Tag: ngozi okonjo iweala

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July 7, 2013

The issue of job creation keeps me awake at night – Okonjo-Iweala

by Rachel Ogbu The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is really concerned about unemployment ...

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July 1, 2013

“SaharaReporters is a discredited purveyor of falsehood” – Minister, Okonjo-Iweala fires back (READ)

by Isi Esene The office of the coordinating minister of the Nigerian economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has described reports credited to ...

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May 11, 2013

It’s official: Nigeria to host 2014 World Economic Forum on Africa

by Isi Esene Abuja, Nigeria has been selected to host then next edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) next year. ...

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May 10, 2013

Nasir el-Rufai responds: Why is Charles Soludo so hurt?

by Nasir el-Rufai Unlike Charles who makes people believe they are perfect when he needs them, I was consistent in ...

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May 4, 2013

Give them their money – Okonjo-Iweala orders payments to interns under the SURE-P Graduate Internship Scheme

by Rachel Ogbu The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has instructed that payments to interns ...

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April 24, 2013

The sexual prowess of Pa Ugo – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

In any event, we can confirm that Baga has been more or less sealed up by the boys in khaki. ...

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April 22, 2013

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Instituting a culture of meritocracy

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu …it is high time we jettisoned the quota system, federal character or political considerations in determining who ...

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April 18, 2013

For The Records: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala fights back on Amanpour (WATCH, READ TRANSCRIPT)

AMANPOUR: Welcome back to the program. Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, is full of promise. But fulfilling that promise is ...

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April 16, 2013

How we kidnapped Okonjo-Iweala’s mother and shared ransom money – Suspect (PICTURED)

A former servant at the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, where the mother of the Minister ...

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April 8, 2013

“Wrong information sounds more sexy” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela speaks at The Future Awards Symposium

by Isi Esene The second day of the Future Awards Symposium which took place on April 7 at the Ikogosi ...

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April 8, 2013

“Kayode, where is Funmi… your deputy?” – Olayinka’s mother asks Fayemi

by Isi Esene The governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi could not control his emotions yesterday when he and ...

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April 6, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Oprah Winfrey at the 4th annual ‘Women In The World’ summit

by Chi Ibe Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Oprah Winfrey, Tina Brown, editor of Daily Beast, and Tererai Trent attended the 4th annual ‘Women ...

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March 28, 2013

Opinion: Mr. Shuaib stop telling big fat lies against Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

by Olusola Daniel Having built a global reputation for integrity and performance, she – more than anyone – would be ...

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March 25, 2013

Nasir El-Rufai: Nigeria’s budget and the dance of masquerades

by Nasir El-Rufai   The House of Representatives came up with a different figure entirely and issued a threat to ...

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March 23, 2013

“Achebe was a movement… He will never die” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute

by Isi Esene The death of renowned writer, Professor Chinua Achebe on Friday has continued to attract reactions from many ...

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March 10, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Is poverty really behind terrorism?

by Simon Kolawole   Religious extremism is neither a class nor an economic issue. It is a mentality issue. You ...

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March 8, 2013

7 women who rock our world (CLICK)

by Wilfred Okiche It is the international women’s day today and as part of our celebration of the women folk, ...

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February 28, 2013

Nuhu Ribadu: The Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala I know

by Nuhu Ribadu Ngo is an extremely loyal and trusted friend. She stood by me through thick and thin, in ...

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February 4, 2013

Still the King: M.I. set to release new single, scheduled to speak at Harvard University

by Akan Ido After a 3 year self-imposed hiatus multiple award winning rapper, MI Abaga will on February 21 drop ...

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January 30, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa:#SaveBagega: President Jonathan has moved, time for Dr. Okonjo-Iweala to shake things (Y! FrontPage)

A lot of credit must of course go to the President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan who moved faster than his usual ...

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January 18, 2013

NOI clarifies feasibility of single currency in West Africa

Emmanuel Okubenji Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday, said that the establishment of single currency would not be achievable merely ...

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January 14, 2013

This is important – We are underestimating the problem, and overstating our capacity (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)

by Chude Jideonwo Government is the most important force for change in any society so ultimately to make any sustainable ...

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January 9, 2013

Why fuel subsidy account is empty – Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday confirmed The PUNCH’s story that the Federal Government’s subsidy account with ...

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January 8, 2013

Fuel subsidy: Major fuel crisis imminent as FG’s ‘cheques bounce’ at CBN

by Isi Esene Another storm might be brewing with regards fuel subsidy payment to oil marketers as most of them ...

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January 7, 2013

D’banj is the People’s Choice as YNaija Person of the Year 2012 [See how you voted]

by Isi Esene In a competitive voting process which lasted for weeks, readers were given an opportunity to choose their ...

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December 31, 2012

I fed Okonjo-Iweala’s mum with bread and groundnuts – Kidnap suspect

by Isi Esene Andrew Dime, a member of the 10-man kidnapping syndicate, who was arrested by the police has confessed ...

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December 26, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Nigeria gives nothing but takes it all from you (YNaija FrontPage)

The trouble is nation building requires more than subsistence money transfers. Nigeria needs it local knowledge and need must be ...

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December 18, 2012

Okonjo-Iweala has said a lot, but told us nothing – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze “I believe he has ideas about becoming a scientist; on his present showing this is quite ridiculous.” ...

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