In a bid to address the economic challenges currently facing Nigeria, a public affairs analyst, Okanlawon Olanrewaju, has urged the federal government to reassess its policies, particularly those related to petrol and electricity. Olanrewaju made this call during an interview on our correspondent, Oluwasemiloore Ige,  where he emphasized the critical role of petrol and electricity as the major determinants of …

The current reform of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is reshaping the nation’s economy, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said. He spoke at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) National Economic Dialogue, in Abuja, yesterday. He challenged members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to join the government in its efforts towards …

Modo Ante, a pioneer in Governance, Public Sector, and Political Consultancy, is delighted to announce the Eko Revenue Plus Summit, scheduled to take place on 25-26 September 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the CEO, Modo Ante, Joko Okupe, “We are aware that Lagos State is a home for all Nigerians, a hub for …

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti says that his administration has been able to manage the economy of the state from a bleeding to a healthy economic state. Otti who disclosed this at the monthly media chat with journalists in the state and Abians, said that his administration had been able to manage the state’s resources and run …

The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has embarked on a sensitisation campaign to encourage fair pricing of goods and services in markets. The government has stated that traders in its markets must not use the prevailing harsh economic conditions as an excuse to impose further hardship on the people with inflated prices of …

The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says 41 African countries are set for stronger economic growth in 2024. Edun, who doubles as the Chairperson of the African Caucus, said this on Friday at the 2024 African Caucus Meeting in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the African Caucus was established in …

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration is implementing bold policies to propel Nigeria’s economy out of the downturns occasioned by multiple global shocks. President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the assertion yesterday at the opening of the 2024 African Caucus meeting in Abuja. He said, “As a government, we have initiated bold economic reforms aimed at …

The Chairman of FBN Holdings, Mr. Femi Otedola has backed the Bola Tinubu administration over a new policy to impose windfall tax on Nigerian banks. A strongman of the Nigerian financial and capital markets, Otedola, who is also a majority shareholder of Geregu Power Plc, also descended heavily on bank officials in the country, accusing them of profligacy and extravagant spending, …

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called for dialogue between the government and leaders of the August planned protest against economic hardships faced by Nigerians. The OPC urged President Bola Tinubu on the need for immediate reversal of increased electricity tariff and reduction of food and fuel prices as a goodwill gesture. OPC gave its counsel in a statement on …

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appealed to Nigerians to exercise more patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, and shun the planned protest. Aiyedatiwa said this in Akure, the state capital, during a meeting with some leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the state. He said that the President Bola Tinubu administration has “beautiful plans to …