…He, however, stated that the process would not produce immediate results, stressing that economic reforms required time and sustained implementation before their full benefits could be realised. He said the APC-led government was laying the foundation for long-term economic growth and development while introducing meas…
…interest of the APC. They also appealed to Omisore and other stakeholders to support the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the reforms had strengthened the development capacity of states across the country. The governors maintained that Osun could not afford to remain outside what they described a…
…one of Eastern Europe’s stronger labour markets, with manufacturing, services and economic reforms contributing to job creation. Slovakia’s automotive industry and foreign investment have been major sources of employment, although many opportunities are concentrated around major urban and industrial centres. Slovenia’s…
…in capital inflows, according to the NRS, reflected stronger investor confidence as economic reforms reshaped the operating environment. The revenue service further highlighted the expansion of the compressed natural gas programme as part of the government’s response to the removal of the petrol subsidy. According to t…
…that Tinubu’s administration had made notable progress in infrastructure development and economic reforms despite criticism from sections of the public. “You check what we did during the primaries, the membership strength of the party and the things Tinubu has done all over Nigeria. Although you will still say it is no…
…spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the Tinubu administration attributed the gains to its economic reforms. DAILY POST reports that the 10 firms, including MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement, Seplat Energy, Aradel Holdings, BUA Cement and others, recorded a combined profit after tax of N4.99 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. Rea…
…has created a stronger foundation for states to pursue development through its economic reforms. He said: “We promised to place Nigeria on the path of growth, and each gathering offers another platform for turning that promise into enterprise. Every host state contributes to the Federation’s commercial ambition. One hi…
…presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the economic policies of the All Progressives Congress-led administration under President Bola Tinubu, describing the simultaneous removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira as a double blow to the welfare of Nigerians. Makinde,…
…Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba, Soludo said the country’s recent economic reforms had made Nigeria more attractive to investors by creating a more stable and predictable business environment. The Anambra governor, who said he attended the summit in solidarity with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and th…
…discipline, transparency, and value for money in public expenditure as part of its economic reform agenda. The move is also expected to reduce abandoned projects, curb the accumulation of unpaid contractual liabilities, and ensure that capital projects are executed only when sufficient budgetary provisions and cash bac…
…and debt servicing costs.Atiku faults Taiwo Oyedele's defence of President Tinubu's economic reforms. Photo Challenges Debt Reduction ClaimsAtiku said the administration's claim that subsidy savings are being used to clear inherited liabilities is contradicted by the numbers. He pointed to an alleged recent disclosure…
…ideals, but nothing changed,” he said. He also criticised the implementation of key economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and exchange rate liberalisation, arguing that they were introduced without adequate measures to cushion their effects on citizens. According to him, rising inflation, high food pr…
…Nigerians were assured that the removal of fuel subsidy, increased taxation and other economic reforms would reduce borrowing and stabilise the country’s finances, but argued that the opposite had occurred. According to him, the latest borrowing figures demonstrated that the government’s economic policies had failed to…
Nigeria must sustain its macroeconomic reforms and ensure they translate into jobs and improved living standards if it is to benefit from shifts in global trade, according to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Ab…
…and we must all respect those outcomes," Keyamo said. He added that President Tinubu's economic reforms were beginning to yield positive results through increased government revenue and investments in infrastructure, job creation and poverty reduction. Senator Dafinone thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their s…
…former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC National Vice Chairman (Sout…
…initiatives. She urged the state government to sustain its environmental and socio-economic reforms, saying its achievements had earned it international recognition and positioned it as a model for other states pursuing green development initiatives.
…Senate Committee on Finance, acknowledged that “the ultimate measure of the government’s economic reforms would be whether they improve the welfare of Nigerians.” He is correct. But let us be clear: by this measure, the Tinubu administration has failed catastrophically. The National Bureau of Statistics may produce cha…
…grants, regulatory sandboxes and public-private partnerships. Commenting on national economic reforms, Sanwo-Olu said President Bola Tinubu’s administration was laying the foundation for long-term, inclusive growth through reforms such as fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification and changes in the oil and gas se…
…partnership with the International Monetary Fund as it pursues ongoing fiscal and macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening public finances and supporting long-term growth. The commitment was made at a farewell dinner in Abuja held in honour of the outgoing IMF Resident Representative i…
…read. He argued that the timing could not be more consequential. “The government’s macroeconomic reforms have delivered stability — inflation roughly halved from its peak and reserves at $51bn, the highest since 2009 — giving factories, for the first time in years, the conditions to plan and invest. “Global supply chai…
…collaboration between the government and the private sector would strengthen ongoing economic reforms and support Nigeria’s industrial transformation.
…support initiatives aimed at strengthening electoral processes, public institutions and economic reforms in Nigeria.
…power, worsening poverty and food insecurity, and weakening the inclusiveness of ongoing economic reforms. Yusuf argued that the inflation challenge remained largely structural rather than monetary, citing insecurity, high transportation and logistics costs, elevated energy prices, rising fertiliser costs, supply chain…
…millions of Nigerians continue to face worsening living conditions despite recent macroeconomic reforms. Citing official statistics, the report stated that the number of Nigerians living in poverty increased from 40 million in 2019 to 56 million in 2023, with rural communities remaining disproportionately affected. The…