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April 19, 2024 Add to library

Q1, 2024: When Food Scarcity Trumped Non-Oil Exports Policy

President Tinubu's administration has repeatedly declared the promotion of non-oil exports as a key objective, but the jury is still out on whether sufficient priority is being accorded to the sector. A clear strategy / roadmap for promotion and protection of the non-oil sector that stakeholders ...

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February 28, 2024 Add to library

Nigeria Imposes Additional Levy on Employers of Expatriate Workers

On 27th February 2024, the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, approved the implementation of an annual Expatriate Employment Levy Scheme (the “EEL Scheme”). The principal effect of the EEL Scheme is that a private company or other private sector organisation in Nigeria that engages expatria...

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February 28, 2024 Add to library

The Long Road Ahead for State Police in Nigeria

Recently, a Bill for the creation of state police was introduced in the House of Representatives, Nigeria's lower federal legislative house. The bill is supported by several merits. Firstly, it addresses the issue of over-centralization within the current structure of the Nigerian Police Force (N...

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September 5, 2023 Add to library

Africa: Coups are on the rise, but proactive policies can restore faith in democracy

Military officers in Libreville, Gabon announced control of the country after the incumbent president, Ali Bongo was declared the winner of the 26 August Presidential elections. The military officers headed by General Brice Nguema – now the transitional leader—declared themselves the Committee fo...

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