Anthony Nwakaegho

Spate of Killings, Threat to Nigerian Economy, Sovereignty

Nigeria has continued to witness the deadliest killings, as reports suggest that armed non-state actors have killed over 200 people in recent attacks. Several illegal armed groups, ethnic militia groups, religious fundamentalists and fanatics are evidence of insecurity in Nigeria, and their atrocities have given rise to series of bombings, murder, arson, armed robbery, corruption,…

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How DisCos Shortchange Individuals, Communities in the Provision of Transformers, Infrastructures

Energy is required to power industrial processes and to produce goods, equipment and services in a vast majority of productive sectors within the economy, as well as serve individuals in homes and businesses in Nigeria. However, insufficient, unreliable or costly access to electricity has remained a binding constraint to individuals and businesses in Nigeria due…

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NHIS Proposes 1k/Sec Telecoms Call Charge for Vulnerable Nigerians

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has recommended one kobo per second call from telecommunications for full coverage of vulnerable Nigerians. Prof Mohammed Sambo, executive secretary of NHIS, disclosed this in his presentation at the 2021 stakeholders’ summit on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), in Abuja, adding that the organisation has disbursed not less N14.9 billion to…

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Pantami Directs Proper Monitoring Policies On NDEPS, As ICT Sector Rakes 1.37B USD

Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has directed Council members on proper monitoring policies on National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) which achievement in two years has placed Nigeria’s Economy amongst the fastest growing in the world. Pantami gave the directive at the closing ceremony of the 9th Regular…

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ECOWAS Leaders Call for Synergy in Global Sanctions Against Mali and Guinea

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded its 60th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja with a communiqué for the international community to support the sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali so as to promote peace, security, and stability in the region. Those…

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