ADEBAMIWA Archives - The Glitters Online https://theglittersonline.com.ng/tag/adebamiwa/ A voice for the people Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:47:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 119911796 Nigerian English And The Fight Against Linguistic Stereotypes https://theglittersonline.com.ng/nigerian-english/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:47:22 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=319018 Nigerian English And The Fight Against Linguistic Stereotypes By Abidemi Adebamiwa The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently introduced several Nigerian terms, igniting discussions about cultural identity and representation. Words like “419” and “Yahoo” showcase Nigeria’s linguistic creativity but also carry the risk of reinforcing negative stereotypes. For instance, “419,” which refers to a section of […]

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]]> 319018 Before Protecting, Nigeria Must Produce To Prosper https://theglittersonline.com.ng/nigerians-18/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:12:03 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=318402 Before Protecting, Nigeria Must Produce To Prosper By Abidemi Adebamiwa Nigeria’s economic policies often feel like trying to fix a leaking roof by locking the doors. With inflation skyrocketing, the naira losing value, and everyday goods becoming unaffordable, the government’s attempts to impose high tariffs and restrict imports are placing an even heavier burden on […]

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]]> 318402 Holding Nigeria’s Public Officials And Civil Servants Accountable https://theglittersonline.com.ng/adebamiwa/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:07:22 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=313754 Holding Nigeria’s Public Officials And Civil Servants Accountable By Abidemi Adebamiwa Every day, Nigerians are fed up with corruption and poor service, and it’s no surprise. A recent viral story of a bolt driver harassed by a public servant sparked outrage across the country. People want change, but imagine if he could have reported it […]

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