Naira redesign: Any attempt to reduce cash holding will cripple economy

In this interview with Geoff Iyatse, David Adonri, an economist and Vice Chairman of Highcap Securities Limited, x-rays the prospects and challenges of the economy as Nigeria heads into a crucial election year. He also speaks on naira redesign, which will see to demonetisation of the old higher banknotes in January, warning that any attempt […]

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Tread carefully, softly to avoid disaster, Tella counsels Governor Adeleke

Wike is one of best governors in Nigeria’s history Most roads in South West in bad shape Yoruba governors should learn from Wike Veteran journalist, former Managing Director of Monitor Newspapers, former Senior Research Fellow, Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin and Chairman, Governing Board, Federal College of Education, Iwo, Alhaji Liadi Tella in […]

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Nigerian economy in state of emergency – Ogun PDP senatorial candidate Aderinokun

In this interview, Olumide Aderinokun, the Senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party from Ogun Central Senatorial district talks to Daud Olatunji on why Nigeria should try the option of state police to tackle insecurity ravaging some states in the country, among sundry issues: What do you do for a living? I am a businessman, […]

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Why Afenifere endorses Peter Obi as presidential candidate – Ebiseeni

By Banji Ayoola The pan Yoruba socio-cultural and political group, Afenifere, has cleared the controversies surrounding the Sunday October 30 visit of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the Akure, Ondo State home of its immediate former leader, who also doubled as the ex-leader of the core […]

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Akure meeting not Afenifere meeting, we remain one – Ebiseni

Sola Ebiseni, the Secretary General of Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, claimed in an interview with Arise TV, which was monitored by Segun Adewole, that Afenifere remains one despite its most recent troubles Akure meeting not an Afenifere meeting The meeting in Akure was not an Afenifere meeting, but it was a blessing to both Afenifere […]

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Nigeria well restructured will accommodate all, even opponents of restructuring – Ezeife

Former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is a Harvard-trained economist and president of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum. He speaks with Friday Olokor about the call for an Igbo presidency and why the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the best choice for 2023 You are a stakeholder in the Nigerian project and […]

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US, others shouldn’t evacuate citizens, Nigeria not at war – Adeogun

The Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Adejoro Adeogun, shares with Leke Baiyewu his thoughts on the terror alert by some foreign missions… The United States of America, the United Kingdom and other Western countries have issued red alerts to their citizens and some of them have gone as far […]

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CONUA will ensure uninterrupted academic calendar in universities – Coordinator

Dr ‘Niyi Sunmonu is the National Coordinator of the newly registered Congress of Nigeria University Academics, a new union of academic staff working in public universities. In this interview with Bola Bamigbola, he insisted CONUA was not registered to rival the Academic Staff Union of Universities: When was the Congress of Nigeria University Academics formed […]

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Nigeria needs honest, enlightened leader to turn her around – NEF spokesman

The National Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, in this interview, shares with Godfrey George his thoughts on Nigeria at 62, insecurity in the country and other national issues: Nigeria clocked 62 on Saturday, (October 1, 2022). From your assessment, is the country where it ought to be? […]

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How masqueraders attacked church, beat worshipers, almost killed me – Pastor

Lubo and Dashe Pastor John Dashe in the clergyman in charge of the Grace of God Mission Church, Shikal-Talbut, Lantang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.  In this interview, Dashe speaks with James Abraham about the reported recent invasion of the church by masqueraders in the community. Please introduce yourself. My name is Pastor […]

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