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Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent – INEC tells court; Wike begged me to help him emerge as VP – Dino Melaye | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent - INEC tells court Wike begged me to help him emerge as VP - Dino Melaye Reps summon Malami, finance minister over ‘fraud’ in whistleblower…
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2023: Reject my husband if he fails to perform as president – Tinubu’s wife to Nigerians; Senate asks CBN Gov, Finance Minister for details of N22.7trn loan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
2023: Reject my husband if he fails to perform as president – Tinubu’s wife to Nigerians Senate asks CBN Gov, Finance Minister for details of N22.7trn loan LP not a…
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New Naira Notes Might Be Illegal – Femi Falana
Femi Falana (SAN), an activist lawyer, has encouraged President Muhammadu Buhari to propose a Supplementary Bill to the National Assembly authorizing the withdrawal of public funds from any federation account…
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Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nominee for YNaija Person of the Year 2021
When you speak about inspiration to women, it doesn’t get any higher than what Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala represents. A volley of success, having excelled at every venture she’s been in,…
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Okonjo-Iweala denies comments against Buhari
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has denied reports that she made utterances against President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a post on her Facebook wall, the ex-minister said the…
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FG not planning to scrap YouWin – Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government has no plans to scrap the Youth With Innovation Entrepreneurship program (Youwin). Adeosun stated this during her first Facebook live…
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Why we have no choice but to borrow – Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said oil prices are not returning to $110 per barrel, leaving Nigeria no choice than to borrow. Adeosun spoke at the 14th Daily Trust…
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Recession is inevitable when a polytechnic graduate is the finance minister – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri, Special Assistant to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria is in recession because of the quality of people President Muhammadu Buhari appointed into his cabinet. He specifically said…
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YNaija Editorial: The urgent need for clarity on Federal Government’s capital expenditure
The 2016 budget process was fraught with delays and controversy, as the late appointment of ministers ensured that the budget was not signed into law until three weeks to the…
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FG to loan N90bn to states [DETAILS]
The Federal Government will provide a N90 billion loan facility to state governments so as to reduce their dependency on the monthly handout from the Federation Account. The states of…
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Opinion: We need Okonjo Iweala back as Finance Minister
The nation is currently facing an economic crisis due to a plethora of issues. From the fall in oil prices, to the decline in the value of the country’s currency;…
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$2.1bn fraud: EFCC detains ex-Finance Minister… ‘Fani-Kayode was chief beneficiary’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday, detained former Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman. Usman was said to have reported at the Lagos office of the agency and was immediately…
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‘Jonathan lacked the will to save funds, Obasanjo had it’ – Okonjo-Iweala
The former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday, stated the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan failed to save Nigeria's huge earnings from oil between 2011 and 2015…
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@NOIweala named African Finance Minister of the year
by Tunji Andrews The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday bagged the African Finance Minister of the year award for her outstanding performance as a finance minister.…
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Nigeria’s growth prospects look strong in 2014 – Okonjo Iweala
by Tunji Andrews Nigeria's finance minister said on Friday, 19 September, that she is confident that growth in 2014 will be around the government's latest forecast of 6.5 percent after…
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Book reading: @Chude takes ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ to Terra Kulture
by Isi Esene Following the successful launch of his thought-provoking book 'Are We The Turning Point Generation?' in May, Chude Jideonwo is set to conduct a book reading at the…
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She dey kampe! Finance minister, Okonjo-Iweala denies resignation rumours
by Oge Okonkwo The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to rumours of resignation from office. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala in a statement made through her special adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu, said that…
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Opinion: A love letter to my sweet valentine
by Victor Ehikhamenor My darling you are my first lady, my petroleum minister, my finance minister, and you are my aviation minister who make it possible for me to fly…
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Opinion: How Nigeria’s MINT dream can become reality
by Uzoma Elenwoke If Nigeria gets our economy right, underdevelopment, corruption and political unrest will be a thing of the past. The society will absolve and deal with them. I…
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SaharaReporters’ waiver scandal allegations are false – Okonjo-Iweala
by 'Jola Sotubo The website Sahara Reporters yesterday published an article claiming that the First Lady, Patience Jonathan had received waivers on a number of BMW vehicles last year. However,…
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My name is no more Patience but now ‘Mama Peace’ – First Lady
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The first lady has found a new name for herself. Patience Jonathan, the First Lady of Nigeria boldy declared that she be no longer called Patience but…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addresses ‘campaign of calumny’ against her in the media
by Adeola Balogun A press statement has been issued by the camp of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The statement was released for…
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Budget 2013 may be frustrated, if crude prices continue to drop
Photo: Yahoo by Omoh Gabriel In an article on this column on May 30, 2012, titled “The proverbial rains are here,” many Nigerians including the Federal Government, did not take…
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Opinion: To whom it may concern, if I die
by Olabode Emmanuel Olawumi The question is; If I die, who killed my dream? If I die, who killed my dream? Is it: My country that didn't put me in…
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“You will name our sponsors in court” – Dino Melaye threatens to sue Okonjo-Iweala
by Isi Esene Dino Melaye is not taking things lightly with the co-ordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as he is threatening to sue the…
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Sonala Olumhense: Nigeria’s media weakest link
by Omoade Adelani Knowing full well that any allegation thrown at those in government will stick, especially that of financial impropriety, Sonala is spoiling our day by adding bouts of…
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Get down on it! Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hits the dance floor (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Of course we all know Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to be one of the best technocrats you can find in the world of development finance, but it is pleasantly…
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Not another run: Okonjo-Iweala denies interest in World Trade Organisation job
by Stanley Azuakola Ramin Talaie/European Pressphoto Agency In a year's time, the head of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy will step down. Already there are speculations on who will…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
Kemi Adeosun has a response for all her Twitter critics
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday denied making any statement about the country’s economy on a Twitter account. Adeosun said she does not own a Twitter account, dismissing the…
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