Nigeria’s Attorney General has announced that the Government is thinking seriously of banning Okada (commercial motorcycles). This is because the government is blaming them for a lot. But without creating alternative employment or funding for the okada riders how do they want the Okada riders to feed? One good thing then Governor Oshiomhole did when…… Continue reading Government Thinking Of Okada Ban Across Nigeria
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Are Nigeria’s Unemployed Graduates Really Compound Fools?
I have a lot of respect for firebrand Pastor, Tunde Bakare. As far as I’m concerned, he is one of the leaders of thought in Nigeria. But I don’t agree with the statement recently credited to him that any Nigerian graduate that is unemployed is a compound fool. In the reported statement, he talked about…… Continue reading Are Nigeria’s Unemployed Graduates Really Compound Fools?
Lockdown Versus The Economy (Photo)
I just saw this poster below about the lockdown versus the economy. It appears lockdowns save lives but affect livelihoods, while not observing lockdowns in pandemic situations does the opposite. I guess the solution is to find a balance somewhere in between. For instance, if you lockdown, make sure the people have access to relief…… Continue reading Lockdown Versus The Economy (Photo)
Nigeria needs 30 million new jobs to keep unemployment from rising past 20% -World Bank
“Given the high population growth rates, nearly 30 million new jobs would be needed by 2030 just to keep the current employment rate constant.” Read the whole thing here Zikist Movement comment We should be looking at reducing unemployment to at least single digits. 20% unemployment is too high. This is one of the reasons…… Continue reading Nigeria needs 30 million new jobs to keep unemployment from rising past 20% -World Bank
Zimbabwean Man Flogs Wife For Getting Pregnant Without His Approval!
A Zimbabwean man who has been enjoying that thing with his wife, became very angry when she told him the result (pregnancy). His reaction was to take his belt and flog her seriously. He said he flogged her because he was already having difficulty raising 2 kids while unemployed. That she should have sought his…… Continue reading Zimbabwean Man Flogs Wife For Getting Pregnant Without His Approval!