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The Thread: How overpopulation in Northern Nigeria is affecting economic growth

by Dolapo Adelana Nigeria last conducted a National Population Census in 2006. The National Population Commission has proposed that a new census be conducted in 2018, which is expected to…

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A map from the past for Africa’s Education systems

by Calvin Ebun-Amu Throughout history, the provision of education has come in many forms. From one-room schools to the open-air academies of Plato, both the young and old across the…

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High oil prices during Jonathan’s govt led to economic growth, not his policies – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said former President Goodluck Jonathan's policies were not responsible for the economic growth experienced during his tenure. Fashola said the growth…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today FG confirms that Nigeria is in recession Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession.…

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Opinion: Private security as a driver for economic growth

The global private security industry is estimated to have a total value of about US$68 billion. It is also one of the highest employers of labour. In Nigeria, the demand…

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Nigeria ranks 120th out of 142 on innovation index, Switzerland leads the pack

by Rachel Ogbu Photos: .slideshare Nigeria has ranked 19th in Africa and 120 out of 142 countries on the 2013 Global Innovation Index, which measured countries’ innovation capabilities and how…

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Opinion: Bringing back growth to the Nigerian economy (1)

by Tunji Andrews With the main Nigerian production forte being without doubt, agriculture, I believe we should use the agricultural sector as our case study; and its success model could…

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Opinion: Nigeria’s GDP – Punching below its weight

by Tunji Andrews  Nigeria no longer stands on the that top ten list of “fastest growing countries”. Our 6.5% GDP fell way short of our African brothers like Libya (12.2%),…

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Charles Soludo: Nigeria – Where is the new economy?

In 40 years, Nigeria’s population will be approaching 400 million – if you believe the population figures. Before then (29 - 40 years), Nigeria’s oil would have finished. So far,…

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