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Nigeria to become 13th world largest economy by 2050

Contributor January 8, 2014

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In 2001 the world began talking about the Bric countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – as potential powerhouses of the world economy. The term was coined by economist Jim O’Neill, who has now identified the “Mint” countries – Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey – as emerging economic giants. Here he explains why. So […]

Nigeria: Jos could export steel in five years

Contributor March 3, 2015

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Given the same encouragement accorded the cement industry that has turned Nigeria from being a net importer of cement about five years ago to an exporter today, the country can move from the status of a net importer of steel to an exporter in the next five years, said a key industry player, Dr. Innocent […]

Nigeria: Rich but poor by Dapar Satmak Alexander

Contributor June 14, 2013

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It is neither an understatement nor a figment of my imagination to assert emphatically that Nigeria is a rich country but indisputably poor. The aforesaid sounds ironical and tends to provoke rhetorical question as to why Nigeria is rich but apparently poor. At this juncture, I make bold to state without any fear of contradiction […]

Nigeria’s major problems amidst the postponement of the elections

Contributor February 11, 2015

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Nigerian INEC officials decided Saturday to postpone federal elections amid increasing violence from Boko Haram that’s killed thousands and displaced more than a million people. Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and challenger Muhammadu Buhari, a former military dictator of Nigeria, now have six more weeks to continue their campaigns, while officials distribute voter cards and […]

Nigerian Governors and Political instability by Dapar Satmak Alexander

Contributor May 31, 2013

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It is no coincidence to assert without mincing words that Nigeria is a nation-state in dire need of political stability, progress and emancipation. But how can the aforementioned be achieved in a country that harbors over 80% tolerance for political and civil unrest? I make bold to assert that there are some few opportunists who […]

Over 20,000 birds killed as bird flu breaks out in Plateau State

Contributor February 6, 2015

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On Wednesday, the Plateau State government confirmed the outbreak of bird flu in the state. Reports show about it had already affected seven poultry farms. The reports show that about 20,000 have been destroyed from the outbreak of the bird flu. Dr. Doris Bitrus , the Minister of Agriculture has taken measures to […]

Palpable tension in Dadin Kowa/Zarmaganda following protest by Hausa youth

Contributor February 24, 2014

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Reports reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that palpable tension is rife in the Dadin Kowa/Zarmaganda axis as a handful of Hausa youth were said to have intermittently blocked the expressway, burning tyres, harassing/beating motorist and smashing their wind shields. Their actions were said to have been informed by the alleged “non-return” of 5 of their kinsmen, who […]

Phone anti-theft put through paces in New York and San Francisco – BBC

Contributor July 19, 2013

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New measures to curb soaring levels of mobile phone theft worldwide are to be tested in New York and San Francisco. Prosecutors will test measures on Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy S4 to measure effectiveness against common tactics used by thieves. Various cities across the world have called on manufacturers to do more to […]

PHOTO NEWS: Ongoing work at the abandoned Zaria road stadium Jos.

Contributor August 23, 2013

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PHOTO NEWS-Ongoing renovation/ construction of the Zaria road stadium which was abandoned many years ago. count | 1214

PIDAN mobilises for violence-free polls

Contributor January 29, 2015

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The Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives yesterday tasked all community leaders and development associations in the state to initiate dialogues aimed at ensuring peaceful elections next month. count | 28

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