Tag: recession

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RoqeebahMarch 2, 2017

3 million Nigerians lost 18 billion to MMM: here’s how that happened

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim has just made the claim that about ...

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AzeezFebruary 28, 2017

$49bn was not missing from NNPC account during my tenure – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied claims by Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that $49 billion got missing ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 19, 2017

Opinion: The grass cutter and the 2019 elections

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel   The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Engr. Babachir Lawal has set in motion the ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 16, 2017

Joel Ighalo: Valentine and the blessings of recession [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo If you could cast your mind back to the “Fe-Buhari” mantra and the 2015 General Election in ...

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RoqeebahFebruary 15, 2017

How is the recession in Nigeria about to ruin everyone’s favourite childhood snack?

One of the many manifestations of the blurred lines of divide between poor and rich that characterised the 1990s in ...

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ToluFebruary 14, 2017

5 romantic ideas for couples this Valentine’s Day

How does one celebrate a Valentine’s Day that falls on a Tuesday in the middle of a recession. While, these ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 10, 2017

Opinion: Despite the recession, this is why the CBN cannot float the naira yet

by Bolarinwa Durojaiye We all know that the Central Bank of Nigeria needs to float the Naira. Hopes that this ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 10, 2017

The Thread: What will the FG spend the 1b eurobond on?

The Federal government successfully raised $1 billion on the Eurobond market, so we want to know what their plans are ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 8, 2017

Recession will soon be history – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reassured Nigerians that the current economic recession in the country will soon be over. ...

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AzeezFebruary 7, 2017

Osinbajo commends police for proper management of protests

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for handling the nationwide protest embarked ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 5, 2017

Recession not peculiar to Nigeria – Babangida

Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has returned to Nigeria after a seven-week medical vacation in Switzerland. In a ...

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RoqeebahFebruary 5, 2017

Analysis: The CBN is descending to shameful depths never seen before

by Mark Amaza Early last month, a shadowy Twitter account, EmefieleStays was created and has been engaging in a social ...

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ToluFebruary 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki meets road transport workers

Senate President Bukola Saraki received the National Executive Committee of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Abuja on ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 3, 2017

Opinion: Why Nigerian property prices are still not coming down in this recession

by Bolarinwa Durojaiye The What Drive around the Osapa/Idado/Chevron axis of the Lekki-Epe expressway and you will not fail to ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 2, 2017

Opinion: Dear Nigeria, before you march

by Hemenseter Butu There is nothing quite as potent as being specific. In a world replete with things scrambling for ...

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ToluFebruary 1, 2017

Insiders: 2face’s protest may not be an answer

The upcoming protest march organised by 2face Idibia has been one of the most talked-about event across the country in ...

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Op-ed EditorJanuary 30, 2017

Opinion: The rise of ‘Made in Nigeria’ cannot be a charade

by Akorede Shakir   From the executive to the legislature, ‘Made in Nigeria’ has suddenly become a popular chorus of ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 30, 2017

StarTimes is simply defying all odds

In this time of recession, many subscribers to digital television are looking for any and every opportunity to save money. ...

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AzeezJanuary 30, 2017

“There would have been no recession if Jonathan was re-elected”

Former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki has said the economic situation of the country would have been better under ...

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AzeezJanuary 27, 2017

Number of air travellers have reduced due to recession – FAAN

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Saleh Dunoma has lamented the decreasing number of people ...

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RoqeebahJanuary 23, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 23rd of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now! RoqeebahCreative mind. Enthusiast. Learner. Multipotentialite. And here, an assistant editor.

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Op-ed EditorJanuary 22, 2017

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Here’s the surefire way to make good money [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa   Yes, I know you’re reading this because of the headline. You’re not alone. People ask this question ...

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AzeezJanuary 12, 2017

World Bank predicts end of recession this year

The World Bank on Wednesday said Nigeria will get out of recession this year and grow its Gross Domestic Product ...

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Op-ed EditorJanuary 11, 2017

Opinion: The year ahead for Nigeria

by Bayo Oluwasanmi   A new year brings an opportunity to look ahead. So, as 2017 dawns, Nigerians should cast ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 10, 2017

Reps committed to ending recession – Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment on enacting legislation that will ...

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ToluJanuary 9, 2017

The economic recession in the country had its effects on technical operations at AFRIFF

The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) like every other event held in Nigeria was plagued with myriads of technical issues, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 7, 2017

Opinion: The zoo in Aso Rock

by Adewunmi Emoruwa A Miracle can be described as an illogical occurrence that contradicts prevailing conditions or accepted reality. Nigeria is ...

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Isime EseneJanuary 2, 2017

YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017

At the start of every new year, there is a burst of hope and optimism that the year will be ...

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RoqeebahJanuary 1, 2017

We have your receipts: Dear Garba Shehu, we are still in recession

We hate to be the people that will remind you of this grim fact on the first day of the ...

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AzeezJanuary 1, 2017

Nigerians are happy despite recession – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Oyegun has said despite the economic recession in the country, Nigerians ...

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