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Saturday, Jun 1

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EXPLAINER: Why FG maintained N60,000 minimum wage

The Federal Government and Organised ltabour on Friday, May 31 failed to reach an agreement on a new national minimum wage. The government added N3, 000 to its initial offer...

Thursday, May 30

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Explainer: What charges did Trump face in New York’s hush money trial?

www.irishtimes.com

Jury convicts former US president of falsifying business records to conceal hush money paid to Stormy Daniels before 2016 election

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EXPLAINER: Cost of retrieving body from Mt Everest

www.the-star.co.ke

The process requires a significant amount of financial resources.

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Africa: Explainer - Five Tools for Keeping Peace

allafrica.com

In 1948, the United Nations took a pivotal step by deploying peacekeepers to support countries in their journey toward peace. Since then, more than two million people - military, police and civilians - have served in over 70 peacekeeping…

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Wednesday, May 29

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EXPLAINER: Why there’s tomato price hike, scarcity in markets

thenationonlineng.net

Recently, the prices of fresh tomatoes have tripled in less than a month. This development has caused many Nigerians to look for alternatives. Tuta absoluta, one of the most devastating...

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EXPLAINER | Will SA have a new government or president after election?

www.timeslive.co.za

Under SA's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority. In all previous elections since 1994, the ANC won and lawmakers elected the party's leader as president.

Tuesday, May 28

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Why Greg Taylor 'push' on Rangers star Nicolas Raskin before Celtic no goal was swerved as IFAB offer explainer

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Abdallah Sima's header was controversially ruled out by VAR during the Scottish Cup Final.

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EXPLAINER: The difference between miraa and muguka

www.the-star.co.ke

Miraa is harvested after 28 days while Muguka is harvested after 7 days.

Saturday, May 25

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'Atlas' ending explainer: What is Netflix saying about AI now?

mashable.com

Jennifer Lopez faces off with an AI villain...with the help of an AI mech suit in Netflix's newest sci-fi flick, "Atlas."

Friday, May 24

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EXPLAINER: Why mountaineers' bodies are left on Mt Everest

www.the-star.co.ke

The mountain holds final resting memories for climbers who do not make it home.

EXPLAINER: Quick facts about Lagos-Calabar coastal road project realignment

thenationonlineng.net

The federal government has shelved and diverted the realignment of Lagos-Calabar coastal road projects. The revised alignment – apart from preserving the community’s heritage – also avoids disrupting essential infrastructure,...

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EXPLAINER: Why Nigerians are tapping their phone screens on Tapswap

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; EXPLAINER: Why Nigerians are tapping their phone screens on Tapswap

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Thursday, May 23

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MSNBC's Ruhle wants 'economic explainer' to tell 'confused' Americans they're 'doing quite well'

www.foxbusiness.com

Stephanie Ruhle noted that consumer frustration with how some items have become luxuries in the current economy, but argued they are ultimately unaware of how good they have it.