A legislature that consists of one chamber, house or assembly is politically known as a unicameral legislature. Legislation that is made or a bill that is read,. deliberated upon, and passed by the assembly is the final. It doesn’t go to any other house. The unicameral system is the most popular at the state or … Read more
In one of our posts, we pointed out the roles of the legislature in a democratic government to include oversight, legislation, and a platform for debate. The roles of the law-making organ of government can be carried out by a chamber or two chambers. The two types of legislature are unicameral and bicameral and we shall … Read more
From June 20, 2023, when President Bola Tinubu made his first foreign trip to Paris to date, he has embarked on at least 18 trips outside the shore of Nigeria. Like former President Muhammadu Buhari, who embarked on over 100 international trips during his reign, here is President Bola Tinubu’s foreign travel history from May … Read more
The legislature is a branch of government that makes laws. The legislature is usually referred to as the National Assembly (at the federal level) or the House of Assembly (at the state level), and at the local government area, the legislature is called a legislative council. The legislature performs many functions in a modern democracy … Read more
Also known as the branches or organs of government, the legislature, executive, and judiciary make up a democratic government. Individually, their functions define what a democratic country is. I say this because a military government doesn’t have what can be called a legislature, the military makes and execute the law, and usually dictate to the … Read more
Some people believe that the major functions of government are maintaining law and order; protecting a country against external aggression, and providing basic infrastructure. But in a modern world where technology and modern economics are a major discussions at international gatherings, the government has more elaborate roles to play. Besides, why does a government exist? What … Read more
Government is an enforcer of the laws of a country irrespective of those involved: extremely rich or poor. Government law is binding on everyone. A member of a landlord association who doesn’t want to obey the rules of the association may decide to sell off his building or leave the community, but the law of … Read more
The Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020 requires all Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in Nigeria to file and submit an annual return to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This article explains the filing of annual returns by not-for-profit organizations in Nigeria, the documents the NGO must present, and the penalties that may apply for … Read more
There are 49 state polytechnics in Nigeria. The first and oldest state-owned polytechnic in Nigeria is the Institute of Management and Technology popularly known as IMT located in Enugu which was established in 1965. Management of state polytechnics in Nigeria As stated in our previous post, ownership of polytechnic lies in federal, state, and private hands. Management of … Read more
A polytechnic is specifically designed to teach and offer real-world practical training to individuals for them to be useful in all facets of economic and managerial activities. Polytechnics offer entry-level employment skills to their students to function as technicians, technologists, higher technicians, and professionals in their chosen fields. In Nigeria, a certificate of operation of a polytechnic … Read more
Following the revocation of the operating licence of Eyowo, the digital bank said transactions on its platform had been halted and could last 24 to 72 hours for the issue to be resolved. This means that Eyowo customers will be unable to send or withdraw from their account, pending the time it sorts out the … Read more
In what can be described as upheaval in the financial sector, Nigeria’s apex bank on Monday, May 22, 2023, released a full list of microfinance banks whose operating licences were revoked. Three finance companies and four primary mortgage banks also lost their operating licence to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bringing the number to … Read more
There are 40 Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria. It was 29 until the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari created an additional 11 between May 2015 to May 2023. So, a federal polytechnic in Nigeria is established by the central government and is majorly supervised by the Federal Ministry of Education except in special cases where a … Read more
Nowadays, there are a lot of brands and businesses that prefer to ply their trade online rather than sticking to traditional brick-and-mortar premises. And it makes sense, too. According to Zippia, there are 12 – 24 million e-commerce websites on the internet as of 2022. And this number is constantly growing. In this vast number … Read more
In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable surge in technological advancements, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this revolution. AI has rapidly transformed various industries, leading to increased efficiency, improved decision-making, and enhanced user experiences. As we look toward the future, it becomes increasingly evident that AI will continue to play … Read more