Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is printing money to support the Federal Government. Background: CBN “claims” on the federal government have reportedly gone from N678 billion in December 2013 to N6.5 trillion in April 2017. Doyin Salami, PhD, a member of the monetary policy committee (MPC) of... Read More

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January 20, 2016

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An economic model for reducing cost of textbooks in Africa – A UNESCO report

A new study by UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM)* issued on 19 January proposes an economic model that would help reduce the cost of textbooks and increase their availability to students in schools in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the paper, Every Child Should Have a Textbook, centralized financing mechanisms could allow for a US$3... Read More

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June 24, 2014

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Suraj Oyewale: Memoirs of a newspaper boy (Y! FrontPage)

by Suraj Oyewale Then, I could discuss pre-independence and first republic politics with precision, from the London conference to the Operation Wetie crisis. I savoured those moments. I started reading newspapers at a very tender age, probably before hitting 10. And I’m not talking about looking at cartoons or joining those crossword puzzles. Trekking, sometimes... Read More

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April 10, 2014

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13 tips to keep your denim perfect

by Lauren Valenti On one hand, there’s a million and one styles for us to choose from. On the other hand, there are so many factors to consider: the cuts, fit, fabrics, wash, and embellishments. And even when you find the perfect pair, or build an entire roster of different styles, you have to be... Read More

January 12, 2014

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BUSTED: Nigerian arrested in India after illicit drugs fell off his scooter in an accident

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian resident in the Goa area of India has been arrested after he was found in possession of illicit drugs. The unidentified male Nigerian was said to have been riding a bike when he was involved in a crash and the drugs fell out. Nigerians have in recent times come under... Read More

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January 5, 2014

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‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

by ‘Jola Sotubo A number of Nigerians being detained in India have protested against officials in the country for delaying their deportation process. The Nigerians, numbering about 20, caused a ruckus at the Trichy Central Prison where they were being held. The prisoners, who were locked up for their involvement in a fake money printing... Read More

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September 13, 2012

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“We were held ransom by polymer note printers” – CBN spokesman (and other stories)

by Isi Esene The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through it Deputy Governor, Operations, Tunde Lemo, today revealed that one of the reasons for pursuing the phase-off of the polymer currency notes is to halt the undue advantage held by the Australian firm printing the notes. Lemo explained that under the monopoly which the CBN... Read More

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An economic model for reducing cost of textbooks in Africa – A UNESCO report

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BUSTED: Nigerian arrested in India after illicit drugs fell off his scooter in an accident

‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

“We were held ransom by polymer note printers” – CBN spokesman (and other stories)

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