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Which is truly dodgy? Nigeria’s ports upgrade loan or Ezekwesili’s judgment call? — by Olabode Opeseitan
Public debate thrives on disagreement, but it falters when those who understand global development finance choose sentiment over process. Dr Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili, a former Vice President at the World Bank, knows precisely how sovereign credit facilities are structured, vetted and guaranteed. That is why her description of Nigeria’s £746 million ports upgrade as “dodgy” is so disheartening. The facility…
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Sanwo-Olu urges LJLA fellows to embrace continuous learning, service
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) to embrace continuous learning, patience and service as they prepare for life beyond the fellowship. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Friday while hosting the 2025/2026 cohort of the academy for their final mentorship session at Lagos House, Marina. The session provided the fellows with an…
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US plans $725 million payment towards its large UN debt
The Trump administration has informed Congress of its intention to pay $725 million to the United Nations, a congressional notification seen by Reuters showed, a move aid experts said was a welcome step towards paying billions in dues owed. The administration has criticised the global body for not living up to its potential and slashed funding to many U.N. agencies.…
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Nollywood thespians host special prayer for Ogogo amid cancer battle
By Damilola Akinwale – The Nollywood community has hosted a special intercessory prayer for their ailing colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, amid his battle with cancer. The thespians gathered at the BOS Hall (Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Hall), LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday to offer intercessory prayers through Islamic clerics. Western Post earlier reported that the veteran…
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Autobrake failure contributed to Enugu Air runway excursion, says NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has identified an inoperative autobrake system as one of the factors that contributed to the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport. The NSIB revealed this in a recent statement on its preliminary findings into the incident, which occurred on July 23 when Enugu Air Flight 4264, an Embraer E170 operating…
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Adeleke welcomes Oyebamiji’s peace call, seeks Oyetola, others’ support for Osun development
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has welcomed the call for peace by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, following his visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adeleke described the peace advocacy as “a positive tone after weeks of heated campaign and election season,” saying it was a welcome development for Osun…
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Iran says Tehran must overcome ‘unjust sanctions’ as US ramps up economic pressure
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome “unjust sanctions”, a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran. Bessent said on Thursday the measures would be detailed on Monday, suggesting they could lessen the need for further major military operations. Qalibaf,…
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$40 trillion debt: Has America crossed the point of no easy return? — by Victor Oladokun
As a young student in 1981, I vividly recall the news announcement, during the early months of President #RonaldReagan’s first term, that US debt had hit $1 Trillion. It was an unheard of and mind-boggling number, in terms of any country’s national debt. Over the years, with successive US administrations, Republican and Democrat, the debt has ballooned. This week, the…
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Bassey Udo and the relentless campaign to discredit Nigeria’s progress — by Olabode Opeseitan
Nigeria is moving forward, but some voices are working overtime to drag her backwards. NELFUND is helping millions of students, yet a few commentators are determined to kill public confidence. It is time to call them out. Public discourse in Nigeria is being distorted by a growing cohort of commentators who have turned cynicism into a vocation. Their reflex is…
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Wike predicts larger ‘Rainbow Coalition’ for Tinubu ahead of 2027
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has predicted the emergence of a larger political coalition in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja while inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT, where he also commented on the recent visit of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, to President…
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