Easy9ja - We rise by lifting others.

Ode to the Nigerian Youth

Nigerian youth, we see you. We see your struggle, we feel your pain. We know the road to development is long, But we offer hope that help is coming. We rise by lifting others, This is our mantra, Easy9ja brothers. The struggle of the youth is acknowledged, The pains of development understood. Compatriot, stay strong, help is coming. But before it does, find someone else… Read more
Easy9ja - living sacrifice fit for the masters use.

A living sacrifice, fit for the Master’s use

The phrase “a living sacrifice fit for the Master’s use” is from the Bible, specifically from the book of Romans. In Romans 12:1, Paul writes, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual worship.” What does it mean to be a living sacrifice fit for… Read more
Empty hospital beds

Matters Arising: Peculiar Allowance vs Hazard Allowance

Dearest colleagues, At the commencement of the first phase of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Ogun strike action, I find it necessary to make the following comments. I beseech my elders to permit me to revisit certain histories without holding me in contempt. The agitation for review of Hazard Allowance for health workers must be more than two years old. At the national level, the… Read more

Central Banks: an overview

A central bank is an independent authority of a nation that conducts monetary policy, regulates banks, and provides financial services to the economy.  Central banks possess a monopoly on increasing the monetary base in a state, generally controlling the printing of the national currency. Most central banks have supervisory and regulatory powers to ensure solvency of member institutions and discourage reckless or fraudulent behaviour by… Read more
Petrol station during fuel scarcity

Fuel scarcity: inefficiency or exploitation

Fuel is an important part of a Nigerian’s daily life. Every activity that requires electricity in Nigeria is one way or the other affected by fuel. Transportation, productivity, commodity prices and general living in Nigeria is connected and affected by the availability and price of fuel. This is due to so many factors which have various underlying causes that are unique to the Nigerian situation.… Read more