…that has persisted under different names since 1986. He said the resulting over-reliance on private provision had steadily hollowed out public institutions, particularly in education and health, observing that “we have more private universities in Nigeria than we have public universities and we are fighting over one an…

…accused leaders of prioritising personal comfort over national development, citing the reliance of Aso Rock on solar power while the national grid remains epileptic. “They have chosen to insulate themselves from what is happening rather than engineer transformation of the nation,” Egbe said. Egbe called on Christians t…

…and debt-servicing costs,” he said. The economist argued that Nigeria should reduce its reliance on debt-funded public projects by expanding public-private partnerships. According to him, governments should identify commercially viable infrastructure projects and offer them to private investors rather than financing th…

…(OGSPAN), Mazi Colman Obasi, attributed part of the problem to Nigeria’s continued reliance on imported petroleum products. According to him, “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has repeatedly stated that it has the capacity to meet Nigeria’s domestic fuel demand. However, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Re…

…technologies help students learn faster and become more productive, others argue that reliance on AI reduces critical thinking, creativity, and independent learning. TEMITOPE OKEDIYA and DAMOLA KAREEM sought the opinions of some Nigerians on whether AI is making students smarter or Lazier. Their views: Mary Kuteyi As a…

…products with 25.04 percent and the oil sector with 19.63 percent, reflecting continued reliance on imported raw materials, machinery and petroleum products. Food products accounted for 10.57 percent of total FX utilisation, while the transport sector represented 5.25 percent. The minerals and agricultural sectors acco…

…construction and empowerment programmes targeted at women and youths to promote self-reliance. The APC spokesperson also dismissed reports that party members in Kumbotso Local Government Area had defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party remains united and firmly established in the ar…

…challenges plaguing the Nigerian judiciary, chief among them the judiciary's continued reliance on analogue systems. This factor, it noted, was partly responsible for the slow pace of justice administration in the country - a situation that breeds widespread public dissatisfaction and threatens to erode trust in the co…

…period of 2025, signalling stronger profitability, lower debt burdens and increased reliance on equity financing. An analysis of the companies' unaudited financial statements showed that finance costs decreased by N20.23bn year-on-year as many firms returned to profitability and accelerated debt repayment after weather…

…and central banks are increasingly seeking alternatives to fragmented payment rails and reliance on dollar-backed stablecoins. Uganda has emerged as one of the continent’s boldest experiments. Founded in Miami, the United States, GSX entered Africa in 2023, betting that governments building new payment infrastructure w…

…to GDP, hinders job creation, and increases production costs. He added that the over-reliance on imported inputs, compounded by factors such as exchange rate volatility, had driven costs off limits of sustainability and threatens Nigeria's industrial future. According to him, Nigeria must reduce its dependence on forei…

…Hyperliquid crypto offers a proven money machine, but the July 6 unlock and its heavy reliance on futures trading are risks to watch. The Chainlink price rewards patience, with whale buying pointing to steady long-term gains rather than quick wins. Both have value and both have clear challenges. That is why attention k…

…stated. From identity cards to digital identity A major weakness of the 2007 law was its reliance on the General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC), a physical identity card that served as the basis of Nigeria’s identity system. As NIN enrolment grew, the model struggled to keep up. Printing delays, supply chain disruptions, an…

…highlighted four pillars that have underpinned China's progress: independence and self-reliance, a people-centred development philosophy, continuous self-reform, and theoretical innovation. He said the CPC had consistently placed the welfare of its people at the centre of governance, pointing to the eradication of abso…

…to accept deposits, give loans, and earn interest income from lending, reducing their reliance on transaction fees. But the licence does more than unlock new products. It changes the business that fintechs are expected to build. Unlike payment companies, which earn money every time customers move money, banks earn by k…

…He said the government remained committed to increasing domestic supply, reducing reliance on imports, and ensuring that Nigerian-produced LPG was prioritised for local consumption. According to the NMDPRA, planned LPG supply volumes for June are expected to exceed estimated national demand, subject to timely delivery…

…highlighted that skills acquisition was critical to economic growth and self-reliance. "There is no shortcut to the development of any economy. People do not necessarily have to become professors, doctors or journalists before they can earn a living. "What is important is acquiring relevant skills that can make one sel…

…programmes aimed at helping displaced persons rebuild their lives and achieve self-reliance. According to him, the government is deliberately moving beyond emergency relief efforts by creating opportunities for livelihoods, agribusiness, education and social protection for vulnerable populations. "The Federal Governmen…

…should.” Spain’s inability to break down the Cape Verdean defence highlighted La Roja’s reliance on the brilliance of Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old only featured as a second half substitute as he is eased back to fitness after a hamstring injury. Yamal is expected to take his place in the starting line-up on Sunday, ev…

…looked remarkably similar to the one he met. Same committees, same bottlenecks, same reliance on last-minute interventions. The most painful marker came under his tenure: Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after three consecutive appearances from 2010. The team now faces the same fate in 2026. For a natio…

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