Fuel Price Deregulation Slashes Gridlock, Empties Petrol Stations

The unpopular deregulation of the price of petrol by the Federal Government of Nigeria has led to less traffic gridlock. Now, this is in its own way good news for workers who hitherto had to commute long distances to work. Journeys that used to last for 1 hour now last for 20 minutes maximum in…… Continue reading Fuel Price Deregulation Slashes Gridlock, Empties Petrol Stations

Nigeria’s Federal Government Should Begin Selling Ads On Npower.gov.ng

On June 12, the Federal Government launched a website where Nigerians can register for the Federal Government’s employment programme. In just 8 days that site has become the 72nd most popular site on Alexa.com’s Nigeria rankings. In fact, on the first day of its existence, the site had 400,000 registrations. Anyone who owns a blog knows…… Continue reading Nigeria’s Federal Government Should Begin Selling Ads On Npower.gov.ng

Brass LNG Project Will End Militancy Permanently, Say Bayelsa Elders 

Elders and traditional rul­ers of Bayelsa East Sena­torial District of Bayelsa State have said that the permanent solution to end sea piracy, kidnapping and new militancy in the region is the take-off of the Brass Liquefied Natural Gas Project (Brass LNG). The elders, made up of two local government councils of Brass and Nembe, said…… Continue reading Brass LNG Project Will End Militancy Permanently, Say Bayelsa Elders 

‘I Will Be Rich, I Will Be Rich, When, When?’- Young Nigerian

Some months ago I went to the filling station to buy fuel. As the attendant was selling to me, we started a conversation about being rich.He referred to me as rich, so I replied, ‘Don’t worry, you will soon be rich’. His reply shocked me. He said, ‘You will be rich you will be rich.…… Continue reading ‘I Will Be Rich, I Will Be Rich, When, When?’- Young Nigerian

Why Is India’s White Palace The Taj Mahal Turning Green?

Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth, Taj Mahal is often described as one of the wonders of the world. It is also India’s biggest tourist attraction, visited by heads of states, celebrities and millions of Indian and foreign tourists every year. But…… Continue reading Why Is India’s White Palace The Taj Mahal Turning Green?