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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Slams Early UTME Start Times, Cites Safety Risks for Students
Peter Obi slams early UTME start times, cites safety risks for students Nigeria to host 2026 African Defence Colleges meeting FG warns of rising cyber-slavery targeting nigerian youths FG, World…
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Nigeria’s Debt to World Bank Set to Hit ₦9.2 Billion as FG Considers Six New Loans
Nigeria's debt to World Bank set to hit ₦9.2 billion as FG considers six new loans Jonathan claims INEC’s votes are inaccurate due to ghost voters Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan files a…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | POS Operators Increase Charge Fee as Banks Reduce Cash to Customers
POS operators increase charge fee as banks reduce cash to customers Minister of Power promises the national grid will receive 150 MW of electricity before 2025 Nigeria set to receive…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Court Grants ₦10 Million Bail to Minors in Jail for #EndBadGovernance Protest
Court grants ₦10 million bail to minors in jail for #EndBadGovernance protest Tinubu refuses to discontinue the Tax Reform Bill despite opposition from 36 state governors Oil marketers aim to…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Announces End of FX and Fuel Subsidies
FG announces end of FX and fuel subsidies World Bank warns that reversing policies in Nigeria could be harmful Meta deleted 1,600 Facebook groups in its fight against internet fraudsters…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NNPC Increases Fuel Price to ₦998 in Lagos and ₦1,030 in Abuja
NNPC increases fuel price to ₦998 in Lagos and ₦1,030 in Abuja NLC warns FG to reverse fuel price Report reveals Tinubu borrowed $6.45 billion from World Bank Tinubu's initiative…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Aims to Send First Man to Space
Nigeria aims to send first man to space FG sets eyes on acquiring $4.4 billion new loan as debt rises to ₦101 trillion NCDC warns of possible declaration of state…
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Naira Crashed to its Lowest in the Official Market at ₦996.75/$; Festus Keyamo Warns NLC Against Disrupting Flight Business Amid Protest in Abuja | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira crashed to its lowest in the official market at ₦996.75/$ Festus Keyamo warns NLC against disrupting flight business amid protest in Abuja Zamfara state whistleblow on the Minister who…
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EFCC Bans Night Raids After Public Scrutiny for Wrongfully Arresting OAU Students; JP Morgan Predicts Naira Will Trade at ₦850/$ by December | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
If you cannot perform, leave - Tinubu warns ministers JP Morgan predicts Naira will trade at ₦850/$ by December EFCC bans night raids after public scrutiny for wrongfully arresting OAU…
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FG Requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from World Bank; Representatives Discuss the Acquisition of Official Vehicles Despite National Crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from the World Bank Representatives discuss the acquisition of official vehicles despite national crisis United Nations report reveals 12,000 foreigners have sought…
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World Bank: Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months; NUPENG to partake in NLC strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Reports reveal President Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months Taiwan desires a partnership to assist Nigeria in growing the non-oil sector NUPENG warns the federal…
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World Bank Suspends Financing to Uganda in Response to Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law
In a significant stance against discrimination and human rights violations, the World Bank has announced the suspension of new financing to Uganda. This decision comes as a response to Uganda's…
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I’m Working Day and Night to Solve Our Challenges – Tinubu Assures Nigerians in Eid al-Adha Message; Lagos State Govt Approves Collection of Vehicle Ownership Verification Fee | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I'm Working Day and Night to Solve Our Challenges - Tinubu Assures Nigerians in Eid al-Adha Message Lagos State Govt Approves Collection of Vehicle Ownership Verification Fee Nigeria Faces High…
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Golden Eaglets Eliminated from U17 AFCON, Miss World Cup Qualification; Budget Office, World Bank Disapprove of Buhari’s Borrowing Spree | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Golden Eaglets Eliminated from U17 AFCON, Miss World Cup Qualification Budget Office, World Bank Disapprove of Buhari's Borrowing Spree Atiku Demands PDP Revamp ECOWAS Court to Decide Independent Candidacy Suit…
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President Buhari’s Last-Minute $800 Million Loan Request Sparks Concerns and Economic Debate
With just 18 days remaining until President Muhammadu Buhari hands over the reins of power to President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an important development has emerged. President Buhari has presented a…
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We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation – FG; Nigeria’s debt to World Bank reaches N6tn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation - FG Onanuga reports Tinubu's return to Nigeria today Nigeria's debt to World Bank reaches N6tn Nnamani urges Obi to withdraw petition…
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ASUU suspends strike after eight months; Court discharges, acquits Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism charges | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
ASUU suspends strike after eight monthsCourt discharges, acquits Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism chargesNigeria faces ban for pulling out of Beach Soccer AFCONSanwo-Olu receives FG’s approval for $2.5bn Badagry deep seaport…
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Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nominee for YNaija Person of the Year 2021
When you speak about inspiration to women, it doesn’t get any higher than what Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala represents. A volley of success, having excelled at every venture she’s been in,…
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‘I don get alert’: Yet another loan as World Bank approves Nigeria’s $1.5 bn request | The #YNaijaCover
It is no secret, Nigeria and its leaders have grown a penchant for borrowing. The nation's debt profile keeps increasing by the day and now we have yet another loan…
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Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?
When women break free of gender and social restrictions to attain lofty positions in their careers, they easily become societal jewels but it remains to be seen whether the typical…
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Is Sowore truly against Okonjo-Iweala’s aspiration to be WTO Director-General?
“Okonjo-Iweala obtained American citizenship in 2019, her spokeswoman told Bloomberg News, after spending most of her career at the World Bank and living in the Washington suburbs.” – Bloomberg It…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua set to pocket $85million from his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr
The purses for Saturday night's world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia have been revealed. According to Riyadh Newsflash, Anthony Joshua will pocket…
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The #NextLevel on Power is Buhari’s promise to improve electricity
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is providing clean uninterrupted off-grid embedded solar power to 16 key economic clusters/markets around Nigeria through the Energizing Economies Programme, lighting up shops in 16 cities…
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NGF ranks Edo as best reform-driven state
According to a representative of the World Bank, Umar Hamza, the Nigeria Governors' Forum has ranked the Edo State Government as the best reform-driven state in Nigeria. Mr Hamza, who is…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 31st of October
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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World Bank rates Nigeria high on “Doing Business” and Osinbajo can’t hold his joy
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the World Bank’s latest “Doing Business” report that saw Nigeria moving up 24 places to 145th and recognising the country as one…
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Farooq Kperogi: World Bank, Buhari, and Presidential Subnationalism
by Farooq A. Kperogi World Bank president Jim Yong Kim, in a news conference on October 12, reported President Muhammadu Buhari as having said the World Bank should “shift…
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Opinion: Against the architecture of foreign aid
by James Inedu George The architecture of AID, from foreign NGOs and a host of international donors, was intended to serve as a catalyst to boost life in Africa. This…
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Farooq Kperogi: Nigerians are right to be suspicious of Buhari
by Farooq Kperogi I finally got a chance to read the text of the interview in which World Bank president Jim Yong Kim reported President Buhari as having told him…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy