Nigerian Economy

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YNaija November 28, 2023

Detty December: Are We Staying In Or Going Out?

Before we begin, let us just say that if you choose to stay home, we understand, as we would also be in the comfort of our beds updating you about…

Nelson C.J January 9, 2020

Does NERC need a prophet to know that electricity tariff hike is disadvantageous to the livelihood of the average Nigerian?

The steep poverty level an immense number of Nigerians live in, and the minimal steps set up to combat that reality means that a hike in the already financially constraining…

Nelson C.J December 7, 2019

Google is bringing shopping ads to websites, what does this mean for new media?

In a bid to contribute actively to Nigeria's rapidly growing commercial ecosystem, Google has just launched Shopping ads on Google Search to further improve the quality of consumers' experience with…

Omoleye Omoruyi December 13, 2017

Buhari advocates restructuring of economy through technology

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Paris, France, said some fundamental restructuring of the Nigerian economy was required in the drive to address climate change in the country. He made…

Omoleye Omoruyi July 17, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today 1. JONATHAN’S ADMINISTRATION INCREASED THE ACTIVITIES OF TERRORISTS – PRESIDENCY The Presidency says former president increased the “monster of terrorism”. 2. THE…

Omoleye Omoruyi June 15, 2017

Saraki’s trial stalled economic growth – Akpabio

Minority leader of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, says the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) slowed down the economy. Speaking on Thursday, Akpabio told his…

Op-ed Editor October 17, 2016

Opinion: Re: Nigerian economy since 1999- myths, lies and data

by Uzoma Ngozi When will Nigeria come out recession? Who will deliver Nigeria? But for Nigeria to come out of this economic state, our leaders must speak and act in…

Op-ed Editor September 23, 2016

Moses Ochonu: Bring back corruption – A critique of neoliberal anti-corruption rhetoric

Nigeria is gripped by the familiar anxieties of an economy in distress. This escalating crisis has demystified a president once thought capable of astute, if not magical, economic management. In…

Op-ed Editor September 9, 2016

Manasseh Egedegbe: Recession is a word

by Manasseh Egedegbe Recession is a word. It is also a noun. It is a powerful noun that has thrown 4.6 million people out of jobs in a little over…

Oludolapo Adelana September 6, 2016

‘A minister doesn’t have to know everything’ – Jibrin

Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun has what it takes to revive the Nigerian economy. The former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on…

Op-ed Editor September 5, 2016

Naira has fallen: The lambs remain silent

by Manasseh Egedegbe I was in the UK a few weeks ago. I bought bottled water from a store and I got a couple of coins as change. One of…

Oludolapo Adelana July 19, 2016

Inflation hits 16.5%, highest in 11 years

Nigeria's inflation rate has increased to 16.5% in June, the highest in almost 11 years. This increase is presently making the task of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, more…

Op-Ed Editor June 10, 2016

Opinion: Bukola Saraki… 365 days of law making, oversight and advocacy

By Wale Bakare Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday June 9, 2016 during plenary gave an account of his stewardship in the last 365 days alongside other senators…

Oreoluwa Peters June 10, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers strike again… blow up Agip pipeline in Bayelsa

Niger Delta Avengers have hit another oil pipeline and this time it is the Obi Obi Brass Trunk line belonging to Agip in Bayelsa. The militant group, through its twitter account…

Oreoluwa Peters May 16, 2016

Opinion: Opposing the proposed Communication Service Tax

by Constance Azuru The proposed Communication Service Tax (CST) Bill is creating ripples among telecommunication consumers, in particular, and the Nigerian landscape in general. The controversial Tax Bill has passed the…

Mallam Yero August 27, 2015

How State agencies and LGAs are gradually killing the Nigerian economy

The death knell has sounded for many businesses in Nigeria as a result of multiple taxation and the over-bearing attitude of many state and local government officials who go about…

Op-Ed Editor August 16, 2015

Memo to President Buhari on the Economy

Over two month now, President Buhari is yet to unveil his economic plan and policy direction in spite of growing concerns by investors and the business community. President Buhari need…

Kolapo Olapoju May 26, 2015

No one is perfect but we’ve done a lot for the economy – Okonjo-Iweala

by James Sambo Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says the efforts of the present government to manage the nation's economy and improve the…

Emmanuel Chidiogo April 4, 2015

We must not lose hope in the Nigerian economy… Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks

by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala vigorously championed the Excess Crude Account. There has been some attempts to make people feel that there is no hope; that this situation is so…

January 20, 2014

Opinion: Today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting – Matters arising

by Ifeanyi Uddin This is where the dark clouds begin to gather. If “appointment” in the first instance involved choice by the President, subject to the Senate’s confirmation, what constitutes…

September 2, 2012

Opinion: Nigerians fear ‘jazzed up’ cash could spell deeper graft

by Heather Murdock As Nigeria revamps its currency to cut costs, streamline financial dealings and update its symbolic value, critics say the move will serve only to fuel corruption and…

August 31, 2012

Opinion: Making a six-figure income in a depressed economy

by Sunny Elem If I would be given a chance to start all over again, I would choose network marketing,” Bill Gates once said. Now think for a while: why…

March 12, 2012

Feyi Fawehinmi: We don’t need NOI to ‘watch’ our debt grow for us – we can see that from where we are sitting

Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala I will be the last person and the President will also be the last person to subscribe to a situation in which we would pile up debts. - Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala…

February 20, 2012

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala commences European tour … predicts up to 8% economic growth due to subsidy removal

By Hauwa Gambo The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has commenced a two-day, non-deal tour to update European investors on the political and economic position of Nigeria. As a…

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