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Reps committed to ending recession – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment on enacting legislation that will move the country out of recession. Dogara stated this on…
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Reps won’t rush passage of 2017 budget – Gbajabiamila
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said the lower chamber will critically examine the 2017 budget, even though it has to be passed on time for…
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Opinion: The zoo in Aso Rock
by Adewunmi Emoruwa A Miracle can be described as an illogical occurrence that contradicts prevailing conditions or accepted reality. Nigeria is experiencing harsh times, we are acquainted with the stats. Most…
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2017 budget: FG to purchase N400m cars for former Presidents, VPs
The Federal Government has budgeted N400m for the purchase of cars for former Presidents and their deputies , according to the 2017 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. The money…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘Kiss Daniel attacked, robbed at Calabar Christmas Village’ Singer, Kiss Daniel was on Monday robbed at the Calabar Christmas Village…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari playing into enemies’ hands, says Jibrin | ‘Kiss Daniel attacked, robbed at Calabar Christmas Village’ | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ‘How Lagos residents can verify authenticity of their number plates’ - YNaija 2017 budget: EFCC gets N6.13bn for the completion of new…
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2017 budget: EFCC gets N6.13bn for the completion of new office
The 2017 budget submitted to the National Assembly has revealed that the Federal Government has set aside N6.13bn for the completion of a new head office for the Economic and…
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2017 budget: We will thoroughly review every item in the budget – Reps member
The House of Representatives on Monday said the N7.29tn budgeted for 2017 will be thoroughly reviewed by the National Assembly. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 2017 budget: N1.05bn allocated for Buhari, Osinbajo’s foreign trips The 2017 appropriation bill before the National Assembly has revealed that…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Here is the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2016 | Four female suicide bombers shot dead in Borno | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Here is the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2016 - YNaija 2017 budget: N1.05bn allocated for Buhari, Osinbajo’s foreign trips - YNaija…
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2017 budget: N1.05bn allocated for Buhari, Osinbajo’s foreign trips
The 2017 appropriation bill before the National Assembly has revealed that N1.05bn has been budgeted for foreign trips of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the State House…
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Opinion: How realistic is Buhari’s 2017 budget estimates?
by Jide Ojo On December 14, 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari presented financial estimates of N7.3tn to the National Assembly. The financial plan was labelled as the Budget of Recovery and…
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2017 budget won’t be affected by $30bn loan rejection – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday said the implementation of the 2017 budget will not be affected by the Senate's rejection of President Muhammadu Buhari's proposed $30bn external loan. Special Assistant to…
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Opinion: 2017 State House budget analysis
by Saatah Nubari The first time this budget analysis series ran was for the 2016 budget; and it becomes visible each day that the 1810 page document was a horrid, hurriedly-put,…
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Ekiti Assembly passes 2017 budget
The Ekiti House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2017 Appropriation Bill presented to it two weeks ago by Governor Ayo Fayose. The assembly made no adjustments or corrections to…
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$30bn loan: Buhari will plunge Nigeria into eternal debt – Fayose
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday, queried the plan by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $30bn to finance the 2017 budget. According to The Punch, Fayose, who spoke at the government…
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FG to use N258bn from recovered loot to fund 2017 budget
The Federal Government says it plans to use N250 billion out of funds recovered from corrupt officials to finance the 2017 budget. Ben Akabueze, director-general of the National Budget Office,…
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Nigeria must borrow to fund 2017 budget – Reps
The leadership of the House of Representatives on Sunday said Nigeria cannot fund its 2017 budget except from an external loan. Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila said…
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N7.28trillion budget, 38.5 per cent | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N7.28trillion - The cost of the 2017 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. 38.5 per cent - The percentage of…
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[The Presidential Blog] This is why we won’t cut Mr. Buhari any slack
When people blame us for being too hard on the current administration and admonish us to chill a little ... We wonder if they don't understand ... Thank…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education – ASUU The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Senate screens Magu today | SANs reject FG’s briefs to prosecute accused judges | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. 2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education – ASUU - YNaija Senate seeks power to remove non-performing ministers, own…
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2017 budget: Buhari has clearly shown his hatred for education – ASUU
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Lagos chapter, Dr Laja Odukoya has said President Muhammadu Buhari showed his hatred for education in the 2017…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “We will change our habits and change Nigeria” | 7 things we learnt from President Buhari’s speech today
Today was an important one for Nigeria, the presidency and the legislature. The 2017 budget was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari at a joint session of the upper and lower…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 14th of December
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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[The Presidential Blog]: 7 things we learnt from the 2017 budget presentation
As promised, the President presented the 2017 budget before the Senate today, Wednesday, the 14th of December. Meanwhile the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma has already said…
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We will focus more attention on infrastructure in 2017 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his administration will focus more on infrastructure in the coming year while presenting the 2017 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly.…
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2017 budget: Amnesty programme allocation increased
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday while presenting the 2017 budget said the budget will be set at N305 per dollar. N520 billion out of the N7.298trn budget was allocated to…
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BREAKING: Buhari presents 2017 budget to the National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presenting the 2017 budget to the National Assembly. The President who was expected to present the budget at 10am was late due to his trip…
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BREAKING: National Assembly shut ahead of Buhari’s 2017 budget presentation
Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to the National Assembly on Wednesday, security operatives have shut all three entrances into the complex, The Punch reports. Buhari is expected at the Assembly by…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy