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Federal Government Implements New Visa Policy

October 2, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

Eleven months ago, the Nigerian Immigration Service(NIS) disclosed its intentions to embark on visa reforms by introducing new categories of visas to tourists, Nigerian retirees living abroad, and visas for

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National Bureau of Statistics Partners With World Bank To Conduct Business Census

September 29, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

Two decades and two years later, the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) together with the World Bank will conduct a National Business Sample Census (NBSC) in Nigeria. The last business census

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Tony Elumelu makes Time 100 List of Most Influential People in the World

September 29, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Tony O. Elumelu, one of Nigeria’s most beloved businessmen makes a debut in 2020’s TIME100- the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world following in the path

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Lady Assaulted by Senator Elisha Abbo Gets Justice

September 28, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

In 2019, a Magistrate Court in Zuba, Abuja ruled in favour of Senator Elisha Abbo representing Adamawa North. A case of assault on Osimibibra Warmate, in an adult toy shop

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Fayemi suspended by Ekiti APC for “anti party” activities

September 25, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has been suspended by the state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress for supposed “anti-party activities”. In a statement released by the party after

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Edo Elections: Is the Era of Godfathers Gradually Coming to An End?

September 22, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

In September 2016, Godwin Obaseki was elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Party against Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) but defected to

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11-Year Old Nigerian Features in Just-Released GWR 2021

September 21, 2020 by Aby Odusola

Eche Chinonso also known as Amazing Kid Eche first came into the spotlight in last year, when he set a Guinness World Record for “Most consecutive touches of a football

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The United States of America Slams Election Riggers

September 16, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

Nigerian elections can be a mixed bag. Sometimes, their outcome tends to reflect the will of the people. Sometimes, the malpractice can be glaring. In a quest to ensure free

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John Boyega, Jo Malone and the Racism Debate

September 15, 2020 by Aby Odusola

British-Nigerian actor John Boyega announced his resignation from his ambassadorship position with British perfume brand Jo Malone ambassador role with an expressive tweet hours ago. I have decided to step

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Nigerian Inflation Rate hits 13.22%

September 15, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

On Tuesday, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that Nigeria’s inflation rate recorded its biggest this year rising to 13.22% in August. The consumer price index,

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Why ASUU is going on Strike Again

September 15, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

If there is anything unions in Nigeria have taught us, it is that the government is generally unreliable, and unwilling to compromise so withdrawing services forms the best way to

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Nigeria’s Harmful Importation Policy

September 14, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

The Buhari administration’s mantra, to produce what it consumes and consume what it produces led to the ban of foreign exchange to import dozens of items including the staple food,

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Health Workers Withdraw Services

September 14, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

Last week, in the early hours of Monday, Nigerian health workers withdrew their services to protest lack of life insurance and protective equipment against COVID-19 as well as non-payment of

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Nigeria’s Debt Profile Surges

September 11, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

Last month, the Federal Government announced a cost-reflective tariff for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry(NESI) and the removal of fuel subsidy in a bid to obtain a $3 billion loan

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A Breakdown of Funds Approved By the Federal Executive Council

September 10, 2020 by Damilola Akintola

In June, a whooping sum of N2.3 trillion was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in a plan presented by the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP). Media Aide to