Philip Ibitoye

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Alaafin, Ooni… Nigerian Kings Who Publicly Clashed Over Supremacy

In Nigeria, kings are seen as the custodians of culture and tradition.…

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How Misinformation, High Costs are Keeping Nigerians Away from Life-saving HPV Vaccine

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is globally recognised as a proven tool…

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Is Paracetamol Safe During Pregnancy? What Research Suggests

A new scientific study has raised concerns about the use of acetaminophen—commonly…

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From ₦905bn to ₦185bn: Pressures Behind NNPC’s July Profit Crash

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reported a dramatic fall…

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ANALYSIS: What Four-Year-High in FX Reserves Means for Nigeria

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves climbed to $41 billion on August 19…

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Empty Booth: Nigeria’s TICAD9 Optics Mirror Struggle To Attract Investment

When the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) opened in…

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Is Proposed Salary Increase for Political Officeholders Insensitive?

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has revived the debate…

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What Nigeria’s $10bn Annual Import Bill Means for Food Security

Nigeria’s food economy reflects a striking contradiction. Despite being richly endowed with…

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“1,000 Onis Can’t Dethrone Me” — Long History of Alaafin and Ooni of Ife Clashing Over Chieftaincy Titles

On Monday, the Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade, demanded that the Ooni…

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What to Know About Nigeria’s New Insurance Law — And How It Affects You

On August 5, President Bola Tinubu signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform…

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