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“Wrong information sounds more sexy” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela speaks at The Future Awards Symposium

by Isi Esene The second day of the Future Awards Symposium which took place on April 7 at the Ikogosi Warm Springs, Ekiti state was an opportunity for constructive discussion.…

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Broke nation: “Zimbabwe has only $217 in the bank” – Country’s finance minister cries out

It’s unthinkable that a country would have less money in its bank account than the average American, but that’s the story that Zimbabwe officials are telling. After paying public workers’…

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NOI clarifies feasibility of single currency in West Africa

Emmanuel Okubenji Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday, said that the establishment of single currency would not be achievable merely by an act of law. Okonjo-Iweala stated this in Abuja…

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10 things your boss really wishes to tell you but can’t

by Ade Ipaye Occasionally I’m snappy. Occasionally I’m distracted. Occasionally I’m tense and irritable and short-tempered. It’s not your fault. I’m just worried. There’s a lot you don’t know about…

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8 types of guys women avoid dating

by DFTM Most women don't want to deal with a guy who can't seem to rustle up enough money for a latte, pay their bills on time, or spend his…

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Ugodre Talks Figures: How to efficiently use taxation to boost profits

by Ugodre Obi-Chukwu They both used equity to finance their business and no debts yet his brother made more money than he did. Two brothers were given an equal share…

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“I never posted, received, nor authorised any money” – Akingbola in his defense

by Isi Esene Erastus Akingbola, the former managing director of Intercontinental Bank Plc. yesterday described the 16 Count Charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

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Okonjo-Iweala broke the law – House of Reps

by Isi Esene The spat between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government continues to linger with the House firing another shot the Executive's way. The House…

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Full budget implementation is impossible – Okonjo-Iweala wants House of Reps to calm down

by Adeniyi Abdul Minister of Finance and co-ordinating minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has  responded to demands being made by the House of Reps for 100% implementation of…

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On #DanaCrashAction & Farouk Lawan: You’re nobody without a (good) name

by Akin Akintayo Of reputational value Almost 10 years ago, I went on a walk around my neighbourhood with my uncle as he lamented the apparent disobedience of his sons…

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Opinion: Is fuel scarcity inevitable this year?

by Henry Boyo In the light of the attrition, social stress and economic losses experienced during extended periods of fuel scarcity in recent years, Nigerians would pray that such traumatic…

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Deep breaths everyone: “Nigeria is solvent” says Okonjo-Iweala

by Lekan Olanrewaju Calm down, everyone; Nigeria isn't in any financial trouble. At least, not according to the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.…

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Welcome the ghostbusters: New payroll system reveals N14billion paid to ghost workers

by Lekan Olanrewaju In a bit of an ironic twist - it has been revealed that the government, which recently faced criticism for failing to pay allowances to members of the…

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Oby Ezekwesili leaves World Bank in May – See The Official Release

Former Minister for Solid Minerals and then Education, noted mentor to several young leaders, and the driver for the viral phrase "The Turning Point Generation" has confirmed her decision to…

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