Analysis
The Journey of Nigerian “Unfree” Economy
Nigeria’s current economic predicament is an imminent stopover in its unfree economy.
Abdullah Tijani
September 21, 2024
Nigeria’s current economic predicament is an imminent stopover in its unfree economy.
Speaking on the floor of the House of Respresentative, Jimbo bemoaned the troubling increase in the number of journalists being unlawfully arrested, detained, and harassed for carrying out their professional duties while relying on the offense of Cyber-Stalking within the Cybercrimes Act, 2015.
Young journalists and media experts said the rising threats and arrests of journalists have created a culture of fear, deterring many aspiring journalists from pursuing their dreams.
The growing trend of journalists’ arrest and abduction does not just show a decline in press freedom in Nigeria, it also raises serious concerns about the future of journalism in the country.
Repression remains an issue in Nigeria despite practicing democracy for over two decades. This is exemplified by different instances of police brutality.
Global freedom is under siege.
He worked very hard to succeed in his small-scale business, but the harder he tried, the tougher it turned. Yusuf Taiyelolu, a local hand-weaver in
…..blaming women for embezzlement based on their gender is unfounded and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Embezzlement, like any crime, is an individual choice and cannot be attributed to gender. For Betta Edu, her suspension does not only present a reformative system, but it also shows that the country is taking key strides in reconstructing the deteriorating democratic system. If the current administration continues with its reformative strides, the national image of the nation will improve, which will encourage foreign investments and in turn boost the economy.
It was learnt that Betta Edu issued a memo to the Accountant General of the Federation in December 2023, ordering the amount in question to be paid into the civil servant’s private bank account… Since 1999, which was the emergence of civilian rule that marked the era of the Fourth Republic, there have been 17 suspended ministers.
The piece also hinged on why the government should keep trying its best in investing in policing. This is because the welfare of “an average police operative is taken for granted by the same system that engaged their services. This may explain why they tend to vent their frustrations on members of the public”, and most times, resort to extortion…
It is pertinent for the Nigerian government to review policies that might be holding the country back. The leaders must be championing economic freedom, transparent governance, and a commitment to protect human rights
Nigerian police as an institution was revealed to be the most corrupt institution in Nigeria according to a survey released by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)…
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