Anyim Humphrey

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Why Nigeria is requesting for $3.4 billion emergency bailout from IMF

The Federal Government, for the first time in over 20 years is seeking an emergency bailout fund from the International Monetary Fund, IMF.

Remembering Dagrin, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous rapper who changed the game

Today, April 22, 2020, marks the 10th anniversary of the late Nigerian rapper Dagrin’s death.…

Iva Valley Massacre: How 21 striking miners were gunned down by British colonialists in Enugu

The Iva Valley Coal Mine in Enugu is remembered for the death of 21 miners…

Situation Report: What you need to know about the spread of COVID-19 in Africa

The pandemic has been spreading to all regions of the continent, albeit slower than in other places around the world.

Five times in history that epidemic outbreak nearly ended humanity

The fear, pain, and hardship that come with these outbreaks can be imagined using present cases as examples.

The history of sending monarchs into exile and how Nigerians stood against it

Dethroning a monarch in Africa in the past was usually a big deal and sometimes, a matter of life and death.

UBA, Dangote, Jack Ma, and others donating to help Nigeria tackle COVID-19

The biggest donation so far has been from the UBA Group who donated N5 billion ($14 million).

How 2020 is proving to be a tough year in just four months

There was a World War 3 speculation, but the issue was eventually brought under control. 

Regions in Nigeria with confirmed cases of Coronavirus

Nearly two months after the first case of Coronavirus was announced in Nigeria on February…

The history of Ponzi scheme and why Nigerians are playing big

With the crash of MMM came tens of Ponzi websites and platforms that sprang up to take its place.

COVID-19: What will the government do with the ₦1.1trn released by CBN?

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN earlier in March released a total of ₦1.1 trillion Naira following the rising cases of Coronavirus in the country.

From prison to power: Two Nigerian leaders who ruled after spending time in jail

The crime for which these leaders were imprisoned or detained was merely politically motivated. 

How Coronavirus is changing social life in Nigeria

Nigerians are learning how to forgo most social activities in order to stay safe.

Dora Akunyili: The bold administrator who rid Nigeria of fake drugs

Dora Akunyili had taken a keen interest in stamping out fake drugs from Nigeria after suffering a personal tragedy.

Survivors: The Coronavirus statistics that nobody talks about

With scientists from all around the world working hard to find a permanent cure to the disease, there is bound to be some good news soon.

What CBN’s devaluation of the Naira means for average Nigerians

The CBN said that the decision to peg the Naira at N380 to the dollar was not devaluation but a currency adjustment.

Coronavirus: How the government is helping Nigerians cope with economic hardship

President Buhari announced on April 13 that the National Social Register would be expanded from 2.6 million households to 3.6 million in the next two weeks.

Abia Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu takes precautions after saying Coronavirus can’t get to the state

The governor has begun a campaign to prevent and respond to any Coronavirus cases in the state.