The Federal Government has agreed to work with the so called illegal refineries in the Niger Delta. If you are a regular reader of Zikist Movement, you will know that this is one of the issues we have kept in the front burner, because we believe that the ‘illegal’ refineries ought to have been legalised,… Continue reading FG Listens To Zikist Movement: To Work With ‘Illegal’ Refineries
Category: Economy
As Dangote loses a third of his wealth (rich are getting poorer)
I was shocked by not surprised to read that Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote lost one third of his wealth in 2016. Before now it was our second richest man, Femi Otedola losing one third of his wealth in months. It confirms what I have been saying, that the rich are getting poorer together with… Continue reading As Dangote loses a third of his wealth (rich are getting poorer)
As coal is found in Sokoto, hope it will lead to nationwide exploitation
The discovery of coal deposits in commercial quantity in Sokoto State is a very welcome development, because if a Federal cabal has been avoiding coal exploitation in Enugu to marginalize the Igbo, they will now find it harder to do so. I must commend Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal for already planning the construction of… Continue reading As coal is found in Sokoto, hope it will lead to nationwide exploitation
If Crude Oil Should Give Nigeria Another Chance
The oft repeated saying that crude oil is a curse is not accurate. Nigeria, with her militant insurgency, environmental degradation and corruption crises derived from crude oil often comes up as an example of the veracity of the statement. But, a more accurate saying would be that crude oil can be a blessing if ones… Continue reading If Crude Oil Should Give Nigeria Another Chance
CAC Reduces Cost Of Business Registration In Nigeria By 50%
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of registering businesses in Nigeria.