As the country prepares to celebrate its 60th independence anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria as the “most prosperous black nation” in the world and the largest economy in Africa. Buhari said this while unveiling the logo and theme for the country’s 60th Independence celebrations. However, Buhari’s comment attracted a backlash from some Nigerians who said on social media that corruption, unemployment, minimum wage, and poverty are some of the issues taking its toll on the nation.
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Most Prosperous Black Nation At 60 – Buhari
Leadership, 17 September 2020
President Muhmmadu Buhari declared yesterday that Nigeria was the most prosperous black nation in the world, saying but for the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating 60 years of the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerians Disagree With Buhari Over ‘Most Prosperous Black Nation’ Comment
Vanguard, 16 September 2020
Nigerians on Wednesday disagreed with president Mohammed Buhari on social media over his comment that the country is the most prosperous black nation in the world and Africa’s… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We’ll Work Towards Greater Inclusiveness, Participation of Nigerians – Buhari
This Day, 17 September 2020
In a veiled response to the allegation by former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and other notable Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari, has… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We’re the Most Prosperous Black Nation in the World – Buhari Boasts
Vanguard, 16 September 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday said that Nigeria is the most prosperous black nation in the world. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Presides Over FEC Meeting, Unveils Nigeria At 60 Anniversary Logo
Vanguard, 16 September 2020
President Buhari on Wednesday presided over Federal Executive Council Meeting and Unveiled Nigeria at 60 Anniversary Logo in State House on 16th Sep 2020 Read more »
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President Muhammadu Buhari has justified the government’s borrowing to finance infrastructure projects. However, some experts are calling on the government to consider other … Read more »
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Nigerians have slammed President Muhammadu Buhari following increases in the price of basics, describing the move as “cruel and callous.” The Nigeria Labour Congress has … Read more »
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The country’s economy has declined due to a crash in oil prices as global fallout from Covid-19 hit output – and due to the slowdown in economic activity caused by a lockdown … Read more »
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