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IMF: Nigeria needs to recalibrate its budget for lower oil prices
By Reuters Karin Strohecker Nigeria needs to adapt its 2025 budget to lower oil prices and scale up cash transfers to shield the most vulnerable parts of its population that face hunger and poverty, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. Releasing the results of its routine "Article IV" assessment of Nigeria's economic policies, the IMF said economic growth … [Read more...] about IMF: Nigeria needs to recalibrate its budget for lower oil prices
Fear is as strong as death: Bishop Dunia on violence in Nigeria
Nigerian Bishop Dunia appeals for peace and international support as communities in his country continue to face relentless violence and displacement. by Vatican News Francesca Merlo The surge of violence in Nigeria has been a cause for concern for many years, with armed groups attacking villages and homes, kidnapping and often killing people. At times, the attacks … [Read more...] about Fear is as strong as death: Bishop Dunia on violence in Nigeria
Ode to Umuoji ! (nnukwu Obodo) by Emeka Chiakwelu
Poem: Ode to Umuoji ! (nnukwu Obodo) By Emeka Chiakwelu. Umuoji obodo dike! As the day becomes what it says The outright sunny hour was the germination day Foresight shining star beckoning, blossoming Solidified with market days, especially mesmerizing Eke While Oye, Afor and Nkwo were ramified Yes! Umuoji was there, standing strong Umuoji an … [Read more...] about Ode to Umuoji ! (nnukwu Obodo) by Emeka Chiakwelu
Mmesoma Okonkwo, Nigeria’s 17-yr-old world best CIE candidate from over 160 countries.
Written by Charles Ogwo - BusinessDay Mmesoma Okonkwo, the Anambra State-born Nigerian excellent 17-year-old girl depicts the ideology of Ralph Marston, who once said that excellence is achieved through consistent effort and a strong mindset, and not just skill. Mmesoma, who emerged the overall best in English Language, in the highly competitive Cambridge International … [Read more...] about Mmesoma Okonkwo, Nigeria’s 17-yr-old world best CIE candidate from over 160 countries.