SPECIAL REPORT: Let’s break down just how big betting has become in Nigeria

by Mazi Emeka In our special report this week, we look at the cultural force the gambling has become for a helpless citizenry. Nigerians love their football. Local or international. Everyone knows that. And in the past few years, they have been putting their monies where their mouths are. In less than six years, Nigeria... Read More

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1960bet, betting, culture, economy, gambling, gaming, industry, nigeria, special report, sticky

August 19, 2016

We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma has said that the Federal Government is hopeful of increased private sector investment in the infrastructural sector of the economy following its efforts in galvanising the sector. Senator Udo Udoma said this on Thursday while receiving the report of the 3-Day Pre-Summit Workshop from the... Read More

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economy, Federal Government, private sector, Public private partnership, Senator Udo Udoma

August 18, 2016

10 takeaways from VP Osinbajo’s latest commentary on the economy

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been speaking about the economy since he assumed office. Osinbajo who is saddled with the task of managing Nigeria’s economy as the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) had an interview with journalists few weeks ago after delivering the keynote address at an economic dialogue organised by the Lagos... Read More

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10 takeaways, Bail out, diversification, economy, fiscal Policy, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Professor Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode is back! 5 things he said since EFCC ‘net’ that show he doesn’t give a damn

by Tolu Omoyemi Former Minister of Aviation, PDP member and one of the most vocal critics of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Femi Fani-Kayode is back. After his 67-day detention by the EFCC, FFK has returned with double the verve and the audacity. We can tell that he’s not about to cower and still doesn’t give... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, APC, economy, EFCC, Femi Fani-Kayode, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, party, PDP, Politics

August 18, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria is a failed state

I’ve published versions of this before, first on my now defunct blog in 2010. Then on Daily Times, and YNaija in 2011. The most recent reiteration was on Olisa.TV in 2015. Each time, it is updated a little, each time, servants of those occupying power in Abuja at the time come after me, but the... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, crime, economy, government, public, state

August 17, 2016

Opinion: Buharinomics – Policy makers, economists and the rest of us

By Akachidike Kanu Nigerians are currently experiencing tough economic times. The prevailing economic climate in Nigeria and the effect on the people have become a thing of serious concern to the nation´s policy makers, economics experts and other stakeholders including the “common man” or the ordinary citizen who invariably bears the full brunt of the... Read More

Buhari, economy, Finance, IMF, nigeria, nysc, opinion, Soludo

August 16, 2016

PODCAST: We don’t need Osinbajo’s numbers, people are suffering… and more on The Slab with Isime

It’s Episode 9 of The Slab with Isime. Whoop! Today, we talk about the apologies that got everyone talking from social media to the Presidency. Too early to lament? And on entertainment, it’s all about 93 Days, the movie which chronicles Nigeria’s fight against the deadly Ebola Virus. We’ve got all our regulars on The Slab... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Expect trillion naira investments in the transport sector – APTCON

Private transport company owners, under the aegis of Association of Private Transport Companies of Nigeria (APTCON), have called on stakeholders in the sector to tap into every potential the sector has to offer for its growth and development. Speaking on Sunday, the Convener of the association, Dr. Henrietta Onwuegbuzie expressed the readiness of its members... Read More

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APTCON, economy, GDP, Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, intrstate, nigeria, transportation

August 15, 2016

Opinion: Digital Rights & Freedom Bill – Laying the foundation for Nigeria’s digital future

by Hon. Chukwuemeka Ujam, Titi Akinsanmi, and ‘Gbenga Sesan Something exciting is brewing in Nigeria. Just coming from a period that saw national outcry against the Frivolous Petitions Bill, popularly known as the “Anti-Social Media Bill”, and the arrest of another blogger, it offers great hope for the future of the country that a new... Read More

africa, Chukwuemeka Ujam, data privacy, Digital Rights and Freedom Bill, economy, FDI, gbenga sesan, GDP, Ghana, ict, intellectual property, Internet, Nieria, social media, Titi Akinsanmi

August 15, 2016

7 terrible things Kayode Ogundamisi wants you to know about Buhari’s government

It certainly is safe to declare that gloomy clouds have cast over the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari despite the gargantuan goodwill it enjoyed before and after the 2015 general elections. The clouds have cast so thickly that several ardent supporters of the government have turned tail to declare a loss of confidence in the... Read More

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August 15, 2016

PDP blasts Garba Shehu, says Nigeria’s economy has deteriorated

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has blasted the senior special assistant to president Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity Mallam Garba Shehu for saying Nigerians should be proud of President Buhari’s achievement. On Sunday Mallam Shehu had praised Buhari to high heavens. In a series of tweets via its official Twitter account, @PDPNigeria, the party... Read More

economy, Garba Shehu, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Politics

August 14, 2016

Garba Shehu: This is why the world is in love with Buhari

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has defended his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari against what he calls unfair criticism of his boss in the past weeks. In a statement released on Sunday entitled, on “In defense of President Buhari: Is this the change we voted for? Yes, it is!”,... Read More

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August 14, 2016

According to the CBN governor, this is why the Naira is falling

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on Saturday, explained that the Naira is depreciating against the dollar because Nigeria doesn’t export anything except oil. Speaking at a career talk organised for the teenagers of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at TEAP school, Abuja, Emefiele noted that Nigeria’s over dependence on oil led... Read More

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CBN, dollar, economy, Emefiele, Forex, Governor, naira, nigeria

August 14, 2016

President Buhari should pay attention to this poll

This past week was notable for some who supported Buhari’s campaign having to come out openly to apologise for that support, and apologise to anyone they helped convince along the way. It is a sign of how bad the Buhari administration has performed since coming to power in May 2015 and how much support he... Read More

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August 13, 2016

‘APC didn’t know things were this bad in Nigeria’ – Odigie-Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday, said that the APC had no idea that Nigeria’s economic situation was terrible before it took power in 2015. The APC chairman stated this during a surprise birthday party thrown for him by the staff of the APC national secretariat in Abuja. He... Read More

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August 12, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari has mismanaged the economy | Ngige warns banks over job losses | Fallout from Brexit will last for years | More

From the news this morning- a tracklist PDP declares Buhari has wrecked Nigeria’s economy- YNaija Chris Ngige fires warning to Nigerian banks over job losses- Punch 18 kidnappers set to face the wrath of the law following police arrest- YNaija Ruling party, APC has no plans to sanction Dogara, Jibrin over budget padding scandal- YNaija... Read More

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August 12, 2016

Buhari has badly mismanaged the economy – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP on Thursday said figures quoted by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo while speaking at the 2016 Presidential Policy Dialogue Session, organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry have shown that the Buhari-led government ‘has badly mismanaged the Nigerian economy’. It said this in a statement released by its Director, New... Read More

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August 11, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan created Avengers | Hunger and poverty killing Nigerians | Obama founded ISIS- Trump | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist RNDA holds Jonathan responsible for the formation of Niger Delta Avengers- YNaija Sheriff jettisons PDP reconciliation moves 6 days to National convention- Nation Poverty, hunger killing Nigerians, Shehu Sani has a lot to say- Premium Times Nigeria needs to be on the lookout for Ebola, Lassa fever- Punch... Read More

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APC, Buhari, economy, Fawehinmi, Finance, News, nigeria, PDP, Presidency

August 11, 2016

According to Adeosun, this is why Nigeria should change its tax laws

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday, said that Nigeria’s tax policy needs to be overhauled because of the low tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Adeosun, who stated this while inaugurating a tax review committee in Abuja, pointed out that Nigeria has one of the lowest tax to GDP ration in the world.... Read More

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adeosun, economy, Finance, GDP, growth, nigeria, tax laws

August 10, 2016

El-Rufai blasts CBN’s monetary policies

Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai, on Wednesday said the Central Bank of Nigeria is making life difficult for Nigerians with its policies. He made the remark while speaking in Abuja at a roundtable organised by Women in Business. El-Rufai said the bank’s 14 per cent monetary policy rate has led to massive job losses in the... Read More

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CBN, economy, inflation, interest rates, monetary policy, Nasir el-Rufai, Women in Business

August 10, 2016

Opinion: A different perspective for building your Nigerian startup

by Ade Olabode I’ve always been fascinated by FourSquare. They’re like a Phoenix that keeps on rising from the ashes of defeat. There was the debacle of splitting the core app, which eventually morphed into a new app — Swarm, humiliation of a very public down round, then employees leaving in droves, etc. Contrast that with the... Read More

Buhari, Business, economy, Financial, funds, Nigerian, Start-up, Tech

August 10, 2016

5 reasons why we should all be blamed for the forex crisis

by Roqeebah Olaoniye When Christine Lagarde of the IMF warned us in January to gear up for economic hardship, we didn’t take her seriously. We were busy in our bubbles, making unrealistic resolutions. Now that the dollar is NGN 400, maybe it’s time we go back to the drawing board and check ourselves. Here are five... Read More

Buhari, Christine Lagarde, economy, Forex crisis, global economy, IMF

August 9, 2016

Opinion: How to relieve stress in these trying economic times

It’s the eighth month already, the year is speeding by. It sure feels like we are racing against time. August is here and with it various Summer plans. We’ve all worked so hard and it’s time to let down our hair. Unfortunately, not everyone can be on vacation at this time. The present economic situation,... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the deplorable state of affairs in the country. Read what he had to say below “I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people... Read More

APC, Basketmouth, Buhari, cOMEDY, economy, nigeria, Nigerian celebrity, nigerian entertainment, PDP

August 9, 2016

Opinion: How agriculture and trade can drive Nigeria back to wealth

by Chiemezie Okeke-Ojiudu Nigeria is a diverse and rich nation; one with raw potential, human capacity, natural resources, fertile land and limitless possibilities. The giant of Africa as it were. Nigeria’s economy has suffered a server blow ever since the price of crude oil plummeted last year. This set back hit various oil producing nations hard... Read More

Buhari, economy, export, finances, import, nigeria, Oil, trade

August 8, 2016

OBJ says PDP is dying – here are 4 reasons why he’s exactly the cause

by Olaoniye Roqueebah Following the last PDP gathering, (inauguration was it?), claims about the country’s main opposition party have been making rounds and we all know who started it don’t we? Yes, former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Upon hearing rumours that he had attended the event, he quickly responded saying: “If I quit a party when it was... Read More

APC, economy, Leadership, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, PDP, zoning

August 7, 2016

UBA GMD calls for closer collaboration among African central banks (PHOTOS)

Outgoing Group Managing Director of pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Phillips Oduoza has called for increased collaboration among African central banks in order to drive intra-African trade on the continent. He said this on July 22, 2016 when he delivered the fourth Valedictory Lecture of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria... Read More

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August 5, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Hajj circular – What exactly is happening on Planet CBN?

A circular from the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department surfaced yesterday, authorising the sale of dollars to pilgrims to the 2016 Hajj at a ‘concessionary rate’ of N197 to the dollar. The circular said that a minimum of $750 and a maximum of $1,000 can be sold to a total of 65,000 pilgrims. This is... Read More

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August 2, 2016

Opinion: 5 ways to make Konga great again

by Sheriff Shittu O If you have been following the story about Konga’s brouhaha, I guess you will by now think there is fire on the mountain and we all should run for cover. Well, as a witness to the arena during my stint with Konga, here are a few things that I think if... Read More

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July 31, 2016

‘Profligate fiscal policy, bad choices…’ | Fashola gives reason for recession

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, said that the present economic recession was caused by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Fashola, who stated this while speaking at a forum organised by the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF) in London, noted that present economic woes in Nigeria was a result... Read More

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SPECIAL REPORT: Let’s break down just how big betting has become in Nigeria

We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

10 takeaways from VP Osinbajo’s latest commentary on the economy

Femi Fani-Kayode is back! 5 things he said since EFCC ‘net’ that show he doesn’t give a damn

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria is a failed state

Opinion: Buharinomics – Policy makers, economists and the rest of us

PODCAST: We don’t need Osinbajo’s numbers, people are suffering… and more on The Slab with Isime

Expect trillion naira investments in the transport sector – APTCON

Opinion: Digital Rights & Freedom Bill – Laying the foundation for Nigeria’s digital future

7 terrible things Kayode Ogundamisi wants you to know about Buhari’s government

PDP blasts Garba Shehu, says Nigeria’s economy has deteriorated

Garba Shehu: This is why the world is in love with Buhari

According to the CBN governor, this is why the Naira is falling

President Buhari should pay attention to this poll

‘APC didn’t know things were this bad in Nigeria’ – Odigie-Oyegun

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari has mismanaged the economy | Ngige warns banks over job losses | Fallout from Brexit will last for years | More

Buhari has badly mismanaged the economy – PDP

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan created Avengers | Hunger and poverty killing Nigerians | Obama founded ISIS- Trump | More

According to Adeosun, this is why Nigeria should change its tax laws

El-Rufai blasts CBN’s monetary policies

Opinion: A different perspective for building your Nigerian startup

5 reasons why we should all be blamed for the forex crisis

Opinion: How to relieve stress in these trying economic times

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Opinion: How agriculture and trade can drive Nigeria back to wealth

OBJ says PDP is dying – here are 4 reasons why he’s exactly the cause

UBA GMD calls for closer collaboration among African central banks (PHOTOS)

YNaija Analysis: Hajj circular – What exactly is happening on Planet CBN?

Opinion: 5 ways to make Konga great again

‘Profligate fiscal policy, bad choices…’ | Fashola gives reason for recession

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