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COVID-19 and Nigerian banks

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global...

Doing Business

House of Reps’ COVID-19 resolution will end in tears – here’s why

The House of Representatives recently adopted a motion for “urgent intervention to prevent mass layoffs” in Nigeria. Backdrop: The House is worried about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, especially the prospect of mass layoffs in the private sector....

Activism

Imo radio station punishes journalist for demanding owed salary – why it matters

Imo Broadcasting Corporation [IBC] Orient FM indefinitely suspended one of its journalists, Vivian Ottih, who is also the chairperson of the state’s chapter of Nigeria’s Association of Women Journalists for protesting non-payment of salary for three months by the organization...

Aso Rock

Everyone has moved on from Gambari’s questionable past

Professor Ibrahim Gambari has replaced the late Abba Kyari as President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff. He is a familiar name in the academic community at both the national and international stage, and a highly experienced diplomat with a long...

Politics

ObasaGate: What to know about fraud allegations against Lagos Speaker

Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, has been accused of financial impropriety, illegal diversion of funds, and abuse of office, sparking a scandal that could have significant impact on the politics and leadership of the state....

Politics

Nigeria to cut budget by 0.6% – why it matters

The Federal Government is set to present a revised 2020 budget expenditure of 10.52 trillion naira ($27 billion), a 0.6% reduction in the national budget from the previously approved budget. The cut is triggered by an expected revenue decline fueled...

Scoopinions

TheScoop Verdict: Hadiza El-Rufai is playing a dangerous game

Bello El-Rufai, an ordinary citizen, and son of the Kaduna governor was the subject of public outrage two weeks ago. He sent out tweets and Direct Messages (for which he has apologised) laced with profanity, sexual innuendoes and ethnic slurs....

Scoopinions

Buhari has failed to change military chiefs in five years. Why we might have a problem

On the 13th of July 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the current crop of Nigeria’s Defence and service chiefs — the Chief of Army, Naval and Air staff in line with the normal practice which gives the President the liberty to...

Aso Rock

TheScoop Explains: Buhari and Osinbajo’s cold war

For more than a month now, various reports are pointing to a rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The recent dismissal of over 30 aides of the VP by Buhari’s Chief of Staff has brought the...

Aso Rock

Buhari’s Economic Advisory Council – what to know

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday constituted an Economic Advisory Council. The eight-person group (with only one woman) is expected to “advise the President on economic policy matters” working in coordination with relevant cabinet officials and the heads of the monetary...

Aso Rock

South African President Ramaphosa’s apology to Nigeria – what it means

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised to Nigeria over the xenophobic attacks in his country. Ramaphosa sent one of his cabinet ministers, Jeff Radebe, with a delegation led by the South African ambassador to Nigeria, Bobby Monroe, to deliver...

Takeaways

What you need to know about Buhari’s VAT hike

On Wednesday, 12 September, the President Buhari administration reached a decision to raise Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 5% to 7.5%. This decision to raise VAT by 50% was announced after the inaugural Federal Executive Council meeting of...

Politics

Former AGF Adoke’s new book exposes Governor Bagudu’s dirty ties to Abacha

In his recently released memoir, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), former Attorney General of the Federation, accused the current governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, as one of those who laundered funds looted by former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Sani...

Scoopinions

Nigeria’s news negativity bias is destroying us

Over the last four years, a wave of online content has been generated about Nigeria, her people, her President — content that shapes local and global perspectives about Nigeria, and content, that is largely negative.

Politics

Governor Masari’s bandits strategy – the bottomline

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Friday warned traditional rulers that they risk major sanctions if they are found to be colluding with bandits. Background: Governor Masari gave the remarks during his dialogue with self-repented bandits and Fulani...

Aso Rock

What Nigeria’s recall of High Commissioner to South Africa means

The Nigerian government seems to have had enough following harsh criticisms of its reaction to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Nigeria has formally recalled its High Commissioner to the country, Ambassador Kabiru Bala. Nigeria has also has pulled out...

Today's Scoops

The Emir of Katsina is the latest wailer – bottomline

The Emir of Katsina over the weekend lamented the deplorable state of security in his state. He made this known while addressing Islamic clerics in the State. What he said: Emir Abdulmumin Kabir lamented that: “The bandits have killed my...

NASS

Senate defends unpopular N5.5 billion spending on official cars – why it matters

The Nigerian Senate has defended itself against public outrage over its plan to spend N5.5 billion on new cars for its members. Top line quote: Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Dayo Adeyeye told Channels Television’s Sunday Politics via telephone that...

Today's Scoops

Police officers disrupt trans woman’s birthday party – why it matters

Self-described transgender socialite, Bobrisky, (legally known as Idris Olarenwaju) had her birthday celebrations disrupted by the Nigerian police. Backdrop: The Police said that it ordered the blockade of the venues of the Bobrisky’s 28th birthday party to prevent “breach of...

Politics

Quick take: Nigerian government claims on El-Zakzaky’s ‘Islamic State’

Is the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky trying to establish an Islamic State in Nigeria? The Federal Government of Nigeria thinks so. Backstory: The Nigerian government (through the Solicitor General) made this allegation in a...