Tag: economy

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Op-ed EditorNovember 29, 2016

The Thread: Buhari is failing and Nigerians have had it

Following the announcement of the new Nigerian Communication Commission directive to raise data prices, Nigerians are blaming Buhari for their ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 26, 2016

Jonathan, Buhari to blame for recession – Ezekwesili

A former Minister of Solid Minerals, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accused former president, Goodluck Jonathan and his successor President Muhammadu Buhari ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 26, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria has become the worst corruption slum on earth

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Corruption is synonymous with Nigeria, a genre that has been mined to death. I know you’re tired ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 24, 2016

Opinion: Till debt do us apart

by Jideofor Adibe The recent request from President Buhari for legislative authorization for an external borrowing of almost $30bn is ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 23, 2016

The “Ikoyi blues”, “cash call-lite”, “gas in Lekki?” edition: Nigerian oil, gas and power round-up (Nov 14-18 2016)

by Adedamola July 11, 1991. Light rain showers and an unusual bustle of traffic in that tree lined part of ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 23, 2016

Opinion: Youth unemployment and Nigeria’s economic aspirations

by Kehinde Ibiteye Since 1962, through its first National Development Plan (NDP), Nigeria has had several economic aspirations. The country ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 22, 2016

Opinion: Rethinking the future of education in Africa: Agenda 2063 in focus

by Oyindamola Johnson I had the opportunity of attending the recently held World Bank Group Youth Summit on “Rethinking Education ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 21, 2016

The Thread: This is how Nigerians are adjusting to the recession

Recession is not just a word, as the assertions below will reveal. Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, co-founder of Transparency International, has ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 21, 2016

The Thread: When did recession become real for you?

In July this year, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun announced that Nigeria was technically in a recession. Since that time, things have ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: The second coming of Goodluck Jonathan

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, before I get into my main gist of today, let me quickly apologise for my ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 18, 2016

Opinion: Cold comfort from the Honourables

by Anthony Ademiluyi A friend of mine placed a distress call to me to help him clear an embarrassing debt. ...

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ToluNovember 17, 2016

Octagon Session: Why aren’t the skills gap training in Nigeria creating the desired impact?

The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the first of ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 17, 2016

Oo Nwoye: Emefiele really has to go now | Here’s how

by Oo Nwoye Here’s a simple idea to help CBN get rid the f_k of Emefiele. Emefiele, Nigeria’s Central Bank’s ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 14, 2016

We need oil to get out of oil – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs oil to get out of oil. Osinbajo made the remark on Monday ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 14, 2016

Reno Omokri: Fashola, Buhari and an administration bereft of ideas

by Reno Omokri Just two days ago on the 11th of November, 2016, Raji Fashola, Nigeria’s super minister of power, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 13, 2016

APC founded on deceit, will disintegrate – Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a party founded on deceit and will soon ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 11, 2016

Dear Nigerian Americans, now that you’re coming home…

Happy elections. Don’t think I’m crazy for greeting you happy elections. In Nigeria we greet people about everything. You have ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 11, 2016

The Thread: Dear President Buhari, economic matters cannot be solved by force

So we all know the Nigerian economy has been in recession. The Federal Government assured us at different times we will ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 10, 2016

Buhari had no plan to lead Nigeria – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Nigerians are going through untold hardship under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government. The ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 9, 2016

Charly Boy: Fellow frustrated Nigerians, make it a date with us on November 15th

by Charly Boy                             From Unity Fountain to ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 9, 2016

Opinion: Surviving abroad during Forex scarcity- what are my options?

by Olatunde Jademi There has never been a more difficult time to be living abroad on support from Nigeria. As the ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 9, 2016

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: So you think you are poor? [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfewa One of my biggest mantras this year has been “Your current status is directly connected to what ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 9, 2016

Opinion: What does President Trump mean for Nigeria?

2016 will go down as the year of the roll back. In Nigeria, we are going through our first recession ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 5, 2016

Reno Omokri: Buhari, Jonathan and a redefinition of change

by Reno Omokri Name your dog Buhari and you will be diligently prosecuted in today’s Nigeria but kill a harmless ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 5, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari has finally decided to join MMM gang

by Abiodun Shomoye President Muhammadu Buhari, my very own supported candidate for the position back then in 2015 has decided to ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaNovember 3, 2016

The challenges I met made me want to abscond – Buhari

President Muhammau Buhari says he felt like absconding when he resumed office. Buhari said this on Thursday at the State House ...

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RoqeebahOctober 30, 2016

BLOOD MONEY IX: The alarm clock

Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 29, 2016

Opinion: Why should we borrow our future?

by Owolabi Afeez Ashola Recently, the Federal Government sent a letter to the National Assembly  for matters classified as urgent ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 29, 2016

Opinion: Nigerians killed the naira, only nigerians can revive the naira

by Victor Terhemba.   While at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, I over heard a Bureau de change “Mallam” telling a ...

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Isime EseneOctober 29, 2016

Dele Momodu: Another look on how to tackle unemployment

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me say that nothing worries me more than the lack of jobs for our teeming ...

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