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Taiwo Oyedele Dismisses ₦80 Trillion Borrowing Claim, Defends Tinubu's Fiscal Record
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Taiwo Oyedele Dismisses ₦80 Trillion Borrowing Claim, Defends Tinubu's Fiscal Record

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration borrowed ₦80 trillion, describing the widely circulated figure as false and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria's public debt data. Oyedele made the clarification on Monday, July 20, 2026, during an economic review session organised by the Senate Committee on Finance, where lawmakers examined the country's fiscal position and debt profile.

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NIGERIA'S STOCK MARKET IS NOW THE BEST-PERFORMING IN THE WORLD
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July 19, 2026 • 120 views

NIGERIA'S STOCK MARKET IS NOW THE BEST-PERFORMING IN THE WORLD

Bloomberg data confirms the NGX has overtaken South Korea's Kospi to lead all 92 global exchanges tracked this year, driven by financial-services stocks, FX reforms, and a pending frontier-market upgrade Photo: Premium Times — Stockbrokers on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange, Lagos Nigeria's stock market has become the best-performing equity market in the world in dollar terms, according to Bloomberg data tracking 92 global exchanges. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) benchmark index has returned 67 percent year-to-date, narrowly ahead of South Korea's Kospi at 66 percent the previous global leader.

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THE CHANGE WE AREN'T READY FOR
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July 15, 2026 • 40 views

THE CHANGE WE AREN'T READY FOR

Everyone wants a better Nigeria. But what if Nigeria is waiting for us first? At every gathering — weddings, WhatsApp groups, church meetings — Nigerians recite the same grievances: failed promises, stolen budgets, roads that vanish after one rainfall. We are fluent in complaint. But here is the harder question: if Nigeria became, overnight, the nation we say we want, would our own daily habits be worthy of it — or would we quietly rebuild the dysfunction we just escaped? This is not an attempt to excuse bad governance or shift responsibility from those in power, it is a move to confront the uncomfortable truth. Nigeria's greatest problem may not be the government alone, It may also be Nigerians — all of us, in the small choices we make when no one is watching.

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Tinubu Propose 2026 Federal Budget to National Assembly
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Tinubu Propose 2026 Federal Budget to National Assembly

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a series of consultations with members of the National Assembly as part of preparations for the presentation of the 2026 federal budget. The engagement is aimed at aligning executive priorities with legislative expectations, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring that the proposed budget reflects national development goals. These discussions are expected to address key policy directions, fiscal priorities, and sectoral allocations ahead of the formal budget submission to lawmakers.

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South Africa's 'June 30 Deadline'
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South Africa's 'June 30 Deadline'

As of this morning, South Africa is living through a date that anti-immigrant groups have spent months turning into a deadline. A coalition led by the movement March and March — founded by former radio presenter Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma — declared that undocumented foreign nationals had until midnight on June 29 to leave the country, or face consequences nobody in government ever sanctioned, but plenty of people on the ground appeared prepared to enforce themselves.

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The Old, The New: Where Do We Stand?
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The Old, The New: Where Do We Stand?

Nigeria's entertainment industry is going through a quiet handover. The legends who built the foundation are stepping back, and a new set of creators is stepping into the light. That shift has taught us something worth sitting with, and it leaves us asking what comes next. The truth is simpler than most people expect: what's coming is creativity, and it is already here.

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Breaking: Prison Officials Escort Sowore to Kuje Correctional Centre After Arrest at Abuja Court
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Breaking: Prison Officials Escort Sowore to Kuje Correctional Centre After Arrest at Abuja Court

Omoyele sowore was escorted to the kuje correctional center on Monday 22nd June, 2026, after he was arrested at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The development followed a court order by Justice Mohammed Umar, who directed that Sowore be remanded in custody after revoking his bail. The judge also dismissed an application seeking his recusal from the ongoing trial. Sowore, who appeared in court without legal representation after his lawyers withdrew from the case, informed the court that his legal team could no longer continue due to what they described as persistent hostility during the proceedings. He had earlier requested an adjournment to enable him secure new counsel.

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Nigerian-Born Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby Paints Historic Official Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama
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Nigerian-Born Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby Paints Historic Official Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama

Nigeria's creative excellence has once again taken center stage on the global stage as internationally acclaimed artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby unveiled the first-ever official joint portrait of former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The monumental artwork, titled The Obamas: Springing Forth (2026), was revealed ahead of the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Commissioned by the Obama Foundation, the portrait will be permanently displayed in the museum's Hope and Change Lobby, where it will welcome visitors from around the world.

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Celebrating Opportunity Africa: A Movement Helping Africa Tell Its Own Story
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Celebrating Opportunity Africa: A Movement Helping Africa Tell Its Own Story

As Africa continues to claim its place on the global stage, initiatives like Opportunity Africa remind us that storytelling is more than communication. It is a tool for shaping perception, building confidence, and expanding possibilities. Because the Africa of tomorrow is not being imagined somewhere in the distance. It is already being built today.

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Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention: Protecting Children During Malaria Season
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Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention: Protecting Children During Malaria Season

Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a preventive strategy used to protect children from malaria during periods of high transmission, especially in regions where malaria is seasonal. It involves giving eligible children antimalarial medicines at monthly intervals throughout the malaria season to reduce the risk of infection. SMC is particularly important for children under five years of age, who are most vulnerable to severe malaria. The intervention has been proven to reduce malaria cases, hospital admissions, and deaths among children. Its success depends on the active participation of parents, caregivers, healthcare workers, and communities. By providing protection during peak malaria periods, SMC plays a vital role in improving child health and reducing the burden of malaria in affected regions.

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SEYI MAKINDE DECLARES INTEREST IN THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
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SEYI MAKINDE DECLARES INTEREST IN THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

The Oyo governor reportedly announced his ambition while unveiling what he described as the “Reset Nigeria Movement,” a political agenda focused on economic reforms, institutional rebuilding, job creation, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and national unity. According to reports, Makinde declared: “I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

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