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The Governor of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider current economic policies, stating that they lack popular support among Nigerians.    Speaking during a Christmas Day celebration in Bauchi on Thursday, December 26,  the governor called on the presidency to set aside pride and engage with the grievances of the masses.   “We are calling on the …

The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, dropping its commitment to keep policy “sufficiently restrictive” and signalling confidence in achieving its 2% inflation target. Economists expect gradual cuts to continue, with risks from trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties looming. ADVERTISEMENT The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered its fourth rate cut of the year on Thursday, lowering the …

The hashtag #RamaphosaMustGo is trending on social media as some South Africans voice their dissatisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa following his announcement of a simplified five-year visa process for Nigerian nationals.   The initiative, revealed during the 11th Session of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town on December 3, has sparked outrage, with many citizens taking to social …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has jettisoned a controversial visa clearance policy which requires married women to present a letter of approval from their husbands to travel.    The controversial requirement had sparked widespread criticisms on social media with many people describing it as outdated, discriminatory and government sponsored misogyny.    The spokesperson for the agency, …