“I think the value of a college education is somewhat over weighted. Too many people spend four years, accumulate a ton of debt and often don’t have useful skills that they can apply afterwards.“I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters and...
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Shettima Urges Sweden Investors To Seize Opportunities In Nation’s Msmes, Agriculture, Digital Economy, Renewable Energy.
At the Nigeria-Sweden Business forum held at Epicenter, Stockholm, aimed at boosting trade and bilateral relations between both nations, Vice President Kashim Shettima noted that the two nations have a time-honored history of cooperation, particularly in trade, technology, and sustainable development.Speaking at the event, VP Shettima cited opportunities that abound in Nigeria, including the digital...
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‘The Economic Growth Of BRICS Members Will Increasingly Depend Less On External Influence Or Interference’ President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed participants of the BRICS Business Forum ahead of the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan due to open early next week.President Putin on Friday affirmed that the BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years due to its size and relatively fast growth compared with...
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GOLD TRADES AT ITS HIGHEST PRICE IN HISTORY
Gold price is sitting at the highest level on record above $2,700 early Friday, with the latest uptick led by China’s stimulus optimism and a broad-based US Dollar (USD) pullback. The focus now shifts to the Middle East geopolitical updates and Fedspeak for further trading impetus. Gold price eyes Mideast tensions, FedspeakThe USD retreats from over two-month...
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AUSTRALIA’S BIRTH RATE HIT ROCK BOTTOM, SPELLS DOOM FOR ECONOMY
There are warnings that Australia’s birth rate — having hit a record low — is now at a critical level.Bureau of Statistics figures show 286,998 births were registered in Australia in 2023, resulting in a total fertility rate of 1.50 babies per woman.Australian National University demographer Liz Allen said the nation’s birth rate is perilously low....
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VIDEO: LAGOS STATE CELEBRATE INAUGURAL COMMERCIAL RIDE OF THE LMRT RED LINE.
“We remain committed to improving commuting time for residents and paving the way for seamless travel within our state.” Babajide Sanwo-Olu Video credit; @jidesanwoolu info@thesubstancenews.com
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“NIGERIA WILL NEED TO STAY THE COURSE OF CURRENT ECONOMIC REFORMS FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 10 TO 15 YEARS TO TRANSFORM ITS ECONOMY.” WORLD BANK
The World Bank has stated that Nigeria must maintain its ongoing economic reforms for the next 10 to 15 years to establish itself as a leading economic power, not only in sub-Saharan Africa but also on the global stage.These reforms, according to the bank, are crucial for ensuring sustainable growth and development, allowing Nigeria to...
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COVENANT UNIVERSITY (CU) RANKS TOP BEST IN NIGERIA.
The Times Higher Education world university ranking has rated Covenant University (CU) has best top university in Nigeria for 2025.The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a comprehensive global ranking of universities published annually, providing definitive list of the world’s best universities, with an emphasis on the research mission.According to THE in its Mission Statement, “It...
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BILL GATES MOURNS RATAN TATA DEMISE, SAYS ‘HIS LOSS WILL BE FELT AROUND THE WORLD FOR YEARS TO COME.’
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates mourned the passing of national icon and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. Tata passed away on Wednesday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, at age 86. Gates on his social media handle had expressed that Tata’s absence will be felt around the world for years to come. “Ratan Tata was a visionary leader...
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KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO PURSUING MORE PEOPLE-ORIENTED PROJECTS AS FG LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF 21,924 BAGS OF RICE IN THE STATE
The katsina state governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, reiterated his commitment to pursuing more people-oriented projects as Federal Government launches distribution of 21,924 bags of rice in the stateThe governor expressed his gratitude to the federal government for the palliative support, assuring that it would be distributed fairly and responsibly.He assured that the state government...