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FG Assures Nigerians of Economic Recovery Amid Ongoing Reforms
The Federal Government has reassured citizens of better days ahead as it continues implementing key policies to strengthen the economy.
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office last year, significant reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and naira floatation have been introduced, leading to short-term economic challenges, including inflation and rising fuel prices.
Speaking at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, acknowledged the difficulties but expressed optimism about the future. He highlighted early signs of improvement, including GDP growth and a stabilizing external trade balance, signaling that the government’s efforts are starting to yield results.
Bagudu stressed the need for sustained collaboration to overcome years of under-investment, reaffirming the government’s commitment to its economic recovery agenda.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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