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Stanley Achonu

19 Feb
Nigeria’s fiscal situation is dire. A combination of poor financial management, over-dependence on volatile oil revenues, inconsistent monetary policy, and a disregard for legal frameworks aimed at preserving good financial practices has led to a decline in the country's macro-fiscal indicators. Data from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook show that revenue as a percentage of…
3 Feb
As the countdown to the 2023 general election continues, Nigerian youth are calling on candidates at all levels to run issue-based campaigns and share their plans to transform the country for inclusive growth through job creation and healthcare strengthening. This call comes as The ONE Campaign launches "Vote Your Future 2.0," a nonpartisan governance campaign…
22 Dec
The 2023 elections loom, with politicians making campaign promises that offer hope. Yet, poverty - probably the biggest threat to Nigerians today - has gone unaddressed.
6 Oct 2022
With exception of Kaduna and Sokoto, 34 other states failed to meet the 15 per cent adequate health funding benchmark between 2020 and 2022, according to a new health report released, yesterday, by The ONE Campaign.
22 Aug 2022
Looking at the state of unemployment across Africa, you find a tapestry weaved with stories of despair. The continent is brimming with young people eager to work, yet jobs are becoming less available. Chances are you likely know someone of ‘job-seeking’ age, hoping to find ‘anything’ to do because ‘things are tough’. But, unfortunately, hope…

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