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 their lack of interest in the protest and other Nigerians questioning 2face’s intentions, one can tell that the protest has definitely garnered the much needed... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

2face, economy, Insiders, nigeria, protest march, recession

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 place in Osinbajo’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those present at the meeting included Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives,... Read More

The News Blog

2017 budget, Bukola Saraki, economy, National aseembly, Yemi Osinbajo

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 for good governance. A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide. A call for nationwide protests as we say No to the... Read More

Opinion

economy, nigeria, Politics, protest, The Thread, Tuface

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 or pulled.” The Igbos fighting for Biafra are like those hairs, they are going about it the wrong way for now and dying unnecessarily, but... Read More

Opinion

biafra, Charly Boy, economy, nigeria, Politics, South East agitations

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 war. I was never on the front line as a fighting soldier, but I was in the boys’ brigade transmitting from the naval headquarters then... Read More

Opinion

biafra, charlyboy, economy, industrialisation, Namdi Kanu, nigeria, opinion

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 the government restructure the economy. Udoma said the plan will be launched by President Muhammadu Buhari in February. He promised that the plan will be... Read More

The News Blog

economy, Eonomic recovery plan, FG, implement, Udo Udoma

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 at the National Defence College Course 25 lecture, titled, “Strategic Leadership: My Political Experiences”, said the policies are not in touch with the realities in... Read More

The News Blog

APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, economy, fiscal Policy, inflation, monetary policy

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 shop and networking event for global business and political leaders. Like all other attendees, he was expected to sell Nigeria as the preferred destination for... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

analysis, CNBC, Davos, economy, Hailemariam Dessalegn, Kagame, nigeria, Oil, recesssion, vice president, WEF, Yemi Osinbajo

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 truly say Happy New Year. See below reactions to the announcement: This one that MMM is back broda Ekatte and Sista Ceccila will go and... Read More

More, Opinion, Thinking Through

economy, mmm, nigeria, Ponzi Scheme

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 trial by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party accused the APC led... Read More

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APC, corruption, economy, Ibrahim Shema, PDP

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 have been squeezed by the economy. As the morality of our nation changed so too did the direction of our country. Based on misplaced priorities... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, economy, NASS, nigeria, opinion, recession

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 Tuesday on the floor of the during his address at the resumption of plenary. He assured that the House will implement reforms to the budget... Read More

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2017 budget, economy, House of Representatives, recession, Yakubu Dogara

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 press release from the Office of the Vice President, the FG said the payment, which has started in four states, is a Conditional Cash Transfer... Read More

Thinking Through

economy, FG, GEEP, Muhammadu Buhari, N-Power, nigeria, Ogun, poor, sip

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, it was very underwhelming. Sadly, his record on other internal security matters has been dismal: the clashes between many communities in the Middle Belt and... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

2017, Aisha buhari, economy, INEC, Mo Abudu, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, takeaways, the other room

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 plans are made to make the hopes of a great year a reality. The year 2016 was a pretty rough one for Nigeria: for the first... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

CBN, economy, election, kaduna, Muhammadu Buhari, Nasir el-Rufai, nigeria, Politics, recession, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, sticky

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 reading stuff like this. However, as you may have read by now, 2017 is the year when we finally ditch the lack of accountability that... Read More

Featured, The Presidential Blog, Thinking Through

channels tv, economy, Garba Shehu, politics today, recession, Seun Okinbaloye, We have your receipt, ynaija

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 clergy made this prediction during the church’s traditional cross over service which took place at the Redemption Camp in Lagos. Adeboye whose message was beamed... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

economy, Enoch Adebayo, Happy New Year, naira, New Year, nigeria, prediction, Prophecy, rccg, recession

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 the president said, “it is easy to break a broomstick but not a bunch”. Read full message below: My dear Compatriots, I am happy to... Read More

The News Blog

boko haram, economy, IDPs, new year message, President Muhammadu Buhari, troops, Unity

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 said this in a statement to mark the New Year celebrations, said 2017 is a Year of hope. He said, “Our military has recorded an important... Read More

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Atitu Abubakar, economy, hope, New Year, statement, suffering

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 Christmas?” “Low-key. Like this, like that”. “For me, it was a dead-end Christmas” “God forbid. May we never have a dead-end Christmas. I reject it... Read More

Opinion

christmas, economy, mmm, Ngeria, Plastic rice, recession

December 28, 2016

Okey Ndibe: Buhari, call off Customs’ siege on Igbo traders

by Okey Ndibe A few days ago, a friend sent me a video of a choir made up of members of Nigeria’s security agencies singing “Feliz Navidad,” a popular Christmas song. The rendition was entirely inspiring, a thrilling combination of rousing singing, dancing and festive atmosphere. I was moved by the sheer cheeriness of the... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, Customs, economy, igbos, Okey Ndibe, Operation Python Dance, south east

December 26, 2016

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: It appears Pres. Buhari doesn’t understand that things have fallen apart

Most people who voted in Buhari in 2015, if asked about the situation of things at present, would say it is not a reality they had expected. Things have either been the same or gone downhill since the general elections in 2015. In Buhari’s defence, not everything he caused, but everything he had the opportunity... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

economy, kaduna, Muhammadu Buhari, Nasir el-Rufai, nigeria, security, Southern Kaduna, sticky, YNaija Editorial

December 24, 2016

Dele Momodu: My prophetic vision for Nigeria

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, tomorrow is Christmas day and, it is only in order that, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This year has gone rather fast. I’m not sure if we all fulfilled our dreams but we must still thank God for His kind mercies for answering some of our prayers and more... Read More

Opinion

2017 Predictions, Buhari, Change, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, economy, Ekiti State, hunger, nigeria, Peter Fayose, political power

December 23, 2016

YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas – The ponzi scheme that saved thousands

In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still, there is a lot to be thankful for. And so, in our special version of ’12 days of Christmas’, we’ll remind you – with the Good... Read More

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economy, mmm, recession, YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas

December 23, 2016

Nigeria’s economy will not work, unless we restructure – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu says for Nigeria’s economy to work, the unified system of government has to go. Ekweremadu said this on Friday at the South-East Economic and Security Summit, held at the Enugu Government House. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu in Abuja on Friday, Ekweremadu... Read More

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economy, Ike Ekweremadu, policing, restructuring, South-East Economic and Security Summit

December 23, 2016

The Thread: The Osun New Media assistant came on Twitter to invite trouble this morning

The political class in Nigeria is an entitled bunch. They expect our gratitude for building roads, paying salaries, and everything else we put them in that office to undertake. This is what the Osun State media assistant expected of his constituents, who have been languishing in misery for months. See below: The silence on here... Read More

economy, Governance, Leadership, nigeria, Osun State, payment of salaries

December 23, 2016

Opinion: What CBN can learn from MMM

by Enobong Udoh Paper money or fiat currency is still the greatest innovation conceived by man. Imagine Nigeria being some type of human zoo of sorts that still trades by barter. If we import loads of Apple’s iPhone 7, how many truckloads of cattle will northern Nigeria exchange or barrels of oil will southern Nigeria... Read More

Opinion

bitcoin, CBN, economy, Kachikwu, mmm, nigeria, Ponzi Schemes, recession

December 22, 2016

Chude Jideonwo: Power has changed hands | A letter from RED as we march into 2017

by Chude Jideonwo I was speaking to a team of young entrepreneurs at the weekend. “You don’t win by dismissing your audience as stupid,” I told them. “You win by understanding what drives your audience and why they are the way they are; by respecting them, and then by engaging them. That’s the way you... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo, Communications business, debola williams, economy, nigeria, Red Media, ynaija

December 22, 2016

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 Growth. It is based on a benchmark crude oil price of US$42.5 per barrel; an oil production estimate of 2.2 million barrels per day; and... Read More

Opinion

2017 budget, Buhari, Development Bank of Nigeria, economy, nigeria, recession

December 22, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: Christmas in a time of recession

by Olusegun Adeniyi That most Nigerians are going through one of the most depressing periods of their lives is to put the situation mildly. Indeed, there are perhaps only a few people in our country today not affected by the economy and the seeming hopelessness that pervades the land. What compounds the problem is that there... Read More

Opinion

christmas, economy, Love, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, recession, Selflessness

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

Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget

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

Opinion: The shape of the new Biafra

Charly Boy: This illusion called Biafra

FG will fully implement economic recovery plan – Udoma

Nigeria’s monetary policy unbearable – Tinubu

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

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

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

Opinion: The year ahead for Nigeria

Reps committed to ending recession – Dogara

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

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

YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017

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

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

President Buhari preaches unity in New Year message (READ)

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

Reuben Abati: The morning after Christmas

Okey Ndibe: Buhari, call off Customs’ siege on Igbo traders

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: It appears Pres. Buhari doesn’t understand that things have fallen apart

Dele Momodu: My prophetic vision for Nigeria

YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas – The ponzi scheme that saved thousands

Nigeria’s economy will not work, unless we restructure – Ekweremadu

The Thread: The Osun New Media assistant came on Twitter to invite trouble this morning

Opinion: What CBN can learn from MMM

Chude Jideonwo: Power has changed hands | A letter from RED as we march into 2017

Opinion: How realistic is Buhari’s 2017 budget estimates?

Olusegun Adeniyi: Christmas in a time of recession

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