The Nigerian Real Estate Sector: A Paradox of Under-Regulation and Over-Burden The Nigerian real estate sector presents a perplexing dichotomy: while lacking clear policy direction and suffering from under-regulation, it is simultaneously burdened by excessive procedural regulations. The 1978 Land Use Act, which vests governors with significant land control powers,…

The Genesis of the Controversy: Accusations and Rebuttals in Rivers State Politics The political landscape of Rivers State has been recently shaken by a public exchange between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The controversy erupted when…

The African aviation industry is grappling with a significant challenge: exorbitant taxes and charges levied on air passengers, hindering the sector’s growth and placing an undue burden on travelers. A recent report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) reveals a stark disparity between the average cost of international departure taxes…

Unfinished Business: Deepening Tax Reforms in Nigeria for Sustainable Economic Growth Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has highlighted the need for further tax reforms in Nigeria, emphasizing that the recent legislative changes, while significant, represent only the initial steps in a comprehensive…