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On Monday night, Nigerians gathered nationwide to watch President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's media chat and listen to him respond to questions on the controversial tax bills, fuel subsidy removal, inflation and others. This media chat was the first of its kind since Tinubu became Nigeria's President in 2023. While addressing journalists in Lagos, he said…
12 Dec
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a scathing critique of the economic policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing them of plunging Nigerians deeper into hunger, poverty, and unemployment, while turning Nigeria into the global poverty capital. In a statement signed by his Executive Assistant on New Media, Felix Ofou, Oborevwori highlighted the…
12 Nov
Arising from a three-day All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the Federal Government to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal and the exchange rate volatility on the economy. 
1 Nov
To curtail the consumption of petrol and diesel, the government can promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which is a cleaner energy source such as the electric cars.
31 Oct
Policymaking is a process of decision making on how a problem encountered in any society can be solved.
Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central provides essential empowerment tools and food items to over 2500 constituents, addressing economic challenges and reinforcing government policies for long-term benefits.
27 Jul
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has brought much-needed relief to over 2,500 constituents through the distribution of essential items. The initiative, aimed at addressing the economic hardships faced by many, included grinding machines, generators, sewing machines, make-up kits, food items, and other empowerment tools. The distribution event took…
30 May
There is no doubt that Nigerian workers today are burdened with the challenges of low wages, poor working conditions and the outrageous cost
27 May
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…
Obasanjo
27 May
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s implementation of the fuel subsidy removal and the unifica
21 Feb
Leadership of the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Kwara state have applauded Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his pro-masses programmes aimed at cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal and hike cost of living. Speaking at a news conference in Ilorin on Wednesday, National President…
3 Feb
Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that benefits of fuel subsidy removal would be reaped soon. Gbajabiamila gave the assurance after casting his vote at Poling Unit 014, Ward 08 at Elizabeth Fowler Memorial School, Surulere, Lagos state, in the House of Representatives by-election in the constituency on…
28 Dec 2023
Chairman, Sunchi Integrated Farms Ltd, Enugu, Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, yesterday, said that the naira redesign policy, fuel subsidy removal and devaluation of the currency by the Federal Government grossly affected poultry farmers in the South East in 2023. Speaking during the 10th anniversary of the company, he stated that the policies opened a new way…

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