Philip Ibitoye

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How DMO’s Latest Figures Expose Nigeria’s Deepening Debt Spiral

Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to ₦152.39 trillion as of June…

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Umahi vs Makinde: Who’s Right on Lagos–Calabar Highway Cost Controversy?

The recent exchange between Minister of Works David Umahi and Oyo State…

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Can Nigeria Take Advantage of Global Outrage Over China’s Rare Earths Export Control?

Nigeria may be standing at the threshold of an extraordinary opportunity. As…

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World Bank Flags Growing Deductions From Revenue: Should Finance Ministry Step In?

A policy debate is brewing in Nigeria’s fiscal circles over whether revenue-generating…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: What Nigerians Were Saying Before 2006 World Cup Qualification Heartbreak

On Friday, Nigeria beat Lesotho 2-1 to keep our hopes of qualification…

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Why INEC Should Verify Candidates’ Certificates Before Elections

Nigeria’s political landscape has become increasingly tainted by controversies over forged or…

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INEC’s New Era: Can Joash Amupitan Restore Confidence in Electoral System?

Nigeria’s electoral umpire is entering a new chapter. With the council of…

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How Realistic Is CBN’s Medium-Term Target of Single-Digit Inflation Rate?

The last time Nigeria witnessed single-digit inflation was in January 2016 when…

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World Bank’s 4.4% Economic Growth Projection vs Tinubu’s 7% Target: Which Wins?

The World Bank on Wednesday projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by…

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What To Know About Bill Seeking Passport Ban for Nigerians Convicted Abroad

A bill currently before the Senate proposes one of the most sweeping…

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