5 d. ago Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development

Tribune Online Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development By: Oluwadunsin Olorunfemi and Abiodun Abioye W.W. Rostow’s five-stage model of economic growth, as outlined in his seminal 1960 work The Stages of Economic Growth: A Non-Communist Manifesto, is a foundational yet debated framework in development theory. Rostow proposed that all countries progress through a linear sequence: 1. Traditional society: Subsistence agriculture, limited technology, and […] Rostow’ s ladder and Nigeria’s climb: Rethinking our path to development Tribune Online

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7 d. ago OPEC champions developing countries’ usage of natural resources to bridge energy gap

Tribune Online OPEC champions developing countries’ usage of natural resources to bridge energy gap The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that developing countries must be allowed to utilise their natural resources to benefit their economies and people... OPEC champions developing countries’ usage of natural resources to bridge energy gap Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Oil prices sink below $67 as Iran backs off Strait of Hormuz retaliation

Global crude oil prices have plummeted below $67 per barrel, following Iran’s decision not to block the Strait of Hormuz in response to recent U.S. airstrikes, defusing fears of a global energy crisis and easing market volatility. After surging to $77.08 on June 19 amid rising Middle East tensions, Brent crude (Nigeria’s crude grade) fell […] The post Oil prices sink below $67 as Iran backs off Strait of Hormuz retaliation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Expert recommends independent energy council to fix Nigeria’s power crisis

By Adewale Sanyaolu   An energy expert and Chairman of Pana Holdings, Daere Akobo, has advocated the formation of an independent, privately led Energy Council to tackle Nigeria’s unending power crises. Akobo stated this at the 2025 Gas Turbine Asset Management Conference held recently in Abuja with the theme: “Powering the Future – One Upgrade […] The post Expert recommends independent energy council to fix Nigeria’s power crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Debt service payments by developing countries hit $921bn in 2024 – UN report

Debt service payments by developing countries soared by 74 billion dollars in 2024 from 847 billion dollars to 921 billion read more Debt service payments by developing countries hit $921bn in 2024 – UN report

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1 week ago 8 countries where visa hurdles don’t delay study abroad plans

Applying to study abroad often comes with delays, especially at the visa stage. However, some countries have developed clear, student-friendly read more 8 countries where visa hurdles don’t delay study abroad plans

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2 w. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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4 w. ago Nigeria wants prompt ratification of agreement to protect oceans, increase funding to developing countries

Nigeria has made a strong call for the prompt ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and a read more Nigeria wants prompt ratification of agreement to protect oceans, increase funding to developing countries

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