In a swift response to President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, China has imposed a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States. The move comes just hours after Trump announced the same tariff rate against Beijing as part of his reciprocal tariff plan. According to The Wall Street Journal, China’s new tariffs will […]
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concerns over the absence of credible individuals within President Bola Tinubu’s administration to effectively communicate its economic policies. At the 21st Memorial Lecture of Chief Gani Fawehinmi held in Lagos on Wednesday, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria stated that the government lacks reliable […]
IntroductionAs Nigeria grapples with rising debt levels, the Federal Government (FG) has significantly exceeded its domestic borrowing target for 2024. With President Bola Tinubu poised to present the 2025 national budget to the National Assembly, borrowing remains a critical issue. The FG has already surpassed its 2024 borrowing limit by N4 trillion—67% higher than initially […]
The President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Alhaji Shettima Yerima, has voiced concerns over the northern region’s dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an exclusive interview, Yerima discussed the challenges surrounding the Tax Reforms Bill, insecurity, and economic hardships, urging the government to adopt measures that would address the region’s concerns and […]