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Is the creation of the Federal Republic of Songhai the only solution to ending this crazy import dependency?
By Ayo Akinfe In 1884, the European powers met in Berlin and decided how they wanted to carve up Africa between themselves. Each took whatever piece of this vast real estate caught their fancy and alas, we have been saddled with this burden ever...
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Nigeria’s economy will enjoy phenomenal growth the day her people stop looking for the proverbial philosopher stone
By Ayo Akinfe (1) Once upon a time, every European monarch was looking for the proverbial philosopher stone, a mythical piece of rock that could turn every base metal into gold. It was also called the elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and...
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As we plan to re-open our border, here are 10 primary products Nigeria needs to add value to and export aggressively as we seek to match the $25bn we generate from oil sales
By Ayo Akinfe Cocoa Cashews Kolanuts Shea nuts Yam Cassava Bitumen Groundnuts Timber Melon seeds ...
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Britain's Savannah Petroleum acquires majority stake in Nigeria's Seven Energy International
BRITISH fossil fuel giant Savannah Petroleum has announced the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Nigerian oil and gas exploration company Seven Energy International for an undisclosed amount. Seven Energy, which...
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Godswill Akpabio says he will not stand in rescheduled Akwa Ibom senatorial elections
NIGER Delta affairs minister Senator Godswill Akpabio has said he will not stand in the rescheduled Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial District elections if the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) does not replace the resident electoral...
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European Council president says Britain will become a second rate global player after Brexit
OUTGOING European Council president Donald Tusk has warned that Britain will become a second rate player in global affairs once it leaves the European Union (EU) as it will lack the clout to negotiate with the big boys like the US and...
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Tonto Dikeh expressed delight that Pastor Fatoyinbo won his case against Busola Dakolo
CONTROVERSIAL Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed delight at the recent victory Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (Coza) founder Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo secured in an Abuja high court which cleared him of rape allegations. In July,...
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If every one of Nigeria's 774 local government areas was given the Ohafia treatment we could double our GDP overnight
By Ayo Akinfe In 2011, President Goodluck Jonathan commissioned the 14th Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ohafia, Abia State. Now known as the Goodluck Jonathan Barracks, the facility is the third largest military installation...
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