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Recession: It is wickedness to owe workers at a time like this – Obiano
Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano, says it is sheer wickedness for any employer of labour particularly government to owe workers salaries in a time of recession. Obiano made the remark…
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‘Return Nigeria to its booming economy, then resign’ | PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign his position immediately. This is contained in a statement signed in Abuja by the Spokesperson of its National Caretaker…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Once recess is over, recession will be packing its bags too
In a Sallah speech, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that upon resumption, the upper chamber will begin drawing up ways to ensure that the economic recession is…
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Buhari, Osinbajo, ministers to hold retreat on 2017 budget
Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will on Thursday September 15, 2016 hold a retreat to deliberate on the 2017 budget. This is according to a statement signed by…
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#30Days30Voices: ‘Is this country going down the pit?’
As normal activities resume across the country after two days of national holiday, Nigerians are still faced with the reality that the economy keeps depreciating and many are going hungry. On…
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[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech
I'll be the first to admit that my heading is a little misleading. It's for good reason. This is an urgent message the President needs to see before his session…
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‘Bail out the economy not states’ | APC chieftain tells Buhari
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State, Dr. Ibrahim Lame, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop giving bailout funds to state governments. Lame, a former…
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Opinion: Happy recession, Nigeria!
by Gimba Kakanda We do not know the exact starting date of this historic festival, nor are we in the know of its end date. I mean this festival of inflation…
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Recession: Senate to hold economic team accountable – Saraki
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday stated that the upper chamber will hold those responsible for the management of the economy accountable. He said the senate…
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Opinion: Mr. President, you must be the change we see in our country
by Banjo Damilola A friend wrote as his Personal Message on Blackberry Messenger; “If change begins with me, I would have voted myself.” I dare say nothing is personal about that…
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#30Days30Voices: The government of today has failed | Watch as man laments the cost of fuel
The economy is on a downward spiral, cost of living is soaring and people are losing their jobs daily. That is the fate of poor Nigerians - who still have…
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Opinion: Can Nigeria actually spend her way out of this recession?
by Olamide Eyinla It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy has slid into a recession. By definition, recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial…
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Okonjo-Iweala won’t serve in Buhari’s govt, even if invited| Here’s why
Former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she would not serve in the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari even if invited. She said this while speaking as a…
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12 times Buhari has perfectly played the role of Blamer-in-Chief
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in on 29th May, 2015 and one thing has been consistent about his office since then: apportioning blames. For every thing that has gone…
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#30Days30Voices: ‘People are dying… We can’t stand it again’ | Man complains bitterly about the economy
The economy of Nigeria is at its worst for the first time in decades. Inflation rate is through the roof while unemployment is at an all-time high. But it is…
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Emir Sanusi is talking and talking but is he making any sense?
When the Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi shared an Instagram post with a caption: "Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped", not many could have guessed what he…
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APC to Nigerians: Pray for speedy recovery of economy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Nigerians to pray for the speedy recovery of the nation's economy. In a Sallah message to Muslims, signed by its National Chairman, Chief…
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‘Change’ is really with APC and their barrage of falsehood – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to quit the constant blame game, but should rather work assiduously to make the lives of Nigerians better. The PDP…
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‘Happily, Nigeria is broke…’ – DG NOA
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Garba Abari, has expressed delight at the lack of "free money" in the country due to the slump in oil prices. He said…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Patience Jonathan’s account ‘frozen’ | Zimbabwe to fire 25k workers | 2 Muslim women, babies attacked in NY
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike wins gold, breaks paralympics record - YNaija EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud -YNaija Saraki says 'We are…
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Opinion: The change Nigeria truly needs
by Ugochukwu Amasike For Nigeria to move forward, we need to change and move beyond a number of things, beginning with our unproductive mindsets and defeatist cultural dispositions. The…
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5 ways Nigeria can get out of economic recession, according to Dr. Olisa Agbakoba
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has proffered expert financial solutions to the recession quagmire Nigeria is currently in.…
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Opinion: Now that cattles are getting into Lagos faster…
by Usman Alabi The recent transportation of cows via train from the north down to Lagos is a welcome development and long awaited one at that, no thanks to the…
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Usman Alabi: APC and the president’s unending blame game
by Usman Alabi Leaders are called to solve problems and give hope to their followers in times of uncertainties; however some leaders have specific qualities for unusual or peculiar times.…
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Opinion: Decent living in Nigeria’s recessed economy
by Jide Ojo It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is in recession. Austerity measures are now trending at both personal and corporate levels. Growth is shrinking; inflation is…
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#30Days30Voices: ‘The prices of things are increasing whereby the salary is not’ | Man speaks on the present state of the Nigerian economy (WATCH)
The Minister of finance Kemi Adeosun recently said Nigeria is facing one of its worst times economic wise. With the crash in oil prices and the Naira losing its value…
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APC must question their priorities – KOWA
The KOWA party on Tuesday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) should not use the fight against corruption as an excuse for the poor economy of the country. In a…
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PDP must apologise to Nigerians – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday asked the Peoples Demovratic Party (PDP) to apologise to Nigerians for "the unprecedented looting of the country's commonwealth" under its watch. This is…
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The right policies are hugely criticised in Nigera – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has said the way to know a policy that works in the country, is when it is being criticised. Emefiele…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Obasanjo denies advising Buhari not to contest 2019 election Forrmer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday denied a report claiming…
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