By: Dr. Sagir S Buhari FCIA In a democratic system, the government is accountable to its citizens. As Sir David Easton, a renowned political scientist, defines democracy: “A democratic government is one in which the decision-makers are accountable to the general population and are chosen through competitive elections.” (Easton, 1953) This definition highlights the importanceContinue reading “From Fuel Subsidy Removal to Tax Reform: Rebuilding Trust for Nigeria’s Economic Recovery”
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Tax Reform: Looking Into Political Angle Of The Issue And The Year 2027 Is Around The Corner
By Abbati Bako,bsis,Kent-Uni the UK’s Europeans University In early October 2024, President Bola Tinubu transmitted the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 to the National Assembly.The bill as claimed by the government is expected to reshape Nigeria’s fiscal framework and establish a comprehensive legal framework governing taxation of incomes, transactions, and instruments. The bill is entitled, “AnContinue reading “Tax Reform: Looking Into Political Angle Of The Issue And The Year 2027 Is Around The Corner”
Why Tunubu’s Tax Reforms Will Worsen Northern Economy
By Abbati Bako,Political Strategy and Communication Consultant and Alumni of KentUni the UK’s European University *Reforms In Nigeria Under Tinubu Not Working, Inflation Still In Double Digits – IMF Report. “The IMF report released on Friday, categorically stated that Nigeria’s reforms are failing to meet desired results.The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest outlookContinue reading “Why Tunubu’s Tax Reforms Will Worsen Northern Economy”
CHECK AND BALANCE IN DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE: THE THREE ARMS OF GOVERNMENT
By: Dr Sagir S Buhari FCIA The cornerstone of democratic governance is the system of checks and balances, which ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful. This delicate balance is crucial for preventing abuse of power and protecting the rights of citizens. However, when members of the legislative arm of government accumulateContinue reading “CHECK AND BALANCE IN DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE: THE THREE ARMS OF GOVERNMENT”
The Ongoing Cop29 In Azerbaijan: Climate Change and Global Economy
By Abbati Bako, Political Strategy,Communication Consultant COP29: the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. While what’s expected from the conference are as follows: *Key Focus Areas: 1. Finance: Securing trillions of dollars to support countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protectingContinue reading “The Ongoing Cop29 In Azerbaijan: Climate Change and Global Economy”
For the attention of the Federal Minister of Housing and Rural Development Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata
President Tunubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda VS Debt Burden: Any Hope before 2027 Elections? By Abbati Bako, Political Strategy and Communication Consultant What is the meaning of the word “hope” in contemporary English? The meaning is simple that I found out in English Dictionary 2024. Hope means “To want something to happen, with a sense ofContinue reading “For the attention of the Federal Minister of Housing and Rural Development Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata”
Senator Kwankwaso: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Political Consequence
By: Dr Sagir S Buhari FCIA Autocratic leadership is a leadership style where one person has complete control and makes decisions without input from others. This style of leadership can be seen in Nigeria’s political system, where some leaders have been known to exhibit autocratic tendencies. In fact, it is described as “authoritarian democracy”. SomeContinue reading “Senator Kwankwaso: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Political Consequence”
Kemi Badenoch: The Newly Elected Conservative Leader In TheUK’s Parliament
By Abbati Bako,Political Strategy and Communication Consultant In democratic system the issue of who you are or your color, religion, sectional or background is not what matters most. What matters most is your competence, merit, knowledge, honesty, accountability and all other leadership qualities that are needed in a leader. Leadership is between vision and practicality.Continue reading “Kemi Badenoch: The Newly Elected Conservative Leader In TheUK’s Parliament”
President Tunubu’s Economic Reforms: must Aligning with the People’s Aspirations
By Abbati Bako,Political strategist and Alumni of Kent-Uni the UK’s European Uni The suggestion for withdrawal of tax reforms from the National Assembly came from Northern Governors, traditional rulers and during the 144 NEC’s meeting, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima. But it seemed that the Presidency don’t want what the political and economic stakeholdersContinue reading “President Tunubu’s Economic Reforms: must Aligning with the People’s Aspirations”
BRICS Meeting In Kazan:JP Morgan/WB/IMF/BRICS VS Nigerian And Global South Economies
By Abbati Bako,Uni Kent Alumni And UK’s European University In human life nothing can be compared with the economy. Human beings are a symbol of economy. Economy has been the root cause of all wars and conflicts in all ages of human history. For example, the ongoing wars between the Palestinians and Israel or betweenContinue reading “BRICS Meeting In Kazan:JP Morgan/WB/IMF/BRICS VS Nigerian And Global South Economies”