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Opinion: President Buhari is right. His wife belongs to the kitchen, living room and “the other room
by Chilee Agunanna The fallout of the latest gaffe of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari (or PMB as it is usually shortened on Social Media) where he remarked while standing beside…
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Economy: APC finally admits its cluelessness – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has been vindicated by the admittance by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it is responsible for the challenges in the country. The…
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Opinion: Why Nigeria Is Its Own Worst Enemy
by Calvin Ebun-Amu The IMF predicts a stronger Nigeria growing out of recession in 2017. Fitch Ratings projected growth of 2.6%, thus instilling confidence in many potential investors. The IMF…
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The Thread: How much tax has Dangote paid?
In the middle of this shakedown of MTN by the Nigerian Senate for repatriated funds, Joachim Ebong is asking an important question. See below: ;
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The Thread: With this 200% increase in electricity bills, it will be cheaper to run your gen
Nigeria is beset with electricity challenges that do not appear to have an end in sight. So we fall back on inverters and generating sets to get us through life.…
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‘I worked for the next generation…’ | Ex-Pres. Jonathan wants you to remember this (READ)
Former president Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he worked for the next generation during his time as President. Dr. Jonathan said this while speaking with students of Oxford University. He…
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Opinion: Youth inclusion in Governance is a key to sustainable development
by Babangida Ruma The youth can be a creative force and a dynamic source of innovations; however the youth also face poverty, barriers to education, and limited employment prospects and…
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Wilson Iyorah: Should the tough get going despite our current national difficulties? [Nigerian Voices]
by Wilson Iyorah Ever since the emergence of President Muhamadu Buhari as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so much glimmers of hope have been in the air. …
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Let’s look again at the Aisha Buhari interview – here are 5 things you will find out
Wife of the Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari, granted a BBC interview that has engaged Nigerians in an active conversation since the audio clip became public hours ago. In the 58-second…
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Buhari meets German Chancellor Merkel (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Buhari spoke with Merkel on issues ranging from terrorism, nation building and the economy. Buhari writing on his personal Facebook…
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Opinion: 8 things you must do to prosper in this recession
by Kaycee Okuma 1. CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE It’s no longer news that the Nigerian economy is in deep recession. What may surprise you, however, is that the recession is not…
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Nene Henshaw: Exploits of an intending intern [NEXT]
by Nene Henshaw Few months ago, I went to look for a job as per, final year, long summer, let me make it fruitful by interning. After sending copies of…
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Opinion: Corruption is not Nigeria’s problem, we’ve got it all wrong
by Chuks Okeibunor Few days ago I read an article by a colleague; he was speaking to how in Obama’s 8 years at the White House, he didn’t visit Nigeria;…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: Nigeria’s case study on how not to float your currency
by Feyi Fawehinmi Rumors of rate fixing. Scarcity of foreign exchange. A widening gap between the official rate and the runaway blackmarket. Nearly four months after Nigeria adopted a flexible…
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NOI Polls paints the picture of Nigeria’s recession – in figures
by Usman Alabi Sometimes you wonder if the human mind and reaction to a particular socioeconomic condition can be statistically captured with scientific exactitude. Most times in the process of…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: Nigeria’s forex market – what Koko said
by Feyi Fawehinmi I’ve not been lucky enough to meet Bola Onadele (“Koko”) yet but he’s one of those people you constantly hear about. For the best part of the…
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Opinion: Making sense of Pres. Buhari’s body language
Anthony Ademiluyi A rumour had it that Ambassador Joseph Patrick Kennedy, John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s father hurriedly sold his shares when he saw some stock in the possession of a shoeshine…
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Opinion: Do something about Nigeria, running is never the answer
by Jumoke Olusoga “There’s a place for talking and criticism but there’s also a place to let our ACTIONS do the talking” – Fela Durotoye There are many things I…
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Opinion: The quality of our education is as low as it can get
by Ibironke Oluwatobi The murky economic situation in the country is not a new topic. The realities of the economic morass have dawned on us as a nation. This has…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Have you met the most dramatic House of Reps member?
If you haven't come across the man in this video before now, let us introduce him to you. He is Hon. Mohammed Kazaure Gudaji, representing the Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi Federal Constituency…
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This is how trade works, isn’t it?
@Clarenceonyeks is thinking aloud about this thing called self-sufficiency and how it can work at a national level. He confesses not to be an economist but he sure has a…
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Buhari to visit Germany over security, economy
President Muhammadu Buhari will from Thursday hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an official viist to the European country. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday…
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Opinion: An open letter to President Buhari
The President of Nigeria, Greetings, your Excellency Dear Sai Buhari I know you would be working hard in your office when this piece surfaces on your computer, I wake up…
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Simon Kolawole: Unleash $200billion to grow the Naira
With due respect, I would say Nigerian lawmakers are “fantastically” failing to earn their stripes. They love to be called “honourable” and “distinguished” — and I don’t have any problems…
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Opinion: Kaduna and the quest to bridge the gender gap in Agriculture
by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Agriculture remains the most viable vehicle towards addressing issues of poverty, food insecurity, gender inequality, and unemployment. In Nigeria, the agricultural sector continues to play a…
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YNaija Editorial: To a better 57th Independence Day anniversary
56 years is a lifetime in the life cycle of any nation. For one whose union has been severally tested by momentous events such as a crippling civil war, an…
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The Thread: Human capacity development is the only way forward for Nigeria
Amara Nwankpa, IT specialist and social commentator, has called it as he sees it: Nigeria is in trouble if the government doesn't focus on the things that really matter. The development…
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Opinion: Interest rate level and its effect on the Nigerian economy
by Dele Awogbeoba One of the four disastrous policies that gave rise to Nigeria’s recession was discontinued by the Nigerian CBN about two months ago. Those four policies were (a)…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: From luggage economy to knowledge economy – which way Nigeria?
There is this story of a Nigerian who decided to open a clinic and put a sign outside which reads: “Get treatment for $25 and if not cured, get $100…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria at 56 and the worship of Baal
Nigeria is 56 years old today. Consequently it is time to speak some home-truths and look at where we are in the scheme of things. It is time to consider…
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