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We Sold PMS in Dollars, Dangote Refutes N898/Litre Claims

By The Insight Team September 15, 2024 62 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The Dangote Group has dismissed a statement attributed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, claiming that the company sells Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to NNPCL at N898 per litre. In a press statement released on September 15, 2024, Dangote Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Continue Reading

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65% of Tinubu’s speech focused on self-praise, not hunger and hardship in Nigeria – Forensic analysis

By The Insight Team August 9, 2024 592 3

Key Points: The speech was devoted to recounting what this government has achieved, some not relevant to the protests It didn’t directly address the issue of hunger and hardship The mood was more of a threat than compassion for suffering Nigerians The president was not exact with data about the negative impacts of the protests […]Continue Reading

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Kukah Centre Report: Nigeria’s political parties running on sinking sand

By The Insight Team August 9, 2024 160 0

Key Points: Why smaller political parties lose those elected into parliament to bigger parties Most party members are ignorant of the philosophies, aims and objectives of their political parties Most parties do not have a database of their members Most parties do not have clear-cut strategies for attracting more members Staff members of most political […]Continue Reading

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I have an obligation to speak for the people – Ndume

By The Insight Team July 20, 2024 139 0

Here are the highlights from the interview on Arise TV with Senator Ali Ndume on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, which led to his removal as Senate Chief Whip on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Senator Ndume alleged that the presidency was like a “besieged fortress” and that President Tinubu was not aware of the true state […]Continue Reading

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[Explainer] Why Nigeria is experiencing food scarcity

By The Insight Team June 25, 2024 165 2

By Theophilus Abbah Scarcity, not caused by an increase in fuel price and devaluation of the Naira Crop production dipped since 2023 due to the activities of bandits Farmers in Plateau, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi Katsina prevented from planting and harvesting Irish potatoes, yam, rice, tomatoes, pepper, maize Waters from Bakalori dam, previously utilized by […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu’s 12 long and short leap in first year

By The Insight Team June 17, 2024 136 0

Theophilus Abbah   Increased monthly allocations to states and local governments: On May 29, 2023, after his inauguration as President, Tinubu’s first decision was the removal of fuel subsidy, a decision that previous presidents considered crucial but too sensitive to make. However, that singular statement has put a lot of money in the pockets of […]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 179

  …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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Dangote fuel may not be available in July, as Nigerians lament ‘unbearable suffering’

By The Insight Team July 21, 2023 194

Key Points: Nigerians trek to and from work for long distances Dangote refinery may not produce fuel by end of July NNPCL tongue-in-cheek about repairs of refineries NLC accuse Tinubu government of deliberately impoverishing the masses ‘N8,000 palliative for 12 million households, an insult’ By Daniel Adaji The recent increase of fuel price from N540 […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu should energize the industrial sector for economic growth

By The Insight Team June 26, 2023 218

By Daniel Adaji President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from his campaign promises and antecedents, is favourably disposed towards the industrial development of Nigeria. His speeches are punctuated with references to the need to revive the manufacturing sector, create jobs, and ensure the country is a big player in international economy. During his campaign in October 2022, […]Continue Reading

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Bandits test Tinubu’s resolve to rout them out

By The Insight Team June 13, 2023 341

Key Points: Bandits have killed over 100 persons; kidnap 65 in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna Victims are from communities that failed to pay tax to their lords Security agencies could not respond to distress calls by community leaders The president must act decisively against bandits without delay, else his silence may be interpreted as a lack […]Continue Reading

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Excerpt of Democracy Day national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

By The Insight Team June 12, 2023 185 0

Key points Background of events that transmuted June 12 to Democracy Day Democracy Day, Nigeria’s political jewel that must be nurtured Memories of Martyrs and heroes must linger Those who cannot endure and accept the pain of defeat in elections do not deserve the joy of victory when it is their turn to triumph The […]Continue Reading

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Femi Gbajabiamila and what it means to be Chief of Staff to the president

By The Insight Team June 2, 2023 315 0

The news of the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the incoming Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was greeted with much excitement. But what is the job of a chief of staff, and why is it so important? In this piece, we republish an article […]Continue Reading