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Financial Inclusion: Crucial Factor In Nigeria's Economic Recovery, Growth

Regardless of their income level or location, all eligible citizens of a country deserve access to and usage of financial services including banking, savings, credit, insurance, and investments. The implications of a robust financial system, particul
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27 Apr 2024

Security of supply of ARVs cannot be left in the hands of the free market

Refusing help for the wrong reasons is self-destructive and counter-productive. Insisting on being self-reliant takes this idea even further, relegating societal support structures to the status of unimportant or irrelevant footnotes in on
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27 Apr 2024

Four bonus point wins can see Bulls top of URC, says Jake White

According to Bulls director of rugby Jake Whites permutations, they can still finish on top of the log in the United Rugby Championship regular season with four bonus-point wins. With four games left, teams are pursuing different goals a
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27 Apr 2024

Words on wealth: Why there are fewer Bitcoin billionaires than you think

DO YOU hodl Bitcoin in your portfolio? Yes, hodl. No, its not a typo. Its an acronym that has become an accepted verb in the crypto investors lexicon. It stands for hold on for dear life.Hodling Bitcoin is like being on a roller-coaster rid
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27 Apr 2024

Junior Pope: Family of late Nollywood actor releases burial date

Funeral arrangements for the burial of the late Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo have been released by his family. Junior Pope and four other actors drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10 while re
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27 Apr 2024

Challenges of access to healthcare in SA 30 years after democracy

Access to basic healthcare for the majority of South Africans remains a struggle. With the sector battling human capital shortage, old infrastructure, and lack of funding, the National Health Insurance (NHI) is seen as the answer to many of the b
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27 Apr 2024

Brain Drain: Only 58, 000 Doctors Have Renewed Their Licence - MDCN Boss

Brain Drain: Only 58, 000 Doctors Have Renewed Their Licence - MDCN Boss The Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr Fatima Kyari, has disclosed that only 58,000 doctors have renewed their annual practising licence
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27 Apr 2024

Missing AFCON 2023 was painful - Boniface

Nigeria forward Victor Boniface admitted that missing out on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was a painful experience for him. Boniface missed the competition due to an injury. The Bayer Leverkusen striker sustained an adductor injury
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27 Apr 2024

The nature of political risks in our counties

What you need to know: Counties are seeking leasing, bonds, tenant purchase and equipment placement among other financing tools. The best term for leasing vehicles and equipment is five to seven years. The leasing companies,
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27 Apr 2024

Esperance knock Sundowns out of Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns have once again stumbled in the semifinal of the Caf Champions League following a 1-0 loss to Esperance in front of a packed Loftus Versfeld on Friday. The Brazilians lost the two-legged tie 2-0 on aggregate after going
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27 Apr 2024

Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager - reports

Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two years left on his c
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27 Apr 2024

Oyo LG Election: Tinubu's Aide, Hon. Gbadamosi Urges Massive Voter Turnout

Ahead of Saturdays local government election across Oyo State, Honorable Titilope Gbadamosi, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Youth Initiatives, has issued a fervent appeal to the electorate, particularly women, to actively participate i
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27 Apr 2024

URC result: Kok hattrick leads Sharks to thrilling win over Scarlets

A superb hattrick from Sharks right wing Werner Kok helped them clinch a thrilling 32-27 bonus point win over Scarlets in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at the Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday night. Kok was in lethal f
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27 Apr 2024

Watch: Super Falcons star Uchenna Kanu imitates teammate Michelle Alozie in amusing TikTok video

Super Falcons player Uchenna Kanu recently shared an extremely amusing video, doing an impression of teammate Michelle Alozie, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian football star, who also plays for NWSL club Racing Louisville, made her Super Falcons de
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27 Apr 2024

Blame the raging floods on the gods, the State has nothing to do but pray about it

What you need to know: Flood victims should wait for Benny Hinn to pray for them to walk on water. On behalf of the God-chosen government, we wish to clarify that never in our 2022 election campaigns did we ever promise to buy land f
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27 Apr 2024

Amar Bhide: Here's the boring truth about AI

Experts who warn that artificial intelligence poses catastrophic risks on par with nuclear annihilation ignore the gradual, diffused nature of technological development. As I argued in my 2008 book, The Venturesome Economy, transformati
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27 Apr 2024

EPL: Hes top player Mata names midfielder Man Utd should build team around

Former Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata has said current captain Bruno Fernandes is a great leader and advised that the culture of the club should be built around him. Fernandes has scored six goals and given one assist in his last fou
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27 Apr 2024

My values, not dads money Davido on secret of his success

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido, said his success in the entertainment industry is not because of his wealthy background but his values. Appearing on the American podcast Business Untitled, Davido explained that there are peop
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27 Apr 2024

Kogi election: Tribunal adjourns for adoption of final written addresses

The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, until May 13 for the adoption of final written ad
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27 Apr 2024

Eskom reduces reliance on diesel generation

Eskom says it has reduced its reliance on diesel to generate electricity. This follows reports that it has ramped up its use of diesel to keep the lights on. Eskom has not imposed rolling blackouts for almost a month. It says it has suff
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27 Apr 2024

PDP lawmaker-elect, Uzodike begs Abia Speaker to inaugurate him

Aaron Uzodike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who was declared the winner of March 18, 2023, House of Assembly election by the Court of Appeal, has again appealed to the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emereuwa to
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27 Apr 2024

EPL: Harry Redknapp gives surprise prediction for Tottenham vs Arsenal clash

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has tipped his former club to derail Arsenal's Premier League title hopes in Sunday's north London derby. Mikel Arteta's side sit top of the table, one point clear of Manchester City, who have a
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27 Apr 2024

Veteran Nollywood actor Ogunjimi is dead

One of Nollywoods veteran actors, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ogunjimi, has died. His passing was revealed by a colleague, Kunle Afod, in a post on his Instagram page. According to Afod, they tried their best but couldnt save
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27 Apr 2024

VIDEO: Al Ahly hit three goals past Mazembe to reach CAF CL final

Al Ahly have struck three late goals against TP Mazembe on Friday evening to qualify for the CAF Champions League final. After a goalless draw in the first leg in DR Congo last week, Al Ahly were looking to seal qualification on home soil. Head coach
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27 Apr 2024