How insecurity, protectionism hinder Nigeria’s full participation, By Favour Adeboye

As Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria must emulate its economic counterparts in embracing the free trade agreement which promises significant economic benefits. Nigeria can overcome its trade barriers and foster economic growth by harmonising its trade tariff with state parties. It should also invest in specialised technologies to effectively manage security threats without imposing restrictive…

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Myanmar’s junta continues airstrikes, hampering search for earthquake survivors

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Junta airstrikes continued to hamper rescue workers and aid agencies trying to help the survivors of last week’s massive Myanmar earthquake. Adding to the humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war, civilians displaced by Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake that killed more…

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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s healthcare journey in Nigeria: What the records show

On Tuesday, 10 December 2024, Congressman Richard McCormick attacked Nigeria on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Republican politician from the U.S. state of Georgia was among lawmakers who campaigned vigorously for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance official detained and prosecuted in Nigeria before charges were dropped on humanitarian grounds…

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