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The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) said the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) has the potential to contribute significantly to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) if fully harnessed.
25 Jan
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is looking at an inflation rate of 21.4 per cent under its inflation targeting regime, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, said yesterday.
11 Dec
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, and other stakeholders have called for tax holidays for businesses operating in Nigeria.
8 Nov
.Wants Govt to bridge gender gaps in access to healthcare, trade The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Dr. Tayo Aduloju, has called on the federal government to expand gender-inclusive economic opportunities, and bridge gaps in access to healthcare and advance gender equality. Briefing journalists on the forthcoming Gender and…
2 Nov
The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has selected 30 individuals for the behavioural insights network transparency and accountability (BINTA) fellowship, aimed at driving change and combating corruption in Nigeria. Supported by the MacArthur Foundation, the fellowship is designed to build capacity among innovators and changemakers as champions in the…
29 Oct
IN the vibrant city of Abuja, from October 23 and 24, 2023, a remarkable confluence of innovative ideas and vibrant discourse unfolded during the 29th Nigeria Economic Summit (NES). The theme of this year’s summit, ‘Pathways to Sustainable Economic Transformation and Inclusion,’ resonated profoundly as the nation’s finest minds converged to shape the destiny of…
25 Oct 2023
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says Nigeria is a safe haven for foreign investors to take advantage of. The minister said this during a press briefing at the end of the 2023 Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Wednesday. He said: ” Nigeria is an investment haven for investors, despite…
25 Oct 2023
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has established a centre for legislative reforms and economic development in its bid to build synergy between the public and the private sector.
25 Oct 2023
Federal government has been tasked by private sector players to scale up efforts and rethink strategy towards realising the Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs), 2030.
24 Oct 2023
In what looked like unveiling President Bola Tinubu’s government economic blueprint, the Federal Government said it is working to push Nigeria into a $1 trillion-economy in three years, precisely 2026
18 Oct 2023
Ahead of its 29th Economic Summit (NES 29), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has highlighted the urgency of promoting a strong national vision and ensuring equal rights and opportunities for citizens as a pathway to sustainable economic transformation The Think Tank, whose Summit is scheduled to hold from October 23 -24, 2023 will be…
10 Oct 2023
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has tasked stakeholders to leverage existing resources as a pipeline towards stimulating Nigeria’s economic recovery. The Think Tank, whose 29th economic summit (NES 29) is scheduled to hold from 23 – 24 October 2023 will be highlighting the subject as a sub-theme, adding that by optimizing resources, embracing innovation,…
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