Economy Archives - Page 35 of 69

Feb

16

2024

Governor Zulum Calls for Day of Fasting and Prayer Amid Economic Hardship

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBorno state, Economy, Religion

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has issued a call to action amidst the current economic challenges faced by the state. In a broadcast to the citizens, he urged traditional rulers, clerics, and residents to observe a voluntary one-day fast on Monday, seeking divine intervention for peace, prosperity, and development. Expressing concern over the high cost of food items and its impact on families, Governor Zulum assured the people of decisive steps being taken to alleviate the situation. Emphasizing the importance of reviving the agricultural sector, he outlined efforts to increase food production and reduce dependence on palliatives. Acknowledging the…

Feb

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Suffering and Uncertainty: Tinubu, Governors, IGP, Wike, and Others at an Emergency Meeting

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Security

The federation's governors, Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC), Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and other relevant parties are in attendance at President Bola Tinubu's emergency meeting. The meeting started on Thursday at around 11:30 a.m. Vice President Kashim Shettima is also present. There is a connection between the meeting and the security and economic crisis that the country is currently experiencing. It is being held in the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. In an effort to increase food availability, affordability, and accessibility nationwide, the Federal Government has begun to release…

Feb

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerians are starving: President Tinubu Should Stop Shifting Blames.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, OpinionEconomy, Emeka Kalu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Tinubu Must Stop The Blame-Shifting Approach and Find Solutions. Greetings to you all my countrymen and women. I am sober today because the report I get from home regarding the escalating means of survival for the Nigeria masses is alarming, despicable, and condemnable, especially when we have men who have claimed the right to the saddle and have been given every right to make the positive decision on behalf of the rest of us. Before I continue, let me make it abundantly clear that even if I don't complain or lend my voice to the pains of my people because…

Feb

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hardship: Nigerian government takes action to control food prices.

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Metro, Opinion, Politics

A National Commodity Board will be established by the federal government to address the nation's rising food inflation. This was announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday during a high-level strategic two-day meeting on resource mobilisation, food systems, and climate change that was conducted in Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shettima clarified that the board would be tasked with evaluating and controlling food costs in addition to keeping a strategic food reserve to keep the prices of essential grains and other food commodities stable. According to him, the occasion validates the government's initiatives to lessen the consequences of climate…

Feb

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze tells Tinubu to probe Buhari, other officials, to save Nigeria’s economy from collapse.

Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Mohammadu Buhari, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

Given the current status of Nigeria's economy, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the top Igbo socio-cultural organisation and the Igbo people's steadfast voice, boldly calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to muster his moral resolve. The text "URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: PROBE BUHARI, MINISTERS, AND CLOSE AIDES TO SAVE NIGERIA'S AGONISING ECONOMY - OHANAEZE DEMANDS TINUBU'S ENGAGEMENT OR THREATENS LITIGATION" was found in a press release that was sent to OHAFIATV News. According to the statement, it's time to formally launch an executive investigation into the serious economic mismanagement that occurred in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023 under the government of former President Buhari.…