Many cross-border transactions still rely on the US dollar as an intermediary currency. At the same time, African currencies are often difficult to exchange directly, and few mechanisms exist for countries to settle payments with one another in local currencies.
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According to the report, consumers across the country are responding in similar ways: buying in smaller quantities, substituting fresh produce with dried or processed alternatives, and reducing portions.
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The governor described faith-based gatherings such as the 2026 National Maulud of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass as powerful platforms for moral renewal, social cohesion and national peace
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Participants at a policy dialogue lamented that though women make up about 49.3 per cent of Nigeria’s population, their representation in political institutions is very low.
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