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Nigerians await election results amid boycott from opposition parties

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Millions of Nigerians are anxiously waiting for the final results of Saturday’s general elections as the electoral commission continues to collate and declare them. The electoral commission has been announcing state-by-state results but is yet to make significant progress in declaring the winner of the presidential election. The winner of that race would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Opposition parties though… Read More
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Nigeria: Voting gets underway in crucial election

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Voting started on Saturday in Nigeria as citizens cast their ballot to elect a new president who would replace President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari is leaving office this year and many are hoping the next leader will provide better solutions for Africa’s most populous nation and biggest economy. The main contenders in the race to succeed Buhari are former Lagos governor… Read More
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ECOWAS deploys 250 observers ahead of Nigeria elections

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed two hundred and fifty (250) observers for the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (ECOWAS-EOM) to the Presidential Election in Nigeria. The observers were deployed on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Abuja, ahead of the February 25, 2023, Presidential Elections. As part of the ECOWAS electoral support to Member States, H.E. Dr.… Read More
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Nigeria: President Buhari extends use of old naira notes amid shortages

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Buhari said that the old 500 and 1,000 naira notes could only be exchanged at the central bank and other designated places. But the 200 naira will remain in use for the next two months. – Advertisement – The central bank wanted the note swap initiative to curb cash in circulation and control double-digit inflation. But the International Monetary Fund… Read More
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Forex Trading in Nigeria

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Forex trading is becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria, with more people looking to take advantage of the potential opportunities that come along with it. With its large population and growing economy, Nigeria has become an attractive destination for Forex traders from all over the world. This article will provide you with an overview of Forex trading in Nigeria, including what… Read More
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Nigeria: Court halts deadline to swap banknotes amid chaotic scenes

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Nigeria’s Supreme Court has halted the government’s plan to enforce a Friday deadline for citizens to swap old banknotes for new ones. The government had expected Nigerians to turn in old 1,000, 500 and 200 naira banknotes in exchange for newly designed notes by Friday. The central bank wanted the initiative to curb cash in circulation and control double-digit inflation.… Read More
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Tems is first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy

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Nigerian singer Tems has won a Grammy Award – becoming the first female artist from her country to win the prestigious award. Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, won the award in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U – a collaboration with musicians Future and Drake. Congrats Best Melodic… Read More
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Nigeria’s President to deal with cash crunch ahead of exchange deadline

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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to deal with the cash crunch the country is experiencing currently. The crisis has caused chaotic scenes in parts of the West African country which is expected to hold elections this month. Nigerians are trying to get their hands on new naira notes ahead of a February 10 deadline. The old notes which will… Read More
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Why Nigeria’s comedy industry is making global impact

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Nigerian entertainment promoter, Akinlolu Jikiemi, popularly known as Jekins, has said that the country’s comedy industry was making a global impact in spite of the challenges facing it. “The quality of material is very encouraging. There’s been a lot of growth, Nigerian comedians are putting in a lot of work and getting recognition,” he said in a media interview. According… Read More
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Nigeria: Court rules against barring unmarried pregnant police officers

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A Nigerian court has struck out a police regulation that bars unmarried female officers from getting pregnant. A judge ruled that the regulation, which calls for the dismissal of any unmarried officer who gets pregnant, was “discriminatory, illegal, null and void”. Last year a federal high court upheld the police force’s decision to sack an unmarried officer who fell pregnant… Read More