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Africa's debt paradox: Why borrowing has not delivered growth, By Okelue David Ugwunta

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Africa's mounting debt crisis reveals a troubling paradox: A continent rich in natural wealth yet burdened by rising liabilities, infrastructure gaps, persistent poverty, and weak... Read More


44th Olubadan: Ibadan agog ahead of coronation ceremonies

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday, 26 September, the city of Ibadan is agog amid preparations and excitement. A PR... Read More


PHOTOS: Ibadan comes alive in anticipation of Ladoja's coronation as Olubadan

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Ahead of the Friday coronation ceremonies of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the city of Ibadan is agog in merriment and preparations. A PREMIUM TIMES' survey around the city Thursda... Read More


Birthday: First Lady raises over N20bn for National Library completion

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has received N20 billion donations from her birthday well wishers for the completion of the National Library project in Abuja. Mrs Tinubu disclosed this ... Read More


Economic growth and the demographic disconnect, By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Statistics show that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has recorded steady growth over the last five years, averaging about 2.4 per cent per annum, compared to roughly 2.0 pe... Read More


Nigeria's moment to shine: Strategic PR opportunities for Africa's giant, By Ehi Braimah

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- In a previous article I wrote in 2020 titled "A global brand positioning strategy for Nigeria," I argued that Nigeria was not just the largest country in Africa with a population ... Read More


Restructuring social safety nets in the AU-EU partnership: Why a youth-inclusive framework is a must, By Abdulkareem O. Abdullateef

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- AU-EU social safety nets need to be anchored on equitable development by prioritising key areas such as digital inclusion, education, climate action, and dignity. While digital in... Read More


Wike speaks about his health, warns civil servants against partisan politics

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that reports that he was ill were false and politically motivated. He said he took a deserved break fro... Read More


The fear of burning bridges in underdeveloped societies, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- I have lived in the United Kingdom for more than four years in total as an adult. And before reaching adulthood, I had spent some time there and later, through travel and work, I ... Read More


"Renewed Hope in Central Banking": A blueprint for Nigeria's economic future, By Khadijah Lawan Muhammad

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Reading Renewed Hope in Central Banking by Rahma Olamide Oladosu is both refreshing and enlightening. At 133 pages, the book compiles 26 essays originally published in Economic Co... Read More