Tag: Economy
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We will make more pronouncements on the economy soon – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that the administration is going to make more pronouncements on how to reposition the Nigerian economy soon.
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2023: Tinubu reveals topmost priority if elected president
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday vowed to use his wealth of experience to transform the nation’s economy to greatness, if elected. He made the pledge while addressing crowd of people who
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President Buhari’s 2023 New Year message
My Fellow Countrymen and Women. A very happy and prosperous New Year to you. First, I would like to thank and honour the Almighty who saw us through the year 2022 and has given us the opportunity to see another year. Each New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, reposition, and…
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We have made significant strides in security, anti-corruption, others – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the Government has recorded significant strides in the three major pillars of the present administration since 2015. The major pillars included security, economy and anti-corruption. He stated this at the Ebonyi Maiden Honours Awards at the state Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki on Thursday night. Buhari, represented by his Chief…
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Czech Republic, Nigeria commits nine (9) billion naira to raise 25 Nigerian registered companies to boost economy
The Chairman Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer Between Nigeria & Czech Republic (PIC), Dr. Mohammed Dahiru has said that as a direct intervention fund to boost research and development (R&Ds) based economic activities in Nigeria, leading to commercially viable businesses, the partnership between the Czech Republic and Nigeria is yielding a whooping N9.Billion Naira…
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Why CBN monetary policy is not working – Economist
Prof. Ken Ife, a Development Economist, says Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy is not working because 80 per cent of the nation’s money is not in circulation. Ife stated this during the 10th Convocation Lecture of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, on Friday, with the theme “Nigeria: The State of the Macro-Economy”.
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VP Osinbajo rallies APC governors on economy, ASUU strike
Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Tuesday, said the governors were on a felicitation visit to the vice- president as he recovered from the leg surgery done in July. The vice-president expressed his appreciation to the…
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NLC seeks downward review of media operating licences
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to urgently review downwards the operating licences of media organisations in the country in response to the prevailing harsh economic situation. This is contained in a statement issued by the NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, in Abuja. Newsmen reports that the call comes as the NBC…
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Governors meet in Abuja over economy, security
The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are to meet on Wednesday in Abuja to discuss issues of economy, insecurity and other challenges confronting the nation. Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, Director, Media and Public Affairs, NGF, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Dark clouds over the economy – By Dakuku Peterside
Rome is burning, and Emperor Nero and Roman elites are busy revelling in gladiator rendezvous and despicable hocus-pocus with the empire’s future. The leadership in Nigeria is playing Nero, and the Nigerian elites are side-tracked by the macabre dance of preparing for the next elections. Whilst neglecting the harsh truth that millions of Nigerians’ backs…