The senate on Thursday invited President Muhammadu Buhari to brief a joint session of the national assembly on his plans for getting the economy out of recession. The invitation is in concurrence with that of the House of Representatives which passed […]
By Obinna Akukwe Israeli investors and business leads who attended the South East Youth Economic Summit (SEYES) have promised to assist in the development of Igbo land if the government gives them the much needed support. This was contained in […]
On Tuesday, September 20th, the Senate resumed its plenary activities after its yearly recess. For his resumption speech, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, delivered opening remarks that centred solely around the economy. Saraki stated that over the next […]
Nigeria needs to rapidly apply solid solutions to rescue the nation from its current recession. Millions have lost their jobs – 4.6 million according to the national statistics bureau – and millions more are suffering severe hardship and dying and […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, September 15, held an emergency meeting with experts and ministers of the federation, to look into ways exiting the present recession facing the country. Delivering his speech, the president gave insight into what to expect […]
Former Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has proffered solutions to the current economic crisis facing the country. Speaking on Aljazeera TV programme, AJStream on Monday, the former minister said that having a handle on […]
Despite the current economic challenge confronting the country, there’s hope that measures put in place by the government will yield positive result and return Nigeria to path of growth and financial stability, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said. […]
The Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammad Sanusi II, has cautioned the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari against behaving like that of immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, or risk ending up like that administration. Sanusi made the call yesterday, while delivering […]
Despite millions of cultivatable land, good rainfall, sun light and weather, high population strength and millions of dollar voted to various agricultural schemes in Nigeria over the years, food insecurity remains a major battle to win. The discovery of oil […]
…Challenges Many, But Opportunities Much Greater, Says Vp Osinbajo Concerted efforts to address the country’s economic challenges intensified as President Muhammadu Buhari’s Economic Management Team, EMT, held a consultative forum with a team of notable economic and financial experts at a […]
By Waheed Adekunle, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo kingdom, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi has applauded Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola for drifting the state towards economic prosperity. The renowned traditional ruler also commended the state government for being focused and […]
The worst kept secret before the 2015 elections was that Nigeria’s economy was heading for a rough weather. Following a sharp drop in oil price, the 2015 budget was based on a benchmark of $65 per barrel, compared to $77.50 […]
