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Nigeria’s unimpressive performance in the just concluded Olympics despite a budget of ₦12 billion points to deeper systemic failures, rather than a mere lack of preparation and raises causes for major concern.
Oct 13, 2024
Photo illustration by Dami Mojid / THE REPUBLIC. Photo 1: Powerlifter, Onyinyechi Mark. HIROKI NISHIOKA /WPPO. Photo 2: Favour Ofili. LSU / IG.
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is a writer based in Abuja, Nigeria.



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