by Alexander O. Onukwue The APC Chairman, John Oyegun and the Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano, have had their words to each other with respect to the coming Anambra elections reported and analyzed. Oyegun says Obiano should contact the Movers because results in November will move him from Awka to Aguleri, with Obiano retracing the APC... Read More

anambra, APC, election, John Oyegun, numbers, Willie Obiano

August 10, 2017

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By the numbers: How important is Anambra to the APC for 2019?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the Anambra elections are on the way, the APC, like any ambitious ruling party wishing to strengthen its hold on the nation, are making plans to win the state. While responding to remarks credited to the APC Chairman, John Oyegun, Obiano noted that “Anambra is crucial to their [APC] plot... Read More

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2019, anambra, APC, election, numbers

June 9, 2017

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UK Elections: The numbers that matter

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate Hearings on FBI Director, James Comey may have taken the majority of the attention on Thursday, but at the same time in a snap election, the UK was determining its fate. With the projections being made by the major outlets, the big news is that Prime Minister, Theresa May,... Read More

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October 29, 2016

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$29.96 billion, 33000 | 5 numbers that mattered this week

$29.96bn – The amount of loan the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to borrow from the World Bank, African Development Bank, Japan International Co-operation Agency, Islamic Development Bank and China Exim Bank in the next three years. N2.1trn – The total amount Nigeria lost to the activities of militants in the Niger Delta region from... Read More

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budget, Cross River State, Finance, kemi Adeosun, loans, Niger Delta, nigeria, numbers, World Bank

August 6, 2016

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81,415, N293bn… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

1.3 million The number of new teachers needed in the next 6 years to address the acute shortage of qualified teachers for basic education in the country. N293 billion The amount the Federal Government currently owes retired federal civil servants. 70% The percentage of on-shore and shallow water crude oil production that has been shut-in... Read More

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civil servants, Federal Government, funds, Kogi, numbers, pensions, salaries

August 2, 2016

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Opinion: Konga’s numbers — data pornography for Nigerian startups

by Ngozi The recent disclosure of Kinnevik’s valuation of Konga and the latter’s active customer numbers caused a stir in our little startup ecosystem. For many Konga looms larger than life and they felt that both reported numbers should have been much higher. Over the last few days I have taken part in numerous conversations... Read More

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July 31, 2016

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213bn,12,915… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

12, 915 The number of ghost workers discovered on the payrolls of 23 local governments in Sokoto N218.7 million The amount recovered on behalf of companies and residents of the state in the first half of 2016 by the Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre. N213 billion The amount lost to ghost workers in Kogi State... Read More

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July 23, 2016

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16.5%, $2.5bn… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

16.5% The inflation rate for June, and the highest for 11 years, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. 39% President Buhari’s job approval rating for June, according to NOI Polls 1,446 The number of pipeline vandalism incidents so far in 2016, according to the NNPC N559 billion The amount shared by the three... Read More

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June 26, 2016

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’41 deportees, N22bn worth of drugs…’ | The 7 numbers that mattered last week

Every week, different figures make news headlines. While some numbers are bereft of impact in the general scheme of things, a few others tend to be significant, and as such they stand out. In essence, they are important and should matter. These are the numbers that mattered this week. 41 The number of Nigerians deported from... Read More

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civil servants, Finance, Ngerians, numbers, Rent, ThisDay, week

June 11, 2016

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‘600k jobs, N3.3m fine, 4,031 megawatts…’ | The 7 numbers that mattered this week

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47 Ambassadors, ECOWAS court, grazing reserves in Sokoto, N-Power programme, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), nnpc, numbers

March 15, 2015

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Photo of the Day: You just don’t see stuff like this everyday, do you?

by Chinwe Okafor We haven’t seen anything more hilarious. This picture went viral after it was posted via twitter with the caption, “Smart! “@Lattif: Only in #Somalia: Writing your phone number on your goats & sheep so that they aren’t lost.” See reactions below;

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November 11, 2013

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7 brilliant ways to flirt using technology

by Holly Riordan When you think about flirting over technology, texting probably comes to mind. Once you exchange numbers, texting is the easiest way to contact your crush. You shouldn’t be afraid to start a conversation with him. If he replies, it means that he’s willing to talk to you. 1. INNOCENT PICTURES Now I’m... Read More

brilliant, calls, facebook, flirt, games, heart, instagram, message, numbers, phones, Skype, songs, technology, Text, Tumblr, videos

October 12, 2013

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Dating by numbers: 12 rules to live (and die) by

by Ann Breslaw You’re a new couple! Everything is so fresh and so clean (clean!). You shouldn’t get bored of each others’ bodies until you’re old and sad and fighting about mortgages. 0. Number of f__ks you should give before the first date. The number of fucks is directly proportional to the chances that your date... Read More

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Opinion: Konga’s numbers — data pornography for Nigerian startups

213bn,12,915… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

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