In the absence of an approved budget for 2019, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will today, lead the way with a policy decision that revolves around interest rate and sustenance of interventions for frailties of fiscal authorities. The Monetary…
2019: Interrogating campaign promises and electoral programmes – Jaye Gaskia
The long awaited 2019 general elections are just around the corner; and the Presidential and National Assembly elections are just barely six weeks ahead. As the dates for the elections rapidly approach, election campaigning by the candidates and their parties,…
We said it!!! Atiku picks Peter Obi as running mate
Weeks before the PDP primaries that produced Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate, thisislagos.ng gave reasons why Atiku would pick Petet Obi and what an Atiku/Obi Ticket will mean for Nigeria. The reasons are reproduced below: Thisislagos tells you why an…
Obasanjo’s endorsement of Atiku a well-rehearsed theatre -Presidency
The Presidency has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar as a well-rehearsed theatre. “The Presidency has received the news of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s predictable U-turn and somersault on the endorsement…
In defence of the Fulani in our midst -Reuben Abati
State of the nation: In the last two weeks, over 200 persons in Plateau State were reportedly killed by Fulani herdsmen, 45 villages were ransacked and sacked and those villages we are told have been taken over by Fulani, and…
Full text of President Buhari’s Democracy Day speech
My Dear Nigerians! Today marks the 19th year of our nascent democracy and the third Anniversary of this administration. I am thankful to Almighty God for bringing us thus far. This administration came at a time that Nigerians needed Change,…
Presidency lists facts on economy under Buhari
The Presidency has said that the facts on the ground show that the Nigerian economy has experienced tremendously growth with President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm. A State House statement Thursday by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity),…
Economy improving, Nigeria’s future bright, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the nation’s economy is steadily improving, urging Nigerians to remain optimistic as the future of the country is bright. A State House statement Tuesday by SSA to the President, (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, said the…
Moghalu to give keynote at TheNiche anniversary lecture
Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential hopeful, erudite scholar, public affairs commentator, author and erstwhile deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will deliver TheNiche newspaper anniversary lecture on Friday, April 20. TheNiche Newspaper, published by Acclaim Communications Limited,…
Lagos wealth not adequately reflected in creative sector, says Makinde
Lagos is one of the richest states in Nigeria, but its wealth does not reflect in the creative sector of the economy. This assertion was made by Makinde Adeniran, the chairman of Lagos chapter of the National Association of Nigerian…
