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Campaign season is finally here, at least officially. In Nigeria, however, politicians have continued to campaign from one election cycle to the next, often through rhetoric, bile and hate speech. Unfortunately, much of this rhetoric has little substance or relevance to Nigeria’s real problems. Civil society organisations, mainstream media and influential commentators, who should play a vital role in setting …

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, has rejected claims that the agency was responsible for Uber’s reported decision to exit the Nigerian market, and asserted that FAAN’s actions regarding e-hailing operations at airports are based on concerns regarding passenger safety, accountability and the need to tackle touts. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Kuku …

The Electric Dealers Association (EDA) in Utako District Abuja has appealed to the Federal Government and the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCDA) to mitigate the colossal loss suffered by traders following the fire that destroyed part of the multi-billion Naira complex last Sunday. The fire affected around 50 shops causing major destruction of goods worth over ₦1 billion. One …