Category: Inside stories

US Tariff Hikes, a Prompt for Nigeria, ECOWAS, and Africa to Reposition Economies

. . . As Nigeria Responds to US Tariff Measures.

The recent US tariff hikes present an opportunity for Nigeria, ECOWAS, and Africa to focus on non-oil export growth and economic resilience, driving global repositioning. This strategic shift could enhance regional trade and economic integration, leveraging frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to promote sustainable development.

By E. R. Umukoro

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at April 7, 2025

Harnessing Local Content for the Development of the Niger Delta and Nigeria: A Policy Report

By E. R. Umukoro

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at April 6, 2025

Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Joel-Onowakpo, Outlines Vision for Nigerian Economic Growth

The Senate Committee on Local Content’s inaugural meeting signals a significant shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, particularly for the Niger Delta region. While the the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has remained largely obscured from the general public in the South, it is hoped that working partnership between the Senate Committee on Local Content and the NCDMB will boost government revenue, improve balance of payments, reduce reliance on foreign goods and services, and stimulate job creation and economic growth.

The success of this initiative will be closely watched, particularly in the Niger Delta region, where the impact on local communities and the economy will be significant.

By E. R. Umukoro

By admin , in Inside stories , at April 6, 2025

Reframing the Narrative: Lady Ejiro Umukoro’s Call to Action for Equity, Justice and Fairness on Gender Prisms in Nigeria

As Nigeria’s women continue to face daunting barriers to equality, Lady Ejiro Umukoro’s clarion call to action resonates louder than ever: will the nation’s leaders heed the plea for a more inclusive, equitable future?

By Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh

By admin , in Inside stories , at March 31, 2025

From Silence to Solidarity: Confronting Misogyny and TFGBV in Nigeria’s Digital Age – Experts Weigh In

. . . Insights from a virtual discourse on countering misogyny and tech-facilitated gender-based Violence in Nigeria.

By admin , in Inside stories Super Conscious Woman Series , at March 31, 2025

Lessons from the Past: How My Great Uncle’s Insights Guided Me into Trump’s Second Adminstration

By Jeff Kelly Lowestein

By admin , in Inside stories , at March 25, 2025

Nigeria’s Gender Equality Crisis Report: A Call to Action

Nigeria’s gender equality crisis demands more than statistics – it demands action. Will policymakers rise to the challenge?

Ejiro Umukoro provides more insights based on the Dataphtye report.

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories Super Conscious Woman Series , at March 24, 2025

Unifying Nigeria Through Reading: Abuja Hosts 2025 Book City Event

. . . Unraveling the Power of Reading, One Page at a Time.

By admin , in Books Ignite Inside stories , at March 23, 2025

Regional Security: How ECOWAS, Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States Can Unite Against Violent Extremism

. . . A new chapter in regional security.

By Ejiro Umukoro

By admin , in Inside stories , at March 21, 2025

On State of Emergency: Plenary proceedings, House of Reps for Thur, March 20th, 2025

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.

By admin , in Inside stories , at March 20, 2025