Author: Blacc Theddi
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NLC Calls Government’s Bluff: No More Late-Night Meetings!
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Government of employing divide-and-rule tactics and intimidation to undermine the union. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, revealed that the two-day protest was called off due to threats and intimidation from the government. Ajaero expressed concern over the militarization of NLC headquarters and…
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ECOWAS Loosens Purse Strings: Sanctions Lightened on Niger, Mali, and Guinea
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made a significant decision to ease sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali, and Guinea. This move comes after an emergency summit held in Abuja, Nigeria, on February 24, 2024. During the summit, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the need for a…
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Governor Soludo Launches Solution Wi-Fi
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Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, is leading Anambra State into a new era of technological advancement with the launch of the pilot phase of the Public Wi-Fi initiative, known as Solution Wi-Fi. This initiative, a collaboration between the Anambra State ICT Agency and Pineheight Systems Limited (PHSWEB), marks a significant…
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Where’s the 30 Billion Naira Palliative?
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The recent announcement by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, regarding the allocation of an additional N30 billion to each state governor to address food scarcity and hardships in Nigeria has raised questions and concerns among citizens. The allocation, intended to ensure the availability of food and mitigate the effects of…
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Strategies for Earning in Dollars and Capitalizing on the Rising Dollar
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Earning in Dollars: Seizing Global Opportunities In recent years, Nigeria has faced economic challenges, including the depreciation of the Naira against the United States Dollar. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for Nigerian youths to earn in dollars or take advantage of the rising dollar. Understanding the current economic situation…
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Situation In Nigeria: The Naira’s Decline and Its Impact on the Average Citizen
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In Nigeria, the exchange rate between the Nigerian Naira (NGN) and the United States Dollar (USD) has become a critical issue, especially with recent government policies such as subsidy removal. This is crucial to understand, especially for the average Nigerian not paid in dollars. The Current Impact of Naira Depreciation…
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Egypt Stops Using US Dollar in Trade
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On February 15th, 2024, Egypt made a groundbreaking announcement that sent ripples through the global economy and geopolitics: it would no longer use the US dollar in its trade transactions with other countries. This decision, based on economic rationality and sovereignty, marks a significant shift in Egypt’s trade policy and…
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Davido: A Change Maker in Nigeria
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In a time of increasing hardship and economic challenges in Nigeria, music artist Davido has extended a lifeline to children in orphanages across the country through his foundation. With the nation grappling with rising prices of essential goods and protests erupting due to widespread suffering, Davido’s commitment to making a…