Author: Magnus Onyibe
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What if US President Trump shifts from aid to trade? – By Magnus Onyibe
President Donald J. Trump’s executive order eliminating USAID has sent shockwaves across the globe, particularly in aid-dependent nations, most of which are in Africa. In line with the saying that “when America sneezes, the world catches a cold,” many countries are now facing severe consequences due to the proposed end of US aid.
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Trump and Tinubu: Are their disruptive leadership strategies beneficial? – By Magnus Onyibe
Today, both Donald Trump and Bola Tinubu have become two of the most vilified leaders in the United States and Nigeria. The intense backlash they receive stems from their bold, unconventional, and often radical governance strategies.
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President Trump’s transformation of the democratic system – By Magnus Onyibe
President Donald J. Trump is actively reshaping the global political landscape, navigating the tension between globalization and fragmentation to establish a new order in the United States and, by extension, the world.
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Hold your breath, the Trump revolution has commenced – By Magnus Onyibe
Politics will not be the same again in the United States of America, particularly in Washington, DC, where old-school politicians are keenly watching with trepidation as President Donald J. Trump, on January 20, transitioned from the 45th to the 47th president.
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Detty December: It’s the currency devaluation, plain and simple! – By Magnus Onyibe
In a similar vein, the title of this piece—“Detty December: It’s the Currency Devaluation, Plain and Simple!”—is aimed at highlighting a core factor behind the recent surge in economic activities and festivities in Nigeria during December: the significant devaluation of the naira.
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Banks’ excess profits tax: Cause-related marketing to the rescue? – By Magnus Onyibe
In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) proposal for a 70% tax on the excessive profits banks made from naira devaluation in 2023—profits which increased by at least 51% due to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms—there has been a noticeable rise in banks’ philanthropic activities.
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Tragic December: Why can’t palliatives be distributed the Dangote way? – By Magnus Onyibe
December in Nigeria is typically associated with end-of-year festivities: corporate parties, funfairs, family gatherings, concerts, and musical performances.
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Governing Nigeria is tough, but Tinubu is achieving remarkable progress – By Magnus Onyibe
The popular saying, “The morning foretells the evening,” seems to defy logic in Nigeria’s case. The economy, which turned frosty after President Bola Tinubu introduced radical reforms 18 months ago, now appears to be thawing rather than worsening, contrary to the predictions of critics.
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Obstruction to passage of tax reform bills – By Magnus Onyibe
Public enlightenment typically precedes the introduction of new policies to facilitate understanding, acceptance, and implementation. This is why companies seeking to go public on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) prepare an information memorandum to educate stakeholders and the general public.
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Who wants Mike Adenuga Jr. dead? – By Magnus Onyibe
The recent false alarm about Chief Mike Adenuga Jr.’s death was so influential that legendary musician Ebenezer Obey felt compelled to release a song debunking it.