economy
24 Nov
The quest by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records over reforms initiated by him since assumption of office is a misplaced venture, says former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, in reaction to the Nigerian president’s comment in that regard while…
16 Oct
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently facing scrutiny for its persistent delays in delivering forward contracts. The delays have been a source of concern among businesses and investors who rely on these contracts for financial stability and risk management. Experts have also raised concerns that the persistent delays by the CBN in honouring…
21 Sep
Professional silence and inactions of accountants have contributed to the economic woes of Nigeria in the last few years, a public financial management and governance expert, Dr Chiwuike Uba, has said.
29 Aug
Rotarian Abayomi Adeyeri has admonished Nigerians to reduce their personal consumption and be ready to take bold steps to survive the current Nigeria’s economic dispensation.
18 Jun
Parliament or Assembly all over the world wherever it is established is the beckon of democracy and the most significant institution as every constituency in Nigeria is represented in the National and State assemblies.
12 Jun
Experts have urged policymakers and business managers to leverage available data to formulate policies, allocate resources, measure successes and enhance the efficiency of government programmes to bolster the economy.
6 Jun
As Senegalese struggle with the aftermath of deadly protests sparked by the conviction of an opposition leader, attention is shifting to the impact on the nation's economy.
24 May
President Joe Biden offered to freeze government spending at current levels during crunch debt talks with Republicans, which would reduce the deficit by $1 trillion, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday.
29 Jan
Several business transactions have been truncated due to insufficient funds caused mainly because of lack of new naira notes.
23 Jan
Ahead of the general elections, economists and allied professionals are beginning to see improved economic performance in the second half of the year.
1 Dec 2022
As a direct intervention fund to boost research and development-based economic activities in Nigeria, leading to commercially viable businesses, the partnership between the Czech Republic and Nigeria is yielding N9 billion
1 Dec 2022
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has challenged entrepreneurs in the state to up their skill set, as well as improve on their creative ideas to grow the state’s economy.
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OPERATIVES of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), have arrested two private vehicles owners for flouting traffic laws at Iyana-Oworo. The arrest was in response to series of complaints by motoring public on regular traffic gridlocks every evening from University of Lagos waterfront on Third Mainland Bridge, up to inward Iyana-Oworo axis Acting…
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About eight suspected armed bandits have reportedly killed a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Sunday Okoebor, in the early hours of yesterday in Koka area of Asaba, Delta State.
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As part of activities to celebrate and strengthen Franco-Nigerian business ties, the French-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), held its yearly French Week
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Nigeria is on track to be the world’s fourth-most populous country by 2050. It already has the largest economy in Africa and, with 60 percent of its population under the age of 25, it stands on the threshold of a demographic dividend that can dramatically...
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Chairman of Platform Petroleum Limited and Rivers State Accord governorship candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has been awarded the Euroknowledge Exceptional Leadership Award .
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has canvassed the support of agricultural scientists and experts as the nation grapples with the challenges of diversifying the economy.
33 mins ago
It was a sad day, yesterday, for residents of Obio Akpor council of Rivers state, after fire outbreak gutted a section of a filling station located along Rumuokwurushi Junction of the metropolis.
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Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned hearing to December 5 on a matter brought before it by a lawmaker, Edison Ehie, seeking to restrain Martin Amaewhule from presiding over the activities of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
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The National Union of Food, Beverages and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) has called on the Federal Government to provide a conducive atmosphere for local manufacturers to thrive.