Sudan’s crisis as Africa’s potential tinderbox

Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 24, 2023

African coastal cities under threat of rising sea levels 

POSSIBILITIES OF CREATION of more countries in Africa are becoming more real. Out of the existing countries may emanate new ones. It has happened in the past and may yet happen again anytime soon. The struggle of the Saharawi Arab Republic (SAR) to become a fully independent state – though still hotly contested by Morocco […]

Curbing menace of illegal tax collectors at subnational level

MARTIN Ike-MuonsoJuly 24, 2023

Regularly updating tax rates, tariffs, and fees

Tax policies are laws enforced by statutorily approved agencies. Sadly, our weak justice system has created copious avenues for criminally minded people to create and enforce their own tax laws. Subnational governments contend with a preponderance of illegal bodies forcefully and dubiously collecting revenues meant for them on the roads, business premises, commercial motor parks, […]

How long will African countries exist as nations?

Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 19, 2023

African coastal cities under threat of rising sea levels 

  AFRICANS HAVE TO DECIDE their future, whether they can actually operate as one indivisible entity or will forever remain divided. The various fissures, cleavages and fault lines within and between people in various parts of Africa have historical, social and political underpinnings. The scramble for Africa which came to a crescendo in the 1884 […]

Capturing grants, donations as constituents of IGR

MARTIN Ike-MuonsoJuly 10, 2023

Regularly updating tax rates, tariffs, and fees

Many nongovernmental organisations depend almost entirely on grants and donations for their survival. Some reasons adduced include statutory barriers from generating profits for their benefit and therefore relying on external support to fulfil their missions. Other reasons include their focus on addressing social issues such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, human rights, etc., that may […]

Africa’s epidemic of leader induced democracy crisis (5)

Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 10, 2023

African coastal cities under threat of rising sea levels 

POLITICAL POWER AND GOVERNANCE in Africa have their fair share of blame in Africa’s underdevelopment. Sovereignty of countries has been a shield – not so impenetrable – that wielders of political powers often use to keep themselves from public accountability and responsible leadership. And, quite sadly, the theoretical knowledge of the ideals of democracy is […]

Naira float and SNG-driven export-for-IGR growth

MARTIN Ike-MuonsoJuly 3, 2023

Regularly updating tax rates, tariffs, and fees

Nigeria always places enormous importance on export revenue. However, policies promoting non-oil exports gained further momentum in the mid-80s in response to the oil price shock. Historically, oil-dominant export and revenue composition made Nigeria vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices, with devastating consequences on practically all aspects of our economic life. Ghana, for instance, […]

Africa’s epidemic of leader induced democracy crisis (4)

Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 3, 2023

African coastal cities under threat of rising sea levels 

JULY IS HERE, a month in which African leaders are expected to flock en masse again to Russia this year. This time, the meeting place is scheduled to be St. Petersburg. In addition to what could well become ritualistic, the essence of such an outlandish visit by these political heads of nations in this present […]

Taxation of online businesses

MARTIN Ike-MuonsoJune 26, 2023

Regularly updating tax rates, tariffs, and fees

The digital economy is fast overtaking the traditional economy in many ways and may perhaps achieve over 80 percent displacement before the end of the century. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the acceleration towards digitalization reached a blazar jet speed, with more people working remotely, shopping online, and using digital services. However, the pace and […]

Africa’s epidemic of leader induced democracy crisis (3)

Olukayode OyeleyeJune 26, 2023

African coastal cities under threat of rising sea levels 

FOURTEEN MINUTES OF unbroken and uninterrupted comments by Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, made a mesmerising moment at the SUMMIT FOR A NEW GLOBAL FINANCING PACT in Paris last week. Kenya’s William Ruto was no less engaging while having a chat with the French President, Emmanuel Macron. The two stood out as African representatives […]

Africa’s epidemic of leader induced democracy crisis (2)

Olukayode OyeleyeJune 19, 2023

African coastal cities under threat of rising sea levels 

PHANTOM WOULD BE the best single word to describe most instances of democracy in Africa since the wave of independence swept across the continent till now. Or, it could be referred to as illusory. What sounds like democracy in name and proclamation has variants in practice in different settings and has been marred by many […]