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Cut Fossil-Fuel subsidies to benefit both rich & poor – Ngozi Okonjo Iweala writes

Article written by former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for Financial Times. The prop on petrol prices was hurting the national budget. Globally, government support for fossil-fuel subsidies will amount to almost $650bn this year. The cost of these subsidies far outweighs the benefits and burdens the middle classes. Reforming the system can make energy infrastructure more efficient, shore up public finances and allow more targeted spending on public services. The idea is not a new one. In 2009, the G20 countries and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation for

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Exclusive: Meet the New Queen! Olori Adebukola Ogunwusi, Wife of Ooni of Ife

Ever since the announcement of Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, now His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi as the new Ooni of Ife, many have been on the lookout for the Olori. Look no further, presenting Olori Adebisi Adebukola (Adebukunola) Ogunwusi, wife of Oba Ogunwusi of Ile Ife. The wives of kings, princes and chiefs of royal background usually make use of the title “Olori” (the equivalent of Princess Consort, otherwise spelled “Oloori”), though some of the wives of dynastic rulers prefer to be referred to as “Ayaba” (the equivalent of Queen Consort). (more&

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Minister of Science and Technology promises to only use made in Nigeria vehicles

The new Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu says he will only use made in Nigerian vehicles during this present administration. According to Vanguard the Minister has already listed Innoson Motos and PAN Nigeria as the only companies to supply his preferred vehicles. The Minister reportedly took the decision to encourage made in Nigeria goods and reduce excessive usage of foreign goods, as part of the administrations’ resolve to diversify the economy and empower Nigerians.He made the pledge on Friday when he sat with members of the Joint Union Negotiat

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Donald Trump calls for ‘complete ban’ on Muslims entering US

Donald Trump on Monday called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States," an idea swiftly condemned by his rival candidates for president and other Republicans. The proposed ban would apply to immigrants and visitors alike, a sweeping prohibition affecting all adherents of Islam who want to come to the U.S. Trump's campaign said in a statement such a ban should stand "until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on." It said the proposal comes in response to a level of hatred among "large segments of the Muslim popula

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Zakky Azzay’s ex-wife honoured by Project Alert for fight against domestic violence (photos)

#ShadeAlert!  Shade in its highest capacity... 90's singer Zakky Azzay's wife Hadiza Yadoo Anyamikegh was over the weekend honored by Project Alert with the ''Heroes Award'' in recognition for her courageous fight against gender based violence, domestic and sexual violence. The award was presented to her by founder of Project Alert Mrs Josephine Effah during the 16th anniversary of the women's rights organization. Hadiza herself said she suffered domestic violence from the hands of her ex husband and had to run away from her matrimonial home and end her marriage. Cong

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