Despite criticism, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyua, has defended his position on the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. Justifying his position that the election was credible, Maikyua said the impact of lapses and challenges recorded during the polls after pronouncement of results can now only be determined by the […]
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Barely three days after the Central Bank of Nigeria declared old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes as legal tender, Deposit Money Banks say they are beginning to run out of the old currencies. The development led to severe hardship and pains for several bank customers seeking to withdraw funds on Wednesday. The CBN had on […]
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressing traders, residents and other stakeholders, flanked by APC House of Reps-elect, Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency, Paul Kalejaiye (left) and Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government, Fatai Ayoola during the presentation of cheque and launching to rebuild Akere Auto Spare Parts Market at Olodi-Apapa…yesterday Lays foundation for reconstruction of stalls Lagos […]
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Experts link rise to naira redesign Uwaleke: Using currency squeeze to tackle inflation counterproductive Emefiele warns African central bankers against possible bank run Subsidy removal: FG, states yet to conclude on palliatives ahead June deadline Despite contracting aggregate demand, falling purchasing power and other indicators that highlight reduced consumption and sluggish business activities, Nigeria’s headline […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Given the fiasco that currency note swap has engendered, on hindsight it must sound amazing how we could have thought of stoking two irons in the fire at the same time. I am referring to the currency note redesign and enforcement of electronic banking on the one hand and general elections on […]
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By Sylvester Odion Akhaine By way of introduction, this piece, Political Power in Nigeria, will analyse the dynamics of Nigerian politics, particularly democracy and the politics of succession. Hopefully, it will terminate after the general election in February. Its objective is to contribute to the understanding of the conflicting dynamics of the Nigerian political space. […]
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Fourteen females are set to contest the Gubernatorial/Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 28 out of the 36 States across the country on Saturday. Below are the female gubernatorial candidates on Saturday: * Aishatu Dahiru Aishatu Dahiru, a graduate of Electrical Engineering from University of Southampton, United Kingdom, is running under […]
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Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity that can open up a world of possibilities for students. France is a popular destination for international students, with over 300,000 foreign students enrolled in French universities and higher education institutions. Beyond the allure of France’s rich cultural heritage, its world-renowned cuisine, and iconic landmarks, the country offers a […]
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The burning issue of corruption in public office is not sufficiently addressed in the Tinubu action plan. The intention to ‘fight corruption, inefficiency and waste in government’ needs to be much more defined and articulated in its multiplicity in public, private, indeed all sectors of national life. It is no exaggeration that corruption is killing […]
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The Federal Government and the World Bank have collaborated to improve the knowledge of teachers in the federal technical colleges in the country with the 21st-century skills that will digitise the students. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo who was represented by the Director of Technology and Science Education, Mrs. Grace Jakko, made the […]
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