Political Economy – Business Journal

Akpabio, Abbas, Nweke for Public Presentation of Omoniyi Ibietan’s Book on Cyber Politics

Business Journal — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:56:05 +0000

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; a former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke Jr., are among the dignitaries expected at the Tuesday, July 25 public presentation of a book written by Omoniyi Ibietan, the head of media relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission […]

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Book on Cyber Politics by NCC’s Omoniyi Ibietan for Public Presentation July 25

Business Journal — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:00:58 +0000

A book by the Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, will be formally presented to the public on 25 July, 2023, publishers of the book have said. Premium Times Books said in a statement that the unveiling ceremony of Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour […]

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Igbo Youth Forum Condemns Nomination of Hon. Benjamin Kalu as Deputy House Speaker

Business Journal — Tue, 09 May 2023 16:09:05 +0000

The Amalgamated Igbo Youth Progressive Forum has condemned the decision of the Leadership of the All Progressives’ Congress APC to zone the Deputy Speakership slot to Abia State, describing it as unjustifiable and not in the interest of the Igbo race. In a press statement issued in Abuja on today, the Forum frowned at the […]

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Obi: Competence is Key in 2023, Not Tribe

Business Journal — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:07:57 +0000

Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election says that competence and energy to perform in office is more important than tribe in 2023. He added that nepotism is a higher level of corruption in Nigeria than stealing public money. Obi said at a Forum organised […]

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Kwankwaso: ‘I Won’t Step Down for Atiku’

Business Journal — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:06:46 +0000

Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has debunked the lingering rumour in political circles that he is under pressure by Northern groups to step down for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP in the February 25, 2023 presidential election. Kwankwaso said at a Forum […]

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Atiku Promises Govt of National Unity, Restructuring in 2023

Business Journal — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:20:17 +0000

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to install a Government of National Unity (GNU) and restructuring of the country if he wins the February 25, 2023 presidential election. During an interaction with editors under the aegis of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Lagos, […]

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2023: Atiku Condemns Tinubu for Ignoring Lagos Chamber of Commerce Invitation

Business Journal — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:12:07 +0000

The Atiku Business Support Group (ABSG) has criticised the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ignoring invitation of Chambers of Commerce to address them on his agenda for the business sector. Reacting to the recent private sector forum hosted by the APC presidential candidate in Lagos in a statement by its […]

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2023: Emefiele’s Case Against INEC, AGF Set for May 12

Business Journal — Tue, 10 May 2022 19:31:37 +0000

Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, to show cause on why the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele should not be allowed to contest the presidential election slated for next year. […]

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If Rotimi Amaechi Will Be Nigeria’s President…

Business Journal — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:52:10 +0000

BY KENI AKINTOYE One of the greatest successes of any leader is their ability to find a good successor. Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is not an exception to this “rule” and he must be thinking in this direction already. The problem is that there seems to be a host of contenders within the APC who […]

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TRUMP: Global Economic Impact of Victory

Business Journal — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 03:37:09 +0000

FROM late January, Donald Trump will have all the authority of the American executive, and the support of a unified Republican Congress, behind him. He will, therefore, be in a position to deliver profound and lasting change. The near-term economic effect of a Trump presidency is perhaps not of foremost concern to vulnerable racial and […]

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Google Slashes Political Lobbying to $3.8m

Business Journal — Tue, 03 May 2016 04:32:38 +0000

Google slashed spending on lobbying by 25.5 percent in the first quarter of 2016 to $3.80 million, while AT&T reported the highest lobbying outlay at $4.48 million among a group of 16 tech and communications companies monitored by Consumer Watchdog. Google spent $5.10 million in the comparable 2015 period and AT&T’s spending was up 2.5 […]

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Brussels Attack: European Nations Tighten Airport Security

Business Journal — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 21:26:08 +0000

In response to terror attacks that have shaken the capital of Belgium, leaving multiple dead at Brussels Airport and city’s metro stations, other European airports have taken additional security measures to ensure safety of passengers. They are advised to leave for the airports at least one hour earlier than usual, remain patient and announce any […]

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Senate May Reject Amaechi, Fashola as Ministers

Business Journal — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:04:47 +0000

There are growing indications that the Senate may not confirm Hon. Rotimi Amaechi and Babatunde Raji Fashola as ministers following growing allegations of corruption during their tenure as executive governors of Rivers and Lagos states respectively. A high-ranking PDP Senator from the South-South region told Business Journal on condition of anonymity in Abuja that the PDP-caucus at the Senate will make sure that both Amaechi and Fashola fail the ministerial confirmation hurdle.

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Saraki’s Albatross: The Need to Sheath Animosity

Business Journal — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:02:28 +0000

When the 2015 general elections were approaching, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) preached and campaigned transformation and transition from the status quo that the former ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) used in administering the affairs of the nation for nearly two decades. The APC clamoured for substitution of the then state of affairs. They adduced reasons why it was good for Nigeria to make the 2015 election and its aftermath different in some particular ways, without permanently losing former characteristics or essence of nationhood to replace what they described as slow pace of development which is change.

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