://guardian.ng/abuse-violation-of-urban-planning-laws-breed-homelessness-slums/
Ahead of the South East Governors Meeting with President Tinubu: Setting the Agenda
9 LUG 2024 · The South East governors recently disclosed their plan to meet with President Bola Tinubu over the pressing issue of Nnamdi Kanu's prolonged detention. The resolution came after their recent meeting in Enugu.
The issue of the IPOB leader appears to be like a sore wound that refuses to heal. When his trial began in 2015, it was expected that the matter would be laid to rest as quickly as it came. However, given the unending legal battle, individuals and groups have become weary of the court drama and Kanu's continued detention in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.
As the governors embark on this crucial journey, critical questions arise: What specific proposals should they present before President Tinubu?
Here, we set an agenda that ensures a comprehensive approach towards resolving the Kanu saga and fostering lasting peace and stability in the Southeast.
Economic Hardship and Protests: Analysing the Situations in Nigeria and Kenya
8 LUG 2024 · For more than two weeks, protests rocked the East African country of Kenya after the government attempted to introduce a controversial tax hike on essential commodities.
These protests tragically resulted in casualties, with 32 lives lost, and continued up until last week Tuesday despite the government's withdrawal of the proposed tax measures.
The situation in Kenya starkly mirrors the economic hardship that has plagued Nigerians since President Bola Tinubu's administration came into office.
In Nigeria, the twin policies of fuel subsidy removal and a unified exchange rate, announced by the president, led to skyrocketing inflation. This economic strain culminated in nationwide protests termed the Hunger Protests, where citizens voiced their anguish over the soaring costs of food and basic necessities.
The economic situation in both countries, and indeed across Africa, demands urgent scrutiny and discussion.
Here, we took a look at the economic hardships and protest dynamics in Nigeria and Kenya.
What strategies can governments in Nigeria and Kenya implement to mitigate the impact of economic hardships on their citizens?
Addressing Ghost workers and Payroll Integrity Challenges in the Civil Service
8 LUG 2024 · Recent directive by President Bola Tinubu has underscored the menace of ghost workers in Nigeria's civil service. The president was reported to have issued a stern order demanding accountability and restitution from civil servants found receiving salaries despite having relocated abroad.
Here, we look at the recurring problem of ghost workers in the civil service
How can we fortify our civil service against exploitation?
Governance Philosophy: Governor Soludo's National Views and Their Impact on Anambra State's Development
1 LUG 2024 · On June 12, precisely on the occasion of Nigeria's Democracy Day, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State addressed a diverse array of pressing national issues at an event hosted to commemorate the day.
Such issues bordered on the new national minimum wage, federalism, local government autonomy, and economic sustainability.
It was a mixed bag of contentious perspectives, commendable foresight and pragmatic considerations depending on who is assessing.
These opinions both partially and fully captured by the media are what one could refer to as his governance philosophy.
Here, we weigh the recent words of Governor Soludo on Democracy Day on key national issues and how these may impact developmental policies of his government and invariably affect the life of the Anambra citizen.
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Autore | Njideka Maduka |
Organizzazione | NJ |
Categorie | Religione |
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