Philip Ibitoye

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What to Know About June Inflation Report and its Numbers

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 22.22 percent in June 2025, a…

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Why Are Marketers Against Dangote Crashing Cooking Gas Price?

When Aliko Dangote, the Dangote Refinery owner, announced plans to reduce the…

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Medical Tourism: Top Nigerian Politicians Who Died Abroad

In recent memory, only three Nigerian politicians have died while receiving medical…

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Naira at a Four-Month High: Is Stability Finally Within Reach?

The naira appreciated to ₦1,518.88 per dollar in the parallel market on…

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With N1.94trn Consumed in 2024, Is Electricity Subsidy Sustainable?

The federal government spent a staggering ₦1.94 trillion on electricity subsidy in…

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As Naira Cards Resume International Payments, What Do Fintechs Really Think?

With Nigerian banks resuming international transactions on naira debit cards, concerns have…

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From Military Ruler to Civilian President: The Two Lives of Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari was a man of paradoxes: a military ruler…

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Will FG Cut Its Losses on the NNPC Refineries Money Pit?

Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna have consumed…

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Ball Over Ballots: What Lagos Youths Skipping LG Elections Means

As the Lagos State local government elections unfolded on Saturday, a striking…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: When Abacha Bought $45m Pleasure Yachts and Gave Two Away

In September 1994, barely nine months after he seized power in a…

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