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Rather than waste all that time and energy on currency redesigns, Nigeria should have sought to cash in on the Russia-Ukraine war by stepping up the production of the following goods

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Wheat

[2] Barley

[3] Rye

[4] Palladium

[5] Maize

[6] Nickel

[7] Copper

[8] Gas

[9] Electric transport trucks

[10] Microchips

Are we thinking at all? There is a global scarcity of all these goods due to the war, giving us a perfect opportunity to expand production, boost gross domestic product and grow our economy.

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Arsenal loan out Nigeria-eligible Brian Okonkwo to non-league side under a unique one-match deal

ENGLISH Premier League giants Arsenal have loaned out Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo to non-league side Hitchin Town on a one-match release basis that will see him play just a single game for them.

 

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Given that Nigeria has over 21m hectares of tropical rainforest, we should be a major player  in the global timber and furniture sector 

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Given that 45% of Nigerian timber is rosewood, a highly prized wood used for the production of luxurious furniture, its export is subsequently banned. Why we do not have a thriving furniture industry is this totally beyond me 

[2] Given that we have about 21m hectares of tropical rain forest, can someone please explain why Nigeria does not have plans to match Brazil’s production of 11bn kg of timber by 2025 

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Wike rules out any further talks with Atiku saying G5 group has crossed the Rubicon

GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has ruled out any chance of him and his political allies negotiating with the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar ahead of this month's general elections.

 

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Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria decides to back Obi in presidential election

FORMER Anambra State governor Peter Obi has received the backing of the United Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria (Unifan) in this month's presidential elections who said they believe he will help turn the agricultural sector around.

 

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Nigerian patients are among the biggest debtors who owe the British NHS up to £219m

NIGERIAN patients are among the big debtors who owe the British National Health Service (NHS) a total of £219m which has accumulated from health tourists from over 155 nations over the last two years.

 

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Buhari extends lifespan of old N200 notes until April 30 in response to nationwide protests

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the restoration of the old N200 notes as legal tender until April 10 in response to the growing unrest across the country brought about by a scarcity of naira notes.

 

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Arsenal look towards on-loan striker Folarin Balogun to revive their flagging fortunes

ENGLISH Premier League giants Arsenal are considering recalling their on-loan striker Folarin Balogun from French side Reims at the end of the season following their now obvious need to strengthen their attack.

 

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However you look at it, for Nigeria to secure her borders effectively we need to get Boeing to come and start manufacturing Apache helicopters locally 

Ayo Akinfe 

[1] As things stand, Nigeria’s biggest security challenge remains that she cannot secure her northern borders. A lot of AK47s from looted Libyan armouries that got pillaged after Muamer Gaddafi fell, have found their way into Nigeria 

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Buhari considers extending validity of old naira notes for an extra 60 days until April 30

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is considering extending the validity of Nigeria's old naira notes by another 60 days allowing them to remain legal tender until April 30 in response to growing anger at the currency scarcity across the country.

 

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