Tag: Nigeria
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Musings on burdens of survival in Nigeria – By Tony Eke
The hardship in the land is growing daily, making survival a big burden for a large group of Nigerians. Gone are the days when we easily cracked our brains and got simple solutions to basic issues. These days, even an occasional challenge such as being cashless or minimally broke requires more than a fleeting thought…
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The oppressors who love the oppressed – By Owei Lakemfa
IT is bizarre. The International Monetary Fund, IMF, calling on the government to protect the poor from the impact of the fuel price hikes it engineers! To add to its criminal thought process against the Nigerian people, the same IMF is telling
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Nigeria’s inflation drops to 32.15% in August- NBS
The National Bureau of statistics Consumer Price Index report says Nigeria’s Inflation rate has slowed to 32.15% in August
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Nigeria and the Scramble for Africa 2.0 – By Dakuku Peterside
“Scramble for Africa” historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic, and strategic dominance. Africa was mercilessly exploited, and to date, the scars remain.
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Ending open defecation in Nigeria our priority – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has affirmed its commitment to end open defecation in Nigeria. Jane Bevan, Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), UNICEF, stated
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2025 AFCON: Rwanda hold Nigeria to barren draw in Kigali
Hosts Rwanda on Tuesday held Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a barren draw in a matchday two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Kigali. The Amavubi of Rwanda’s resolute defence withstood a barrage of attacks from an in-form Super Eagles side to earn a valuable point at home.
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FG jittery, quickly denies report of increasing VAT to 10% despite hardship in Nigeria
The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has denied a report of a potential hike in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5% to 10%. In a statement released Monday, Edun clarified that the VAT rate is still firmly set at 7.5%, as outlined in Nigeria’s tax laws. “The current VAT…
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I did not steal anyone’s identity – Chidimma Adetshina
Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has addressed alleged identity theft by the South African Government.
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AFCON qualifiers: Time and how to watch Nigeria vs Benin
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will today lock horns against Les Guepards of Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Landmark report calls for Education System overhaul to meet 21st century needs in Nigeria
A new report stresses the urgent need for increase education investment in Nigeria and globally, especially in times of economic hardship.