An Africa Success Story: Anti-corruption Efforts in Rwanda Produce Results
Rwanda’s renewed commitment to fighting corruption has led to the enactment of many laws covering anti-corruption, whistleblower protection, asset recovery, money laundering, and terrorism financing. The Office of the Ombudsman of Rwanda was established as the coordinating organ in the fight against graft, with investigation and prosecution powers and specialized chambers dealing with corruption at […]
2023: Is Nigeria Tilting Towards One Party State?
…Asks Aminu Mohammed Few days ago when one of the serial political prostitutes in Nigeria Femi Fani Kayode (FFK) who is “today here tomorrow there politician” dined and wined with the president at the villa, he dropped a bomb shell that political analysts are yet to weigh its future implications on Nigeria. According to FFK, […]
Senator Ahmed Babba Kaita: A Hero or Villain?
By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu Those who know Senator Ahmed Babba Kaita, Senator representing Katsina North Senatorial District at the National Assembly have described him as an astute and resourceful politician who puts the interest of his constituents first. They also described him as a visionary who understands the problems of the people he represents, and is […]
Gov. Babagana Zulum: A Transformational Leader Per Excellence
Before May 29, 2019 when Professor Babagana Zulum was sworn in as the new governor of Borno State, most residents of the state and those outside it’s shores did not know the secret behind the massive success recorded by his predecessor and mentor, Senator Kashim Shettima. When the outgoing governor defied all pressure from within […]
Gov Nasiru El Rufai Transforms Kaduna Amidst Hues and Cry
By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu One of the cardinal policies of the Nasiru Ahmed El Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State is the Urban renewal programme launched shortly after his re-election in 2019. Before then, the garrulous governor has embarked on mass demolition of houses and shops in Zaria, Kafanchan and Kaduna metropolis to recover encroached government lands […]
How SMEDAN Promotes Small Businesses
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has awarded Practicing Licenses to 150 qualified Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) trained under its Certification and Accreditation Framework. Ambassador Mariam Yelwaji Katagum, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment at the maiden award ceremony in Abuja, said the implementation of the BDSPs certification […]
FG to Sanitise Abbatoir Operations
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has expressed government’s commitment to sanitising the poultry processing business in Nigeria. Dr. Abubakar made this commitment at the commissioning of a model Cottage Poultry Processing Facility to set the pace for the transformation of the livestock sub-sector in line with international best practices […]
Why ECOWAS Imposes Stiffer Sanctions on Mali
By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ramped up sanctions on Mali and activated its standby military force following the failure of transitional authorities in the country to organise elections. In response, the transitional government of Mali has condemned the sanctions and imposed its own counter-measures. Meanwhile, the refusal of […]
2023 Presidential Race: The Intrigues, Obstacles and Possibilities
Aminu Mohammed Barely a year to the next presidential election in Nigeria, political activities are already taking different shapes for different political parties and their aspirants. While president Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure expires on May 29, 2023, the scramble for that prestigious office has begun with several actors preparing to mount the stage to convince the […]
We Are Digitalizing Federal Mortgage Bank’s Operations
By Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, Garba Dangida, Ambrose Inua Sule & Chris Alochie, In this exclusive interview with the team of THE EXECUTIVES Editors led by Ibrahim Dan Halilu, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, an architect of over 20 years and fellow of the Nigerian […]