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Nigerian Banks, Billionaires, and; Your Sorry Ordinary Ass By Pius Adesanmi
Some of my friends have said that we moved too quickly within the same week from Hijab-Gate (religion) to Innoson-Gate (ethnicity). I told my worried friends that I do not share their despondency. On the contrary, I am saying Allah be praised for I have learnt to give thanks and praise to God for little …
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The politicisation of immigration by mainlymacro.blogspot.co.uk
This is based on the UK experience, but I think some of this will also apply in the US. Why do right wing politicians push an anti-immigration platform? The obvious answer is that immigration is an important concern to their voters, and that is certainly correct. However I think there is an additional factor, which …
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Chaotic capitalism: the human sculptures of Nigeria’s sprawling Balogun market by Sean O’Hagan
It is one of the biggest street markets in the world, a sprawling, dazzling city within a city that is frequented by tens of thousands of people every day. Photographer Lorenzo Vitturi reveals how he captured Balogun’s vivid drama for his book, Money Must Be made. During a trip to Lagos in 2014, Lorenzo Vitturi …
Nigeria is exiting recession but economy remains vulnerable – IMF
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria is exiting recession but its economy remains vulnerable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, after conducting a review of Africa’s largest economy. International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas The …
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