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COVID-19: Nigerian farmers yet to recover from impact of pandemic

By Editor November 1, 2022 161 Post a comment

By Theophilus Abbah and Daniel Adaji While public attention on the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased, its impact on local farmers persists. Now farmers are struggling against heavy inflation to recover their businesses, attract customers, and regain their lost footing. La’ah Dauda is the President of the Progressives’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society in Zamaru-Kataf. Continue Reading

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FactCheck: No, Nigeria hasn’t introduced N5,000 and N2,000 banknotes

By Editor October 28, 2022 168 0

By David Ajikobi A video posted on Facebook in July 2021 shows piles of what seem to be Nigerian naira banknotes. A hand lifts bundles of the notes to the camera, revealing that they have the insignia and name of the central bank and are in denominations of N5,000 and N2,000. A woman’s voice can […]Continue Reading

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Dangote: Priority investments in infrastructure, core industries will boost Nigeria’s Economy

By Editor October 20, 2022 130 0

By Daniel Adaji …Says a ‘newly industrialized Nigeria within 10 years is possible Business magnate and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has identified priority investments in infrastructure and core industries among other recommendations, as vital panaceas to boost Nigeria’s economy to its desired level among contemporary nations and in the world Continue Reading

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CISA commends military actions against economic saboteurs, vessel of oil thieves

By Editor October 20, 2022 139 0

By Daniel Adaji A Non-governmental Organisation, Citizens Initiative for Security Awareness (CISA) has commended the drastic measures taken by the Nigerian military in curtailing the excesses of pipeline vandals, sea pirates and other economic saboteurs. The group also decried call for sack of Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor, by some interest groups over […]Continue Reading

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Buhari to Ministers: we have met the yearning of Nigerians

By Editor October 18, 2022 126 0

By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja declared open the last Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of this administration, saying high-impact projects have been implemented across the country meeting the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. Addressing the Retreat organised to evaluate the level of progress made in the implementation of the Nine Continue Reading

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MAN condemns invasion of Dangote Cement Plant by Kogi State Govt

By Editor October 7, 2022 122 0

…says move will discourage new investments, potential investors By Daniel Adaji The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has strongly condemned the invasion of Dangote Cement Plant on Wednesday by the state’s security outfit, the Vigilantes, on the order of the State Governor Yahaya Bello, noting that such action will discourage new investments in the State. […]Continue Reading

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Court grants MRA permission to challenge NBC’s refusal to disclose payment of license fees by Broadcasting Stations

By Editor October 6, 2022 162 0

By Daniel Adaji A Federal High Court in Lagos today granted Media Rights Agenda (MRA) leave to proceed with its Freedom of Information (FOI) suit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for refusing to disclose details of payments of license fees by broadcasting stations and platforms operating in Nigeria and the amount owed the Commission […]Continue Reading

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How Africa’s free trade area can succeed – President Buhari

By Editor September 30, 2022 137 0

By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will succeed if African governments demonstrate a higher level of commitment to tackle the slow pace of physical integration, political cooperation and tariff barriers that inhibit business integration.   Addressing the second African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AFSNET) Continue Reading

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Why Nigeria needs more women in leadership positions in Government, Politics by Osinbajo

By Editor September 23, 2022 138 0

Says more women representation an economic imperative, not a concession by men By Daniel Adaji Just like the example of the education of the girl-child, a more effective and balanced female representation and participation in politics and government will have major impact on the country’s socio-economic future and overall national development, according to Vice President Continue Reading

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[Explainer] Nyesom Wike: Can his anger frustrate Atiku’s chances in 2023?

By Editor September 22, 2022 156 0

By Theophilus Abbah River State Governor Nyesom Wike is assertive and hard-htting. Though he controls just one state in the South-South geopolitical zone, his political tentacle is spread across the six states in the region. In recent times the bitterness of gall that flows from his lips when he speaks about his unpleasant experiences in […]Continue Reading

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Shema at 65: Standing tall as a first rate Administrator and erudite leader

By Editor September 21, 2022 165 Post a comment

By Olawale Oluwabusola Sometimes early this year in company of a friend, I was introduced to the former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni who was then contesting for the  state gubernatorial seat on the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP) at his residence in Ifaki – Ekiti. On getting to know that the […]Continue Reading

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Pressure on airlines: NCAA beefs up safety measures to prevent air mishap

By Editor September 13, 2022 195 0

By Daniel Adaji Despite the turbulence being encountered by airlines in Nigeria due to the scarcity and high cost of aviation fuel, foreign exchange,  and the increasing cost of operation, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the apex regulatory authority, has beefed up surveillance activities on operating airlines to ensure no operators engaged in under-cutting Continue Reading