…Lecture on ‘Economic Resilience in an Era of Dwindling Revenue’. He discussed Nigeria’s economic challenges and outlined measures adopted by the tax agency under his leadership, including automation and digitisation, expansion and modernisation of the tax base, collaboration with states on tax harmonisation and institu…
…the private sector and community organisations remained essential to addressing socioeconomic challenges. He called on members to support his administration, expressing confidence that their collective commitment would strengthen the club’s contributions to youth development, social welfare and sustainable community gr…
…to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite the country's relentless economic challenges. In a trending video, the man showcases three everyday clothing items-a pair of shoes, trousers, and a shirt-for which he claimed to have paid ₦75,000. Directing his frustration outward, he asks Nigerians living a…
…labour, development partners, academia and civil society to deliberate on Nigeria’s economic challenges and possible solutions.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Adeloju said the urgency of the discussions was underscored by Nigeria’s high production costs, infrastructure gaps, low productivity and in…
…to talk about 1 in 4 persons living with mental health challenges. “But with all these economic challenges, kidnapping, poverty, lack of employment and all these social vices, I think the incidence has increased, and more people are now living with mental health challenges.” Olajide said there was a need for greater go…
…said he will do more to address the high cost of living, energy insecurity and other economic challenges being faced by citizens. “We want the president to take more immediate steps to ease the burden on citizens,” he said. Mr Daniel Uzor, a motorist, who resides at Kubwa, also urged marketers to further reduce the pri…
…but maintained that progress was being made through ongoing efforts to address the challenges facing Nigeria. “We are not satisfied with the present economic realities, but we are making progress as a people,” he said. Ikpeazu added that the government was determined to harness the potential of young Nigerians, the cre…
…to persist. According to him, his administration chose to confront the country’s economic challenges through reforms, despite the hardship they initially caused. He likened the Nigerian economy before the reforms to a patient diagnosed with cancer, saying previous administrations had treated the symptoms rather than ad…
…Nigeria is moving towards becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary. He said the…
…damaging for a country that desperately needs investment.Nigeria's political and economic challenges are connectedIt is important for political parties to compete without violence. Opposition candidates should be able to campaign within the law. Supporters should be discouraged from attacking opponents or destroying ca…
…the video by questioning whether Nigerians would continue to remain silent despite the economic challenges and other issues he raised. “And you know how mumu dey kpai, they kpai with their stupidity. Is this how you go kpai with mumu?” Watch the video here… “You bought fuel at ₦98 during former President Jonathan’s adm…
…of the Federal Government to use Nigeria’s domestic capital market to address major economic challenges while mobilising long-term domestic capital. Oyedele warned, however, that the success of the programme should not be measured merely by the volume of bonds issued. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Ener…
…that the renewed reference to past allegations against him is a distraction from the economic challenges Nigerians are currently facing. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the return to issues from the Obasanjo era reflects a lack of answers to press…
…preserved more than N1bn in savings and surplus for the association despite prevailing economic challenges. Osigwe said the administration also diversified the NBA’s revenue sources by leasing the two wings of its National Secretariat in Oro-Ago Crescent, Garki, Abuja, at an annual rental value of N20m per wing. He add…
…job creation and improved household incomes. Ezekwesili further attributed Nigeria's economic challenges to structural misalignments arising from policy choices that had failed to adequately address the constraints to productivity and economic opportunity. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 5:23 PM | Share this Story
…position, arguing that the former Zamfara governor understood the security and economic challenges facing the North-West and the country. “I therefore will be surprised if, in his good conscience, he will lead a campaign whose principal objective is to secure the continuation of a government under which many of the peo…
…to the old regime. According to the minister, restoring the subsidy would recreate the economic challenges that made the policy unsustainable, including fiscal pressures, fuel scarcity, market distortions and incentives for arbitrage. “Restoring subsidy would almost instantly return Nigeria to the economic conditions o…
…branch executives and diaspora members for their sacrifices and donations despite economic challenges. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Efon Local Government, Segun Afolabi, lauded the peace and unity in the council, the League and the traditional institution. The council chairman, who reeled out his administra…
…party, and then we go back to square one,” he said. Lukman said the political and socio-economic challenges facing the country required opposition leaders to put aside personal and partisan interests and negotiate around a common objective. He said the G100 was prepared to facilitate the discussions necessary to bring…
…company expects the combination to strengthen its ability to respond to Nigeria’s economic challenges while continuing investments in local content, infrastructure and talent.MultiChoice Nigeria speaks on acquisition and DStv and GOtv pricing. ImagesThe clarification comes as subscribers continue to closely watch Multi…
…for evidence-based dialogue, strategic partnerships and practical solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges. The NESG said the summit would ultimately seek to answer a fundamental question: “How can economic growth work better for Nigerians?” The organisation said the outcome of the deliberations would help shape Nige…
…move forms part of its 2026 strategy aimed at addressing some of the country’s biggest economic challenges, including soaring inflation, persistent foreign exchange shortages, high energy costs and weak industrial productivity. The bank disclosed the plans in its 2025 Annual Development Impact Report, analysed by our c…
…of livelihood to start up a business in order to cushion the effect of the prevailing economic challenges. “I, therefore, want to appeal that every beneficiary should invest the funds wisely so that they can grow their businesses and create greater prosperity for their families,” he said. He further assured the gatheri…
…by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles of political office holders amid the economic challenges confronting Nigerians. The discussion comes amid public debate over government spending and the lifestyles of political leaders, particularly as Nigerians continue to contend with rising living costs and economic…
…Matthew Ndagoso, met with Tinubu and raised concerns over the country’s security and economic challenges. Speaking after the meeting, former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, said some people around the President were presenting a “rosy picture” of the situation in the country. He also warned that…