N159.28tr national debt: The facts, fallacies and danger

EDITORIAL: N159.28tr national debt: The facts, fallacies and danger

Nigeria’s rising public debt has again come under scrutiny following the exchange between the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and members of the Senate over the country’s borrowing pattern. The debate is important because the nation’s debt has continued to rise despite the removal of fuel subsidy and repeated assurances that government finances would improve….

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Ayra Starr’s Stunning Blue Mini Dress at ‘Starr Girl’ Listening Party Was the True Definition of Flattering!

Ayra Starr brought a touch of magic to New York City as she stepped out for her exclusive “Starr Girl” album listening party. The Nigerian singer looked stunning in a stylish periwinkle blue mini dress ahead of her album’s official release on 14 August 2026. The Grammy-nominated star wore a strapless mini dress with ruched…

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EDITORIAL: Why Nigeria's military needs more than a salary increase to defeat insecurity

EDITORIAL: Why Nigeria’s military needs more than a salary increase to defeat insecurity

President Bola Tinubu‘s decision to raise the salaries of Nigeria’s military personnel marks one of the administration’s most significant welfare interventions. The increase acknowledges the sacrifices of thousands of soldiers confronting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. However, better salaries alone will not transform Nigeria’s security landscape. Soldiers need modern equipment,…

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