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Poverty has a foothold in Nigeria, and the solutions are not being discussed in this election cycle

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By Stanley Achonu The 2023 elections loom, with politicians making campaign promises that offer hope. Yet, poverty – probably the biggest threat to Nigerians today – has gone unaddressed. In October, the World Bank released its “Poverty and Shared Prosperity” report[1] outlining progress in the global fight against extreme poverty. According to the report, the Continue Reading
debt
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Debt-servicing may affect COVID-19 financing in 2022

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By Theophilus Abbah and Daniel Adaji Capital expenditure for COVID-19 in Nigeria’s 2022 annual budget looks slow to be released, 10 months into the year, data from the Open Treasury Portal (OTP) suggests. The OTP is a repository of the Federal Government’s expenditure. It shows that the last release for capital expenditure for COVID-19 was […]Continue Reading
Independence
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My achievements, by Buhari in 62nd Independence Day Speech

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By Daniel Adaji Key points: Significant progress made in eradicating deeply-rooted corruption in Nigeria Reduced Insurgency in the North East, Militancy in the Niger Delta, Ethnic and Religious Tensions The passage of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 Called on ASUU to return the to classroom as negotiation continues To ensure infrastructure drive remains the key […]Continue Reading
Buhari
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How Africa’s free trade area can succeed – President Buhari

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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
Prof. Isah
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Encomiums as Prof. Hassan Salihu Isah retires after serving ABU for 46 years

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By Daniel Adaji Colleagues and mentees of Prof. Hassan Salihu Isah of Department of Chemical Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, have poured encomiums on the distinguished academic at a send-forth and valedictory lecture organised by the Department to mark his formal retirement after serving the University for 46 years. The memorable event took place at Clinical […]Continue Reading
Sexual violence
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Stakeholders task media on fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence through data-driven reporting

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By Daniel Adaji Stakeholders at the public presentation of the media justice status report on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria titled ‘Missing data, missing justice’ held virtually by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Wednesday 21 September 2022 have urged the media to lead the fight against SGBV in the country through Continue Reading
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[Explainer] Nyesom Wike: Can his anger frustrate Atiku’s chances in 2023?

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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
Tinubu
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The Bola Tinubu they don’t know

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By Balogun Ibrahim The seemingly ingrained tendency for human beings to so easily forget their antecedents, repay evil for good and seek to destroy those God chose to use as their benefactors never ceases to amaze me. As a passionate member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I am saddened at the concerted, coordinated and […]Continue Reading
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Shema at 65: Standing tall as a first rate Administrator and erudite leader

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

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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
armed robbers
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Fact-check: Did armed robbers raid UBA in Ankpa?

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By Daniel Adaji Armed robbers attacked banks in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State onTuesday September 6, 2022. This attack was the second most gruesome in 10 years and it left at least two persons dead, several others wounded and a Police Station shattered. Claim: Several media organisations reported that three bank branches: United […]Continue Reading
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