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Shema @ 66: A Departure from Transactional Politics

By The Insight Team September 22, 2023 1186

mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet pin up mostbet mostbet By Olawale Oluwabusola Former Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, born on September 22, 1957, is 66 years old this year. At 66, Shema is an accomplished international corporate lawyer, businessman, and politician. In his voyage in the field of politics, he was a foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a mentee of […]Continue Reading

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Ukomu Igala congratulates Minister of Steel

By The Insight Team August 17, 2023 713

UKOMU IGALA ORGANIZATION PRESS RELEASE: The apex socio-cultural organization in Kogi East Senatorial District, Uk’Omu Igala Organization (UIO), has sent a congratulatory message to Mr Shauibu Abubakar Audu, the newly designated Minister of Steel Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Elder David Abutu, the National Continue Reading

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Full list of ministers appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and their Portfolios

By The Insight Team August 16, 2023 2591

By Daniel Adaji The Presidency on Wednesday unveiled the designation of the ministers that will work with President Bola Tinubu. Below is the full list of the ministers and their portfolios To deal with emergencies, work plans need to be adjusted flexibly.Continue Reading

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Why new states and LGs, can’t be created

By The Insight Team August 16, 2023 728

By Eric Teniola Expectedly, the deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and the deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu (52), are to be appointed Chairmen of Committees for the amendment of the Constitution whose objectives among others, include creation of more states. That is another financial jamboree in the making. […]Continue Reading

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President Tinubu vows to end Nigeria’s overreliance on borrowing for public expenditure

By The Insight Team August 8, 2023 509

… sets 18% Tax to GDP target in 3 years President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his resolute commitment to break the vicious cycle of overreliance on borrowing for public spending, and the resulting burden of debt servicing it places on the management of Nigeria’s limited government revenues. Inaugurating the Presidential Committee on […]Continue Reading

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Whistleblowing: Tasking new ministers on democratic accountability

By The Insight Team August 8, 2023 686

By Godwin Onyeacholem By the time this piece gets to the public, other things being equal, all 48 nominees that had undergone screening for confirmation as cabinet ministers at the senate plenary would have been sworn in by President Bola Tinubu and begun settling in their offices as cabinet ministers, thereby effectively making them members […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria’s fuel price hike syndrome and Tinubu’s reign of pains

By The Insight Team August 8, 2023 797

  …Experts speak on price dynamics, way out as Nigerians groan By Clement Adeyi Key points Pains of fuel subsidy removal outweigh the gains High costs of goods and services soaring Nigerians groan, ask Tinubu to find urgent solutions Expert speak on poor chances of price reduction, tip CNG as way out Tinubu’s fresh palliatives […]Continue Reading

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SustyVibes Kicks Off Bioverse Project in Nigeria, Partners With the German Embassy

By The Insight Team August 8, 2023 778

Key points The issue of biodiversity needs to be tackled holistically Aims to empower 200 young Nigerians Presents opportunity to understand biodiversity Rejuvenate youth participation and leadership on biodiversity and climate change dialogues in Nigeria This project will offer internship placements to 3 participants, providing them with practical SustyVibes, a youth-led Continue Reading

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CJID, others to upskill journalists, and launch reporting toolkit on mental health

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 588

In its drive to build an informed media through capacity building, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), in partnership with Mental Health KAFE and the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), is set to train media professionals, academicians, and researchers on mental health reporting. The 2-day workshop, themed “Mental Health Reporting” is Continue Reading

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ONE Campaign urges World Bank President to prioritise reforms for sustainable finance access in vulnerable countries

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 557

  As World Bank President, Ajay Banga, embarks on a three-day visit to Nigeria, The ONE Campaign calls on him to prioritise and implement critical reforms to enhance access to sustainable finance for vulnerable countries, particularly in Africa. The unprecedented global challenges, including conflict, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic crises, Continue Reading

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Forensic Audit of CBN underway as we win back investor confidence, President Tinubu tells World Bank Chief

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 526

  President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is […]Continue Reading

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The ICIR calls for application from journalists for the Promoting Democratic Governance Project

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 676

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) invites applications from suitable and qualified journalists for its “Promoting Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project”. The Promoting Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project aims to strengthen the capacity of the media to promote transparency, accountability and good governance in Nigeria, particularly in the Continue Reading