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Nigerians Need Immediate Solutions Not Understanding – An Analysis of President Tinubu’s National Broadcast
In a recent national broadcast, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the current economic challenges and the measures his administration is taking to combat them. With a focus on ending…
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Lagos Now Fourth Worst City to Live in the World – Can the Megacity Rise Above Its Challenges?
Lagos, the bustling economic nerve center of Nigeria, has recently faced a setback as it finds itself ranked as the fourth worst city to live in globally, according to the…
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World Bank rates Nigeria high in 2017 public-private partnership ranking
The World Bank Group (WBG) has rated Nigeria high as one of the top four leading voices in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in its 2017 ranking. The Communications Officer for Infrastructure,…
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Opinion: These are the hitches in FG borrowing for Infrastructure
by David Temitope Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, earlier in October, stated that the nation needs to borrow more in the short term, so the Government can execute…
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YNaija Editorial: Celebrating the 18 years of “democrazy” that have taught us freedom
On this day in 1999, a new chapter in the history of Nigeria was opened: the military went back to the barracks and their constitutional role of protecting Nigeria’s territorial…
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Reuben Abati: The Abuja-Kaduna airports- A testimony
by Reuben Abati I have just returned from Abuja travelling through the Kaduna airport. As we disembarked from the aircraft and moved towards the arrival section, I could hear an…
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Xenophobia: Create job opportunities, infrastructure, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has recommended the creation of job opportunities and infrastructure in order to stop Nigerians from traveling abroad in search of greener pastures. The lower chamber ad…
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“I know all of the folks” | Trump has big plans for New York
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump said he was considering fast tracking the introduction of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill, but pointedly refused to say whether he planned to include two…
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Victor Asemota: The problem with addiction to poverty
by Victor Asemota #BIGGEN #SmallGen Low Expectations I was in Nigeria last week and I was alarmed at how cramped and crowded our office had become. The other…
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Opinion: In defence of Aregbesola and the state of Osun
by Azeez Olaitan One of the reasons conservative party won the UK election in 2010 was their relentless attack against the then Labour Government on the national debt. They labeled…
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Buhari’s govt economic policies wrong, confusing – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education and former Vice President of the World Bank, Oby Ezekwesili has said the government of President Muhammadu Buhari had refused to change its wrong policies. Ezekwesili…
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We will focus more attention on infrastructure in 2017 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his administration will focus more on infrastructure in the coming year while presenting the 2017 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly.…
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FG won’t revoke power sector privatisation – Fashola
The Federal Government says it will not revoke the privatisation of the power sector. Minister for Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola (SAN) stated this on Thursday while speaking at…
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Eye on Ambode: Governor inspects project sites, Senate Committee on Marine Transport visit Lagos
As we keep our watchful eye on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, this weekend again, we bring you a recap of some of his activities during the week and it appears the…
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5 things to expect once the toll roads are reintroduced
Since the Senate has decided to punish us for the deplorable state of Federal roads across the nation by billing us for the repairs, maintenance and even construction of new…
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European Investment Bank, UBA agree on €60million private sector investment programme
The European Investment Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have agreed a new EUR 60 million lending programme to support private sector investment across Nigeria. This represents the EIB’s…
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Buhari lied, Nigeria had infrastructural achievements in my time – Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan on Monday denied claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that there were no infrastructures in place when he took over government. Buhari had said he inherited “no…
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Nigeria on its way to technology revolution – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria is on its way to a technology revolution. Buhari made the remark during his address at the US/Africa business forum in New York…
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Recession will be over very soon – Adeosun
Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun says the current economic recession in the country would soon be over. Adeosun made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja while addressing a news conference. She…
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While everything else shuts down, PENCOM is giving us hope in a better Nigeria
The status quo in Nigeria is not exactly giving us so much hope right now; with a recession that has moved from being a mere technicality, to a word (albeit…
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Fashola makes positive projection for electricity generation
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Batunde Fashola has assured Nigerians that the nation's power generating capacity will be above 6000mW by the end of 2016. The Minister made…
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Saatah Nubari: WE will take back our country from THEM in 2019… get ready
by Saatah Nubari I rented an apartment about a week ago and the compound had a big generator house—that was part of the building plan—where tenants kept their generators. The…
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Opinion: With Okezie Ikpeazu, Abians got it right
by Chinyere Akatobi Choosing or electing a leader from a poll of qualified or unqualified candidates can most times be tricky and difficult. Politicians approach the electorate wearing their best…
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How FG will ‘exploit’ the maritime sector
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, disclosed that the federal government will exploit the potential of the maritime sector by establishing a national shipping line. The Minister said…
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President Buhari begins talks with Chinese government (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a working visit to China, has begun talks with the Chinese government. President Buhari, as well as key Chinese figures, attended the official opening…
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President Buhari arrives China for a week-long working visit (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived China on a week long working visit according to the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu. President Buhari is in China to discuss and secure greater support…
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What FG must do to end Biafra agitation in Nigeria – Ohaneze Ndigbo
Apex pan Igbo social, political and cultural organisation- Ohaneze Ndigbo, has advised the Federal Government to take some certain steps in order to bring to an end, the agitation for…
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Tunde Fagbenle: My encounter with Oyo State’s Ajimobi
by Tunde Fagbenle However, to my relief and joy, he turned out to be someone completely different once the interview got underway.He certainly is smarter and more knowledgeable than his…
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Opinion: ASUU and the culture of impunity
by Onyekachi Eni First, because the Federal government has never found the courage to enforce section 42 of the Trade Disputes Act which provides for “no work no pay”, strikes…
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Making progress: FG approves N400 billion for universities
by Oge Okonkwo SSANU president, Mr. Samson Ugwoke The federal government has approved the sum of N400 billion to be used for development of infrastructure in public universities within a period…
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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