Ultimately, the greatest casualty of the abuse of consensus is the Nigerian voter. Nigeria’s political history shows that imposed candidates rarely produce stability: the winner of a manipulated primary often enters the general election weakened, while the aspirant who quietly accepts a “consensus”
The finance minister says Nigeria will sustain market-driven reforms and avoid policies that distort the economy following engagements with global investors. The post Nigeria won’t return to subsidy, price controls — Finance minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Speaking on the initiative, Donna McGowan, Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria, said the programme reflects a long-term commitment to creative collaboration between Nigeria and the UK. The post British Council launches Film Lab Africa 2 to boost Nigerian film, TV storytelling talent a
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This comes less than a week after the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the federal government's approval of the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge at a cost of N548.98 billion. The post FG may shut Eko Bridge carriageway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
According to the updated timetable, the sale and submission of nomination forms will run from 6 May to 13 May. The post ADC reduces cost of nomination forms, releases updated timetable appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NNPP said some primary elections in the country had denied very credible candidates from participating in the general elections to test their popularity. The post 2027: NNPP adopts consensus for primaries, pardons expelled members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.