Economic policies
21 Mar
President Bola Tinubu's economic policies have been lauded as a divine blueprint for Nigeria's progress by Dr. Idris Oni, a lecturer
29 May 2024
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his first anniversary in office. In a press release marking the occasion, Senator Dafinone acknowledged the challenges faced over the past year but affirmed that Nigeria is on the right path towards economic recovery and growth. "On…
27 May 2024
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his first year in office, Dataphyte’s critical review reveals a landscape of ambitious reforms accompanied by significant economic challenges for Nigerians. On May 29, 2023, during his inauguration, President Tinubu pledged to revamp the Nigerian economy by focusing on job creation, food security, and poverty alleviation. The Minister of…
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