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Taiwo Oyedele Dismisses ₦80 Trillion Borrowing Claim, Defends Tinubu's Fiscal Record
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration borrowed ₦80 trillion, describing the widely circulated figure as false and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria's public debt data. Oyedele made the clarification on Monday, July 20, 2026, during an economic review session organised by the Senate Committee on Finance, where lawmakers examined the country's fiscal position and debt profile.
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NIGERIA'S STOCK MARKET IS NOW THE BEST-PERFORMING IN THE WORLD
Bloomberg data confirms the NGX has overtaken South Korea's Kospi to lead all 92 global exchanges tracked this year, driven by financial-services stocks, FX reforms, and a pending frontier-market upgrade Photo: Premium Times — Stockbrokers on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange, Lagos Nigeria's stock market has become the best-performing equity market in the world in dollar terms, according to Bloomberg data tracking 92 global exchanges. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) benchmark index has returned 67 percent year-to-date, narrowly ahead of South Korea's Kospi at 66 percent the previous global leader.
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THE CHANGE WE AREN'T READY FOR
Everyone wants a better Nigeria. But what if Nigeria is waiting for us first? At every gathering — weddings, WhatsApp groups, church meetings — Nigerians recite the same grievances: failed promises, stolen budgets, roads that vanish after one rainfall. We are fluent in complaint. But here is the harder question: if Nigeria became, overnight, the nation we say we want, would our own daily habits be worthy of it — or would we quietly rebuild the dysfunction we just escaped? This is not an attempt to excuse bad governance or shift responsibility from those in power, it is a move to confront the uncomfortable truth. Nigeria's greatest problem may not be the government alone, It may also be Nigerians — all of us, in the small choices we make when no one is watching.
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Meet Enesi A Young Kogi Footballer
My football story didn’t start on a perfect pitch. It started on the streets. Growing up in Lokoja, football was everywhere. The bare ground was our stadium. No boots, no referees, just passion. That’s where I fell in love with the game. After high school, I told my dad I wanted to start a career in football. At first it didn’t sit well with him. I had just graduated from high school and everyone was expecting me to be preparing for JAMB and university. But eventually, my family later on supported me. They provided everything I needed. Months before resuming at Kwara Football Academy in Ilorin, Coach Sunny who is now head coach of Aifa helped me join FOSAC which was headed by him here in Lokoja. Alongside Coach Awala, who later became head coach of Naija Ratels, they taught me the basics and how to navigate the pitch.
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Taiwo Oyedele Dismisses ₦80 Trillion Borrowing Claim, Defends Tinubu's Fiscal Record
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration borrowed ₦80 trillion, describing the widely circulated figure as false and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria's public debt data. Oyedele made the clarification on Monday, July 20, 2026, during an economic review session organised by the Senate Committee on Finance, where lawmakers examined the country's fiscal position and debt profile.
NIGERIA'S STOCK MARKET IS NOW THE BEST-PERFORMING IN THE WORLD
Bloomberg data confirms the NGX has overtaken South Korea's Kospi to lead all 92 global exchanges tracked this year, driven by financial-services stocks, FX reforms, and a pending frontier-market upgrade Photo: Premium Times — Stockbrokers on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange, Lagos Nigeria's stock market has become the best-performing equity market in the world in dollar terms, according to Bloomberg data tracking 92 global exchanges. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) benchmark index has returned 67 percent year-to-date, narrowly ahead of South Korea's Kospi at 66 percent the previous global leader.
African Giant of The Week: Dele Farotimi
Dele Farotimi is a Nigerian lawyer, author, political activist, and public intellectual who has built a reputation as one of the country's most fearless advocates for justice, accountability, and the rule of law. Although he began his career in legal practice, he has grown into one of Nigeria's most respected voices on governance and democratic ideals. Through his speeches, writings, interviews, and public engagements, Farotimi consistently advocates for institutional reforms and a society where justice is not reserved for the powerful but is accessible to every citizen. His rise to national prominence has been defined by courage. At a time when many choose caution, Farotimi has remained outspoken on issues affecting Nigeria, including corruption, abuse of power, electoral integrity, and the declining trust in public institutions. He has repeatedly argued that sustainable national development can only be achieved when justice, transparency, and accountability become the foundation of governance.
THE CHANGE WE AREN'T READY FOR
Everyone wants a better Nigeria. But what if Nigeria is waiting for us first? At every gathering — weddings, WhatsApp groups, church meetings — Nigerians recite the same grievances: failed promises, stolen budgets, roads that vanish after one rainfall. We are fluent in complaint. But here is the harder question: if Nigeria became, overnight, the nation we say we want, would our own daily habits be worthy of it — or would we quietly rebuild the dysfunction we just escaped? This is not an attempt to excuse bad governance or shift responsibility from those in power, it is a move to confront the uncomfortable truth. Nigeria's greatest problem may not be the government alone, It may also be Nigerians — all of us, in the small choices we make when no one is watching.
Meet Enesi A Young Kogi Footballer
My football story didn’t start on a perfect pitch. It started on the streets. Growing up in Lokoja, football was everywhere. The bare ground was our stadium. No boots, no referees, just passion. That’s where I fell in love with the game. After high school, I told my dad I wanted to start a career in football. At first it didn’t sit well with him. I had just graduated from high school and everyone was expecting me to be preparing for JAMB and university. But eventually, my family later on supported me. They provided everything I needed. Months before resuming at Kwara Football Academy in Ilorin, Coach Sunny who is now head coach of Aifa helped me join FOSAC which was headed by him here in Lokoja. Alongside Coach Awala, who later became head coach of Naija Ratels, they taught me the basics and how to navigate the pitch.
Abacha( African Salad): A Delicious Taste Of Igbo Culinary Heritage
Abacha, also known as African Salad, is a traditional Igbo dish made from processed cassava mixed with palm oil, ugba, vegetables, spices, and assorted proteins. It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and healthy fats, making it both nutritious and satisfying. Widely enjoyed at ceremonies and social gatherings, Abacha represents the rich culinary heritage of southeastern Nigeria and remains one of the country's most treasured traditional delicacies.
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AFRICAN GIANT OF THE WEEK: BUKAYO SAKA
Born on September 5, 2001, in London to Nigerian parents of Yoruba descent, Saka grew up in a family that valued discipline, education, and hard work. He joined the youth academy of Arsenal F.C. at the age of seven and progressed through the club's ranks before making his senior debut in 2018. Since breaking into Arsenal's first team, Saka has become one of the club's most influential players. His versatility allows him to play in multiple attacking positions, while his pace, creativity, technical ability, and decision-making have made him one of the standout performers in the English Premier League. He has played a key role in Arsenal's return as one of England's top football clubs and has earned several individual honours, including England Men's Player of the Year on multiple occasions.
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