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Azeez February 15, 2017

Nigeria’s economy on the course of recovery, growth – Presidency

The Presidency has said the country's economy is currently recovering and on the course of growth. This was according to the 23rd newsletter published by the Presidency Office of Digital…

Roqeebah February 14, 2017

[The Presidential Blog]: VP Osinbajo embraces Okorocha in Imo (PHOTOS)

As part of his ongoing tour of the oil producing communities in the Niger Delta, the Vice President has just arrived in Imo State and is currently meeting with the…

Op-ed Editor February 10, 2017

The Thread: What will the FG spend the 1b eurobond on?

The Federal government successfully raised $1 billion on the Eurobond market, so we want to know what their plans are next. Do see below: Let's hop…

Roqeebah February 10, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo will be visiting Bayelsa State today

As part of a continuing tour of the Niger Delta oil-producing communities, with a view to finding a lasting solution to the peculiar problems of the region by engaging with…

Roqeebah February 8, 2017

Where is Aisha Buhari?

President Muhammadu Buhari took off from Nigeria to the United Kingdom on a 10-day holiday during which he was to make a very routine trip to the doctors for his check-up.…

Oludolapo Adelana February 8, 2017

Recession will soon be history – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reassured Nigerians that the current economic recession in the country will soon be over. Osinbajo stated this in a statement while reacting to the…

Op-ed Editor February 3, 2017

Opinion: Why Nigerian property prices are still not coming down in this recession

by Bolarinwa Durojaiye The What Drive around the Osapa/Idado/Chevron axis of the Lekki-Epe expressway and you will not fail to notice one thing: Construction activities are going on full swing,…

Tolu February 1, 2017

Insiders: 2face’s protest may not be an answer

The upcoming protest march organised by 2face Idibia has been one of the most talked-about event across the country in the last few days. With some celebrities stating reasons for…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives over the 2017 Appropriation bill and the nation's economy. The meeting took…

Op-ed Editor January 31, 2017

The Thread: The 2Baba protest that everybody is arguing about

2Baba is trending on Twitter today because he called for a protest against the hardship government has inflicted on Nigerians. This is a snippet of what he wrote: "A call…

Op-ed Editor January 28, 2017

Opinion: The shape of the new Biafra

by Chilee Agunanna. At the risk of sounding vulgar, I wish to apply this Igbo proverb here: “Kinsmen are like the hairs around the anus, they can neither be shaved…

Op-ed Editor January 27, 2017

Charly Boy: This illusion called Biafra

by Charly Boy I guess it's about time I break my silence on this matter. From 1967 to 1970 my youth was scandalised with the horrors of the Nigerian civil…

Azeez January 26, 2017

FG will fully implement economic recovery plan – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma has said the Federal Government will fully implement the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The minister said the plan will help…

Oludolapo Adelana January 26, 2017

Nigeria’s monetary policy unbearable – Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has faulted the monetary policies of the Federal Government. Tinubu, who spoke on Wednesday as a guest lecturer…

Isime Esene January 25, 2017

Analysis: VP Osinbajo’s answers at Davos give cause for worry

by Mark Amaza For the second year running, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo led the Nigerian government delegation to Davos, Switzerland for the 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF), the yearly talk…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

The Thread: MMM’s mannequin challenge has come to an end

Ponzi scheme, MMM, has come out of the deep freeze it put itself under just before the holidays began. All is now well with the world again, and Mavrodians can…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Leave Shema alone, focus on the economy, PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned what it termed the "carefully ochestrated" plan to "politically persecute" the former Governor of Katsina, Barr. Ibrahim Shema in the name of corruption…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

Opinion: The year ahead for Nigeria

by Bayo Oluwasanmi A new year brings an opportunity to look ahead. So, as 2017 dawns, Nigerians should cast a look at the journey ahead. To be sure, Nigerians…

Oludolapo Adelana January 10, 2017

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…

Isime Esene January 3, 2017

Analysis: How sustainable is FG’s payment to the poorest, vulnerable Nigerians?

by Mark Amaza 14 months after it assumed office, the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced payment of N5,000 monthly to one million poorest, vulnerable Nigerians. In a…

Isime Esene January 2, 2017

Buhari is a terrible, terrible leader | 5 takeaways for Nigerians as we go into 2017

by Mark Amaza Buhari is a terrible leader 2016 was President Muhammadu Buhari’s first full calendar year in office and save for the successes recorded against Boko Haram in the North-East,…

Isime Esene January 2, 2017

YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017

At the start of every new year, there is a burst of hope and optimism that the year will be better than the ones before it. Goals are set and…

Roqeebah January 1, 2017

We have your receipts: Dear Garba Shehu, we are still in recession

We hate to be the people that will remind you of this grim fact on the first day of the New Year. On a day like this, you should be…

Isime Esene January 1, 2017

Pastor Adeboye predicts an end to Nigeria’s economic recession in 2017

by Azeez Adeniyi Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has predicted an upturn in Nigeria's fortunes in the new year. The respected…

Oludolapo Adelana December 31, 2016

President Buhari preaches unity in New Year message (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity aong all Nigerians. Buhari stated this on Saturday in a statement to mark the beginning of a New Year. Quoting an African proverb…

Oludolapo Adelana December 30, 2016

‘We are suffering…’ | Atiku speaks on Nigeria’s economy

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar says Nigerians are suffering and "have been dealt a cruel hand" in 2016 by the economy. Atiku, who…

Op-ed Editor December 28, 2016

Reuben Abati: The morning after Christmas

“How was your Christmas Day?” “Comme ci, comme ca” “What’s that?” “I am speaking French. You mean you don’t even understand elementary French?” “No, I don’t. Speak English. How was…