Policy reforms
29 Jan
Poor budget implementation remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges, stalling development and exacerbating economic hardship. According to Prince Igho Sadjere, a seasoned banker and fellow of the institute of Chartered economists Nigeria, the failure to execute national budgets effectively is a significant factor contributing to inflation, poverty, and underdevelopment in the country. Citing recent…
24 Apr 2024
Savings Group Implementers Platform (SGIP) has called for policy and regulatory reforms to accelerate financial and economic inclusion for disadvantaged groups, especially at the grassroots.
14 Mar 2024
The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Phillip Agbese, has stated that Bola Ahmed Tunubu's administration has introduced notable reforms in the country's communication sector. Hon. Agbese, who spoke with select journalists during an interactive session, highlighted that the communication sector in the country has been rejigged for operational efficiency with the reforms…
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The sports betting industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with the NFL playing a significant role in shaping wagering trends. As legal sports betting expands across the U.S. and internationally, sportsbooks and bettors alike are adapting to new strategies, technology, and regulations that are redefining the landscape of sports wagering. The Rise of…
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The online gaming landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of social casinos, which offer a novel approach to virtual gambling. Unlike traditional online casinos that require real-money wagers, social casinos provide players with the opportunity to enjoy casino-style games purely for entertainment, utilizing virtual currencies. This model is reshaping how individuals engage…
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Nigeria’s digital entertainment industry is undergoing a transformation, and social gaming is at the heart of this shift. With the rapid growth of mobile technology and internet access, more Nigerians are engaging with social games that offer interactive, community-driven experiences. Unlike traditional gaming, social games prioritize entertainment, rewards, and social connectivity—factors that have made them…
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The Nigerian Navy says its teams operating under Operation Delta Sanity II, discovered and destroyed several illegal refining sites
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday.
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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) said its operatives had arrested a suspect over 597,000 dollars romance fraud.
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Panama on Thursday rejected the United States' claim that it had secured free passage for government vessels through the Panama Canal while bowing to US pressure to quit a key Chinese project. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino told reporters the US assertion about the waterway was "intolerable, simply and plainly intolerable," adding that he rejected…
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Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has felicitated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, as he celebrates