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Sonala Olumhense: How the US can help Nigeria
by Sonala Olumhense If the objective of the US is to help the people of Nigeria, it needs to bear in mind that the challenge of recovering looted funds, indeed…
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Opinion: What is the matter with Sowore and Sahara Reporters sef?
by Temisan Jackson Now, Saharareporters’ hatred for Okonjo-Iweala is well documented, and no one should begrudge Sowore his freedom of grudge. But to be using a medium that is meant…
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Opinion: 2014 Budget- The APC mob is out
by Abdullahi M. Seidu During the debate of the 2014 budget at the national assembly, the mob mentality of the APC lawmakers came to play. Instead of debating on substance,…
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Opinion: Blocking the budget- The Nigerian opposition flexes its new found muscles
by Lagun Akinloye The National Assembly is well within its rights to subject the proposed budget to this level of scrutiny. The impasse is one of many tests the country…
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Opinion: Dear House of Representative Committee on Finance the answer your 50 questions lie with you
by Omo Issachar Then, of course, there is the political dimension to the whole issue: why are these questions being asked at a time when members of the APC in…
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Dele Momodu: Nigeria – In search of a cheaper democracy
by Dele Momodu With due respect to Madam Ngozi, a woman I admire so much and saw as a potential President of Nigeria, I wonder if she prepared that budget…
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Don’t trivialize corruption, tackle it – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks at the TEDxEuston (READ)
When people divert attention from the real issues and focus on issues that are not relevant, that is a way of trivialising corruption. - Below is the transcript of the…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Affordable housing for all will soon become a reality
by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala An important component to the launch of the NMRC is the development of mass housing schemes by private developers working with the Federal Mortage Bank of Nigeria…
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Jonathan to reshuffle cabinet, only 4 current ministers may remain
by 'Jola Sotubo The impending cabinet reshuffle by President Goodluck Jonathan, a continuation of what was started last year, will be a sweeping one, sources have said. The new list…
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Abigail Anaba profiles Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Why NOI deserves our praise (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2013 Nominee)
by Abigail Anaba Even NOI's 'enemies' will acknowledge that she is an uncommonly brilliant and intelligent woman whose economic weight cannot be taken for granted. She definitely understands the world's…
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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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Our lawmakers must learn to be decorous – Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Okonjo-Iweala’s House Committee appearance
A former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, on Saturday lambasted members of the House of Representatives for their treatment of the Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Mrs. Ezekwesili, a former Vice President of the World Bank, accused…
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#TFAABest100: More photos from The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni event in Abuja
Adesuwa Onyenokwe What: The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni. Where: State House, Abuja. When: December 15, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Adesuwa Onyenokwe and Ibukun Awosika Yaw, Uche Nnaji, and Guest…
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FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal
by Isi Esene The Future Awards Africa 2013 will be formally opened by Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan at a special event celebrating the 'Best 100' - past winners at State…
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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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It’s official! Don Jazzy, Psquare, Omotola, 20 other Nigerians named among 100 most influential Africans (See list)
by Adeola Balogun Nigeria's place as the giant of Africa has been further highlighted as a list of the continent's most influential citizens have been revealed with Nigerians dominating the…
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Opinion: GEJ should sack officials who only snore at meetings and award contracts to their cronies
by Emma Okocha In the circumstances, the infantile Ministers of Education from the day, they approved the banning of the study of History in our schools, shoved our country away…
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Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala, Oby Ezekwesili & Sanusi Lamido are Nigeria’s 3 economic musketeers
by Frisky Larr While I do not wish Nigeria another Jonathan presidency as from 2015 and will obviously be unable to do anything about it if he forces his way…
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Opinion: Fuel subsidy savings – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has done well!
by Abdullahi Seidu Yes, we abused her, insulted her family, questioned her sanity, and called her all sorts. But she was unflinching in her resolve that no more money will…
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Opinion: Why do married women retain maiden names?
by Joseph Igbinovia Foremost sprinter, Mary Onyali, also stuck to her maiden name until recently when she hyphenated her husband’s family name, Omagbemi. In the past, a surname change naturally…
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The Celebration Issue! Tara Fela-Durotoye & Timi Dakolo cover the new Y! Magazine – and they look amazing!
by Oge Okonkwo The latest edition of Y! Magazine is out – and as usual, it’s a celebration of ideas, issues and culture, headlined by two inspiring Nigerians, the songwriter…
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“The story is a total fabrication”: Okonjo-Iweala says SaharaReporters lied over ThisDay newspapers sack (READ)
by Akan Ido The minister of finance and the coordinating minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has accused an online news publishing platform, SaharaReporters of carrying out a deliberate campaign…
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Japheth Omojuwa: Princess Stella Oduah – One thing to thank Jonathan for (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa They are forced to live in the shadows of the successes of the 2nd term performances of the Obasanjo years when Nasir El-Rufai and Oby Ezekwesili made…
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ASUU strike: FG, lecturers meet, reach no resolution
by Isi Esene The meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities which took place today in Abuja ended in a deadlock as both sides failed…
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Same difference? ASUU says it demands N87 billion, not N92 billion
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday faulted the statement credited to the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, that the union demanded for N92bn, describing the claim…
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ASUU strike: We can’t meet lecturers’ demands – FG
Hopes of quick resolution of the present face-off between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities were dashed on Tuesday as the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi…
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Opinion: Nigeria desperately needs leaders of tomorrow
by Saatah Nubari Though there’s nothing wrong in being a musician, we should know that we can’t all sing. We also need our fair share of Einstein’s, Dora Akunyili, Charles…
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Nigeria loses revenue as 400,000 barrels of crude oil is lost daily – FG
by Rachel Ogbu Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, revealed earlier this week that the country was losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day…
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Simon Kolawole: We’d soon start drinking our oil
by Simon Kolawole I am not interested in who is the chairman of governors’ forum or Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly. That will not reduce the price of garri.…
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Opinion: Oil theft – What Nigeria must do
by Uche Igwe There is no sense in blaming the oil companies alone about the menace of oil theft. Or, as President Goodluck Jonathan did the last time, blaming the…
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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