Measuring national progress, NBS data and scepticism by Bayo Onanuga
Recent reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have become a focal point of criticism and scepticism, especially by the political opposition and perpetual doubters of any positive report…
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Our partnership rooted in mutual respect, shared values- Tinubu, Macron
……..President Tinubu and President Macron in joint OpeD In the present era, international relations are often framed as if there were only two possible outcomes for States: to dominate, or…
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FirstBank: Adeduntan’s giant footprints
Date was November 2, 2024, and venue was Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. In cascades, people streamed into the luxurious, expansive venue, and they came from all walks of life.…
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UN in Nigeria: Charting a path towards brighter future
By Mohamed Malick Fall The indescribable destruction caused by the first and second world wars led many to desire an international organization dedicated to maintaining world peace. The United Nations…
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Downstream Deregulation: Between Obasanjo’s half-measures and Tinubu’s bold leadership by Temitope Ajayi
A video of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s interview with News Central Television has been trending on social media platforms for the past week. In the interview, the former President, in…
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Key takeaways in Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle by Tunde Rahman
Months after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the…
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Tinubu writes on relevance of Commonwealth today
….than it has been in decades By Bola Tinubu The Commonwealth is more relevant today than it has been in decades. If there wasn’t this global alliance of mostly English-speaking…
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Global Ranking of Universities: A national shame
By Moses Oludele Idowu I am not happy this morning. That is to put it mildly. I should have said that I am sad.I am sad about Nigeria and about…
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Why Nigeria Deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat By Tunde Rahman
Nigeria has significantly contributed troops and police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide since 1960. That year, the Nigeria Police deployed the first-ever contingent of individual police officers…
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EXPLAINER: President Tinubu’s drive for Foreign Direct Investments by Temitope Ajayi
In his independence anniversary broadcast on October 1st, President Bola Tinubu enumerated his administration’s efforts to drive foreign direct investments into the country. He noted that within the first 16…
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