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Recession: Governors fully behind Buhari’s plans to salvage situation

State Governors on Friday said they were fully behind plans being introduced by President Buhari's administration to bring the country out of recession. The governors made this disclosure after an extraordinary…

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#30Days30Voices: ‘For days now, the economic situation has worsened’

In recent months several financial institutions have been in the news for either laying off workers or having financial difficulties. Much like other sectors of the Nigerian economy, financial service…

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Recession: We can only overcome by thinking out of the box – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says for Nigeria to get out of the current recession its leaders need to think outside the box. Buhari made the remark while delivering a speech at…

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PDP youth tells Buhari to dissolve his cabinet

The Peoples Democratic Party National Youth Frontier on Thursday asked President Muhammadu Buhari  to dissolve his cabinet immediately, stating that it is confused and has failed. The group said this…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Military dismisses Boko Haram video | PDP urges Buhari to resign

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Oshiomole is too old to be telling lies says Gov. Wike - YNaija It is wickedness to owe workers at a time…

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Recession: It is wickedness to owe workers at a time like this – Obiano

Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano, says it is sheer wickedness for any employer of labour particularly government to owe workers salaries in a time of recession. Obiano made the remark…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Once recess is over, recession will be packing its bags too

In a Sallah speech, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that upon resumption, the upper chamber will begin drawing up ways to ensure that the economic recession is…

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Recession: We will hold managers of our economy accountable – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday revealed that the Senate is planning an "exhaustive and comprehensive debate" on the economy, stating that its managers will be held accountable. Saraki told…

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Opinion: Happy recession, Nigeria!

by Gimba Kakanda We do not know the exact starting date of this historic festival, nor are we in the know of its end date. I mean this festival of inflation…

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Recession: Senate to hold economic team accountable – Saraki

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday stated that the upper chamber will hold those responsible for the management of the economy accountable. He said the senate…

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Opinion: Can Nigeria actually spend her way out of this recession?

by Olamide Eyinla It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy has slid into a recession. By definition, recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial…

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#30Days30Voices: ‘People are dying… We can’t stand it again’ | Man complains bitterly about the economy

The economy of Nigeria is at its worst for the first time in decades. Inflation rate is through the roof while unemployment is at an all-time high. But it is…

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Emir Sanusi is talking and talking but is he making any sense?

When the Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi shared an Instagram post with a caption: "Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped", not many could have guessed what he…

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What recession? Emir Sanusi Lamido gets a royal toy for Sallah (PHOTO)

While Nigerians are complaining about recession and its effect on them, the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has just gotten himself one of the most stylish and expensive cars…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today 1. Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia  U.S. presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been diagnosed with pneumonia by her doctor.  2. We aren’t…

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Economic recession will be short-lived – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday said the economic recession currently faced by the country will soon be over. He said this in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary,…

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In Sallah message, Buhari blames past administrations for economic woes (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari has yet again heaped the blame of the nation's economic woes on past administrations. In his Sallah message issued on Sunday, Buhari said "the present recession is as…

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Recession will soon be over – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to have faith in the country as the current economic recession will soon give way to economic prosperity. The APC chieftain said many…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Nigerian leaders also feel the pain of recession - Saraki  Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that leaders in the…

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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…

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Nigerians on social media aren’t for #ChangeBeginsWithMe just yet

Earlier today, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Re-orientation programme themed, 'Change Begins with Me'. At the event, the permanent secretary of information and culture, Ayotunde Adesuwa, said…

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5 ways Nigeria can get out of economic recession, according to Dr. Olisa Agbakoba

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has proffered expert financial solutions to the recession quagmire Nigeria is currently in.…

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Pius Adesanmi: Don’t villify Bayo Onanuga, educate him

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, made a Facebook update yesterday. Before I express any opinion on the said update, it is better to hear…

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Opinion: Decent living in Nigeria’s recessed economy

by Jide Ojo It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is in recession. Austerity measures are now trending at both personal and corporate levels. Growth is shrinking; inflation is…

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APC must question their priorities – KOWA

The KOWA party on Tuesday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) should not use the fight against corruption as an excuse for the poor economy of the country. In a…

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Nigeria will get out of recession soon – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said Nigeria will soon get out of recession, assuring Nigerians that the country will be great again. The president said this in Edo state at…

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Incompetence is worse than actual corruption | 5 takeaways from how Kemi Adeosun became Public Enemy Number One

by Daniel Essien Nigerians have always had something of an issue with our Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, who before this was commissioner of finance in Ogun State, with no credential…

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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…

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All the things that should worry you about Nigeria — according to the UN

"Nigeria in serious crisis" "Nigeria deeply divided" "Serious crisis in Nigeria" These are variations of the headlines on major news sites in Nigeria today. They all mean that things are really…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Oh ye Melaye, how about the speck in thine eye?

by Tolu Omoyeni In the wake of the recession in Nigeria, Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west in the National Assembly called on President Buhari to sack three of his…

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