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Expert Tips: Flexible Income Ideas for Students to Earn While Studying

Writing by Julian Adetinuyo Experts often recommend that students focus on flexible income opportunities that align with their class schedules. This will help them become proactive and resourceful in making income while in school. By leveraging skills, networks, and available resources, students can successfully earn extra income to support themselves during their studies, while also enabling them contribute meaningfully to the economic growth of the society. Student experiences Adebimpe Oluronke, began his entrepreneurial journey by creating lapels, designing socks, and […]

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Art and Culture

Puebla festival drops S/Africa over victimization of Nigerian contestant”

South Africa has been removed as the Country-in-Focus for the Puebla International Festival 2024 due to the alleged "victimization" of Nigerian-born Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. The decision was announced by Festival Director Ikenna Okeh, who expressed deep regret over the move and confirmed the cancellation of invitations extended to South African guests. Okeh explained that the decision stemmed from "distressing events in South Africa," where state apparatuses and the cultural sector's silence have fostered a climate of mob […]

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Economy

Tinubu vows to crackdown on illegal miners

President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will ensure companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the communities hosting these operations. The President made this commitment while receiving a presentation from Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja. The presentation was titled Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035. During the session, President Tinubu also directed security agencies to intensify […]

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Sport

Serbian athlete Lazar Dukic dies during CrossFit event in Texas

A Serbian athlete, Lazar Dukic, tragically passed away on Thursday morning during a CrossFit swimming event in Texas, as confirmed by the fitness organization on social media. “We are devastated by the passing of Lazar Dukic. Our hearts are with Lazar’s entire family, friends, and fellow athletes,” CrossFit expressed in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Dukic, 28, reportedly went underwater and did not resurface during a swimming event at the CrossFit Games, an annual multi-day fitness […]

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Business

Minister advocate for more investment to fast-track economic growth

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has highlighted the disparity between Nigeria’s federal budget and those of other populous nations such as Indonesia and Brazil, emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment. Speaking at the launch of ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP), themed “Citizens’ Action Against Poverty and Injustice (2024-2034),” held in Abuja, Bagudu, provided a comparative analysis of Nigeria's budget against its international counterparts. “The federal budget of Indonesia is about $210 billion, while […]

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Politics

Stakeholders push for legal framework, tech to boost election credibility

In a recent event titled "Election Technology in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects," organized by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja, key stakeholders emphasized the need for a stable legal framework and the integration of technology to ensure credible elections in Nigeria. Bar. Festus Okoye, a former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), highlighted that these measures are essential to upholding democracy and ensuring a transparent electoral process. Bar. Okoye, underscored the importance of maintaining a […]

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General

South East traditional rulers laud Tinubu, for assent to SEDC bill

Reporting by Oluwakemi kindness Traditional Rulers in Igbere ancient kingdom, Bende Local Government of Abia State have declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. The traditional rulers also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, representative Benjamin Okezie Kalu for sponsoring the bill in the parliament. The traditional rulers made the commitments during the visit of the deputy speaker to Igbere Ward A and B. […]

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Business

CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Provide Liquidity Support to FX Markets

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has offered eight hundred and seventy six million dollars to fulfil bids submitted by customers at an auction concluded on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. This is the latest testament to the CBN's ongoing commitment to support the proper functioning of the foreign exchange market by enhancing liquidity when necessary. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Cooperate Communication, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said in line with its pledge to provide transparent access to foreign exchange […]

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Featured

How Climate Change Affects Food Security in Nigeria

Nigeria faces significant challenges in achieving food self-sufficiency and becoming a net exporter, partly due to the lack of domestic production of essential agrochemicals like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. The devaluation of the naira and forex shortages also contributes to high production costs, leading to increased market prices for food items. Photo Credit: Julian Osamoto/ Democracy Radio Climate change is posing severe threat to food security in Nigeria, as it leads to extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and […]

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