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The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Dr Oluwatayo Aduloju, has emphasised the critical role of universities in driving development, fostering wealth creation, and enhancing global competitiveness.
3 days ago
Nigeria is a nation that is richly endowed with natural resources, with the potential to harness its vast population for economic growth. Despite this, unemployment remains one of the country’s major challenges―just like several other developing nations
10 Jan
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that the newly rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures will be unveiled by the end of January 2025.
23 Nov
The Thematic Lead, Tourism and Hospitality Industries, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Ngozi Ngoka, has said that tourism is the bedrock of all economic activities, as a lot of countries survived through tourism after major crisis
15 Oct
Wealthy Nigerians earning ₦100 million and above monthly may soon face a 25 per cent personal income tax rate if a new bill is passed
9 Oct
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and industrialisation.
8 Oct
The Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria'
21 Sep
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and News Central Television are looking at forming a powerful alliance to set the stage for a transformative journey of economic prosperity.
17 Sep
At the just concluded 65th annual conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja, one of the highlights of the annual ritual was the conferment of the 2024 Distinguished Economic Service Award on seven eminent Nigerians.
16 Sep
The Federal Government said the bold economic policies it is taking will deliver sustained growth and promote macroeconomic stability, social inclusion, productivity and competitiveness.
14 Sep
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said that the current economic situation in Nigeria is scary.
13 Sep
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said the economic situation in Nigeria presently is scary. The private sector-led think tank group said the country needs to take bold and decisive steps to address the challenges. Chairman of the NESG, Mr. Niyi Yusuf, at a pre-summit news conference in Abuja on Friday, noted that one…
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has warned his eight newly inaugurated commissioners to resist every temptation to divert public funds for personal use. Mohammed issued this warning immediately after swearing in the new appointees, urging them to use government resources judiciously and see themselves as servants of the people, not “their masters.” “Ours is…
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A 10-man gang of kidnappers has reportedly abducted five persons, including a woman, her daughter, a visitor and two men at the Odo-Eku community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Members of vigilance groups, local hunters, and other security agencies have already been deployed to the surrounding communities in a bid to rescue…
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Israel on Thursday accused Hamas of backtracking on parts of the Gaza ceasefire deal announced a day earlier, and said cabinet will not meet on the deal until Hamas's agreement is confirmed.
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NOLLYWOOD filmmakers have always captured the essence of Lagos — whether in crime thrillers showing its murky underside, comedies portraying it as a city of chaos and errors, or romance stories where one can be swept up by passion and desire in the city that never sleeps. This, Jade Osiberu has done in Christmas in…
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The Italian Deputy Country Representative for the World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation (WSDGO), Alex Goodluck, on Thursday, reaffirmed his dedication to creating opportunities for Nigerian youths, aligning his initiatives with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A staunch advocate of sustainable development, Goodluck continues to spearhead programs that equip young Nigerians with the skills…
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Tour operators said Thursday that North Korea had reopened a border city to foreign tourists, five years after Pyongyang sealed its frontiers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. North Korea shut its borders in early 2020 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and later bolstered defences along its northern boundary with China to deter…
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From January 8th to 9th, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, paid an official visit to Nigeria. During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with President Tinubu and Foreign Minister Tuggar, which yielded fruitful results. After four…
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Apple lost its status as the best selling smartphone brand in the crucial Chinese market last year, new data showed Thursday, with a pair of local rivals surpassing it with surging shipments.
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a default notice and intention-to-seal order to Atlantic Blue Hotel in Lekki Phase 1 for failing to comply with the state’s waste management regulations. The enforcement action was announced by LAWMA’s Managing Director, Muyiwa Gbadegbesin, in a statement on Thursday. According to Gbadegbesin, the hotel failed to…
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A middle-aged woman alleged to have abducted a three-year-old boy, Mohammed Naziru, who was returning from the mosque after prayer alongside his eight-year-old sister, last week Friday, in the Iwaya area of Lagos, has been nabbed by police decoy operatives. The woman, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, was said to have covered herself…