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September 26, 2018

Profiting from tears: The Buhari administration’s handling of the Nigerian IDP crisis

The humanitarian situation in Nigeria deteriorated significantly in the first half of 2018 as the conflict intensified in the North East which reflected in the increase of new displacements from the 142,000 reported during the same time period last year. Clashes between government forces and Boko Haram became more frequent in the north-east of the... Read More

Citizenship, Editor's Pick, Featured, Opinion

analysis, IDP, opinion, Ovoko Williams

To trade trust with Nigerians, Atiku has one major question to answer

By one commenter’s account, the review of Black Panther posted on Atiku Abubakar’s medium profile is an “impressive analysis”, even as it was impressive that the former Vice President graciously took care of the tickets for other people who saw the movie with him at an Abuja cinema. The Waziri Adamawa has a certain charm... Read More

Thinking Through

analysis, atiku abubakar, Black Panther, nigerians, trust

August 11, 2017

YNaija Analysis: The Police keep missing the point that protests are a protected right

by Usman Alabi The state has a life of its own, as a matter of fact, the state is fully alive. But the life of the state is not necessarily that of the various groups that constitute it. The state is said to be a neutral force that mediates between the various groups and classes... Read More

Thinking Through

analysis, Buhari, Nigeria Police Force, protest

#NotTooYoungToRun bill: Young people, therefore, have no more excuse

by Usman Alabi Even after the passage of the Not Too Young to Run Bill in the National Assembly, we might have to wait a while before producing a President who is in his early or late thirties. By now the Not Too Young to Run movement would be taking lessons from reality – that... Read More

Thinking Through

Age barrier, analysis, Not to young to run, politicians, Politics, youth

Opinion: Between the compulsive critic & the great leader

by Lai Labode While visionary leadership is not a promise of perfection, its inevitable shortcomings are judged with a malicious eye for the worst by the compulsive critics. Since the world is a great lover of great tales of success and failure, its ears are ever ready for all colours of lies, truth, rumours, misfortune... Read More

analysis, critics, leaders, opinion, Politics

The Explainer: We have broken down the fuss being made about the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill

by Mark Amaza Since the start of the Fourth Republic, no bill has been contentious as the Petroleum Industry Bill which was first introduced to the National Assembly in 2000. It was introduced with the aim of being the legal instrument with which the entire Nigerian oil and gas industry will be reformed; from awarding... Read More

Thinking Through

analysis, House of Representatives, nnpc, Oil and Gas, petroleum industry bill, PIB, senate

February 15, 2017

Analysis: Has the EFCC gotten its groove back?

by Mark Amaza Last week, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made quite a huge heist when it acted on a tip-off and uncovered $7.2million and £72,000 belonging to former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Andrew Yakubu, hidden in safes in an underground bunker. This latest arrest by... Read More

More, Thinking Through

ACJA, administration of criminal justice act, analysis, EFCC, NIMASA

February 11, 2017

YNaija Analysis: What could an Osinbajo presidency look like?

When Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was picked as the running mate for the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) in December 2014, very few people outside Lagos State had ever heard of him, as he was not a high-profile politician with the highest post ever held being that of a commissioner. But Nigerians soon cottoned to him... Read More

Thinking Through

analysis, Buhari, Osinbajo, pmb, president buhari, President Osinbajo, Vice president of nigeria, vp, Yemi Osinbajo, ynaija analysis

February 4, 2017

Analysis: The Lagos police commissioner is trying too hard to impress his bosses #IStandWithNigeria

by Mark Amaza For the past couple of weeks, the most dominant topic of conversation has been the planned rallies being spearheaded by afro-pop star, Tuface Idibia to protest against the state of affairs in the country, from the economic recession to insecurity, especially with respect to the recent killings in Southern Kaduna. Protests are... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

2baba, 2face, 2face idibia, analysis, Buhari, Fatai Owoseni, lagos state, nigeria, occupy nigeria, police, Police Commissioner, Tuface, Tuface Idibia

January 25, 2017

Analysis: VP Osinbajo’s answers at Davos give cause for worry

by Mark Amaza For the second year running, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo led the Nigerian government delegation to Davos, Switzerland for the 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF), the yearly talk shop and networking event for global business and political leaders. Like all other attendees, he was expected to sell Nigeria as the preferred destination for... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

analysis, CNBC, Davos, economy, Hailemariam Dessalegn, Kagame, nigeria, Oil, recesssion, vice president, WEF, Yemi Osinbajo

January 20, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Pres. Buhari’s foreign medical trips are not justifiable

Starting from yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari commenced a ten-day working leave to the United Kingdom during which he will also embark on a medical check-up as revealed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. There is nothing unusual in a president going on a working leave: like every other human, they can... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

analysis, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, The Gambia, Travel, Yemi Osinbajo

236 people arrested in RCCG camp

January 10, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Between the FRC and Pastor Adeboye – Why so much ado about the law?

by Mark Amaza The first time the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) entered the consciousness of Nigerians, it was in early 2014 when it accused the Central Bank of Nigeria under its former Governor (now Emir of Kano), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as lacking in corporate governance. As this accusation came in the thick of... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion, Thinking Through

analysis, corporate governance law, frc, nigeria, Pastor Adeboye, rccg, retirement

January 5, 2017

Opinion: 2017 Ministry of Defence budget analysis

by Saatah Nubari This is the second piece in my 2017 budget analysis series. The first analysis focused on the budget of the State House (which was referred to as the Presidency in previous budgets). MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Today, we will take a look at the budget for the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

2017, analysis, army, budget, Buhari, Forces, Ministry of Defence, Saatah Nubari

October 25, 2016

YNaija Analysis: What’s the difference between the leadership records of Obasanjo and Tinubu?

In a recent interview with PUNCH, Ayo Fayose was very clear about his views on Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Olusegun Obasanjo. About Tinubu, he said this: Even, if I don’t like Asiwaju, he has attained an enviable height in his political endeavours. He has done so well economically. He has led his people to wherever... Read More

analysis, APC, Ayo Fayose, bola tinubu, Ernest Shonekan, olusegun obasanjo, PDP, Politics, sticky

September 21, 2016

YNaija Analysis: 5 things ‘Made In Aba’ must do

On Monday, Sam Hart, an SSA to the Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, announced that MadeInAba.com.ng will go live on October 1. Many of us are old enough to remember when ‘Aba Made’ was used as an insult, but going by the reactions to his tweet, all this is about to change. It is just... Read More

Aba, aba made, Abia, analysis, Branding, nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu

September 7, 2016

Usman Alabi: APC and the president’s unending blame game

by Usman Alabi Leaders are called to solve problems and give hope to their followers in times of uncertainties; however some leaders have specific qualities for unusual or peculiar times. The Nigerian economy was in a bad shape in 1983 when President Buhari became the head of state after a military coup. Being the leader,... Read More

analysis, APC, blame game, economy, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, PDP, Politics, Usman Alabi

Morning Devotion: An analysis of Buhari’s presidential address

Joachim MacEbong takes on May 29th Democracy Day and President Muhammadu Buhari’s one year in office. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-14-analysis-of-buhari-presidential-address

Featured, The News Blog

analysis, democracy day, inauguration, joachim macebong, May 29th, one year in office, President Muhammadu Buhari

February 29, 2016

Analysis: Morroco’s solar energy initiative- a big dream beyond the Sahara

Background The potentials of solar energy have never been veiled, even though the technology behind harnessing it on a larger scale has been esoteric until recent years. In 1986, Dr Gerhard Knies, a German physicist and renewable energy expert, in his research on the potentials of solar energy found that the energy sourced from world... Read More

analysis, Energy, Power, solar

“The smartest guys in the room!”: We present the hot new YNaija2015 ad campaign (LOOK)

by Isi Esene The quality of political leadership is defined by the quality of participation and engagement with the political process. Credible candidates, a vibrant media and an active and engaged youth population form the basis of a smooth and quality electoral process. With the increasing knowledge and exposure of the electorate, critical questions are... Read More

2015, analysis, Debate, elections, hard facts, nigeria, polling booths, reviews, The War Room, YNaija2015

October 4, 2012

Opinion: How best to kill your brand

by Nnadozie Egeonu Customer will always want to know what is in for him; what extra benefits can he derive from patronizing you; why should he go for you instead of others? Consulting for small and medium sized businesses is such an awesome experience, quite touching too when you find a lot of young and... Read More

analysis, atm, Branding, Business, customer, market, marketing

Analysis: First, “I am not a lion”, and now “I don’t give a damn” – The Trials of Brother Goodluck

by Stanley Azuakola There is something called the Goodluck Jonathan conundrum. This is how it is defined: Just when you think you finally understand Nigeria’s President, he does something else which breaks the mould; something that just doesn’t fit into your well plotted graph. That’s why as some pundits go to town touting a new (and... Read More

#GiveADamn, analysis, Major feature, nigeria, Politics, president

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