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Former Nigerian ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to limit the number of ambassadors to avoid "bloated" appointments. The call comes as part of a strategy to reduce costs associated with diplomatic missions.
Nigerian commercial drivers who rely on hire-purchase agreements are struggling with rising repair bills due to worsening road conditions, exacerbating their financial burdens. The prolonged downtime caused by poor roads is further eroding already fragile finances.
Manchester United are reportedly set to spend £63.3m to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli in January. This move aims to address the team's goalscoring problems under new manager Ruben Amorim.
The All Progressives Congress and Labour Party have supported a bill that aims to ban the use of foreign currencies for local transactions in Nigeria. Lawmakers are pushing forward with the legislation, which would regulate domestic commerce.
