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Concerns Over Insecurity: A Call for Accountability in Tinubu's Administration
OCT 13, 10:45 PM
Recent incidents of insecurity, including the abduction of prospective corps members in Nigeria, raise pressing questions about President Tinubu's capability to ensure safety in the nation. Critics argue that as insecurity escalates, so too should the scrutiny of his leadership and intentions for a second term.
Reimagining Africa's Future: The Role of Mental Models in Development
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Breaking the Cycle: Rethinking Nigeria's Historical Narratives for a Unified Future
OCTOBER 13, 9:15 PM•BY The Abuja Times
In a compelling call to action, Umar Yakubu urges Nigerians to move beyond the 'weaponisation' of historical grievances and focus on a critical examination of the past to foster national unity. By prioritising civic nation-building over historical resentments, Nigeria can pave the way for a more harmonious political landscape.
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Nigeria's Economic Outlook Brightens as Fitch Upgrades Credit Rating
The Nigerian government has welcomed Fitch Ratings' decision to upgrade the country's credit outlook from Stable to Positive, attributing the change to improvements in foreign exchange reserves and economic reforms. This development signals growing confidence in Nigeria's economic recovery amid easing inflationary pressures.
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Nigeria's Shortlet Problem Isn't Finding a Property. It's Knowing What You're Actually Booking
As Nigeria's shortlet and furnished-apartment market expands, the bigger challenge is no longer access to properties but confidence in what is being advertised. Apaté is building a verification-first model designed to close that gap.
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Investigation Reveals 61 Nigerian Officials Connected to $271 Million US Real Estate Holdings
A recent inquiry has unveiled that 61 Nigerian officials are associated with substantial property investments in the United States, totaling $271 million. This revelation raises concerns about the flow of wealth from Nigerian elites into foreign markets and the implications for transparency in governance.
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Dunamis Church Hosts International Ministers' Conference in Abuja
A remarkable gathering of ministers from 71 nations took place at the Dunamis Church in Abuja, with thousands more joining the sessions online.
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PDP Candidate Raises Alarm Over Omission of Gubernatorial Candidate from INEC List
Adebari Adekunle, the PDP candidate for Ifo Constituency I in Ogun State, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to address the exclusion of the party's gubernatorial candidate, warning of potential political unrest. Adekunle's remarks follow a statement from President Bola Tinubu, highlighting concerns over the integrity of the electoral process in the state.
OCTOBER 14, 12:45 AM•BY The Abuja Times
Senate Advances Decriminalisation Bill Amid Controversial Comments on Suicide Attempts
The Nigerian Senate has moved forward with a bill aimed at decriminalising attempted suicide, despite alarming remarks from Senate President Godswill Akpabio suggesting punitive measures for failed attempts. The proposed legislation is now in its second reading, sparking a national debate on mental health and legal reform.
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