Category: Nigeria
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Shocking Electricity Tariff Hikes Leave Nigerian Businesses in the Dark
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Electricity Tariff Hikes have led to business closures and job losses in Nigeria. MAN and lawmakers criticize NERC for poor consultation, while the government defends the hike to reduce subsidies. In recent months, Nigeria’s power sector has been embroiled in controversy following an astronomical hike in electricity tariffs. This development,…
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Orlu State: The Latest Chapter in Nigeria’s Endless Puzzle of State Creation
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Orlu State bill passes first reading, seeking to amend Nigeria’s Constitution, creating the 37th state from Imo, Abia, and Anambra. History shows state creation’s complexity and impacts. User advises caution against divisive tactics. In a move that has set tongues wagging and reignited debates on the structure of Nigeria, the…
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Honoring Legacy: Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe
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Chinua Achebe Expressway named by President Tinubu in Abuja honors the renowned novelist. This follows the recent naming of roads after Wole Soyinka and Tinubu, celebrating Nigeria’s literary icons. In a move reflecting deep respect for Nigerian literary heritage, President Bola Tinubu has named the M18 road in the Guzape…
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IPOB a Terrorist Organization? Or Just Another Chapter in Nigeria’s Political Soap Opera?
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Is IPOB a terrorist organization? According to the Global Terrorism Index 2023, IPOB entered the top 10 deadliest terror groups of 2022. This inclusion highlights a contentious debate about the group’s nature and activities, particularly in the Sahel region and Nigeria. Global Terrorism Index 2023 Findings The Global Terrorism Index…
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Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing Passes Second Reading, Northern Senators Kick
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Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing progresses amidst opposition from northern senators, highlighting deep divisions on managing pastoralist-farmer conflicts in Nigeria. As the Senate deliberates on the controversial bill to ban open grazing and establish regulated ranches in Nigeria, tensions are palpable. The proposed legislation, officially titled “A Bill to…
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Mining Pit Collapse in Nigeria Exposes More Than Just Minerals
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Mining Pit Collapse in Nigeria traps over 30 miners underground. One dead, six rescued. Safety and security concerns raised in Niger State. Another day, another disaster in Nigeria’s embattled mining sector. On Monday, the ground beneath a gold mining pit in central Nigeria gave way, trapping over 30 miners underground.…
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Fuel Subsidy: Is the Government Playing a Game of Smoke and Mirrors?
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Fuel subsidy: President Tinubu claimed to abolish it, yet costs and black markets persist. Atiku demands transparency on fiscal impacts and ongoing subsidy expenditures, questioning government honesty. Ever since President Bola Tinubu, at his inauguration on May 29, 2023, announced the end of the fuel subsidy, it has been a…
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The Hidden Side of Minimum Wage Increases in Nigeria
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Minimum Wage Increases in Nigeria bring higher labor costs for businesses, potentially leading to increased prices for goods and services, impacting the cost of living. A balanced approach is needed to ensure fair wages without causing inflation. The ongoing struggle for a higher minimum wage in Nigeria often focuses on…