Economy

Nigeria’s poverty rate to rise 3.6% by 2027 – World Bank

The World Bank has projected that poverty in Nigeria will increase by 3.6 percentage points over the next five years,…

Tinubu okays investments, securities act 2024 to strengthen capital market

President Bola Tinubu has formally assented to the Investments and Securities Act 2024, replacing the Investments and Securities Act No.…

NLC president blasts FG over excessive taxes, tariffs

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has fiercely criticised the government's economic policies, accusing it of overburdening…

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FG urges full SDG integration into national development plans

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals hinges…

Tinubu’s reforms will stand the test of time, says Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence…

Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen economic ties for food security

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,…

Reflect food price reductions, FG warns retailers against exploitation

The Federal Government has called on retailers to reflect the recent drop…

Finance minister calls for urgent diversification of Nigeria’s economy

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale…

Depend less on foreign aids, Okonjo-Iweala tells African leaders

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged…

South-East development commission targets $200bn economy by 2035

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South East Development…

Fubara vows to take position for uprightness in Rivers, PDP

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his commitment to taking bold…

New GMPC card will boost economic growth, enhance lives – NIMC DG

The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has…

Tarrif hike: Tinubu govt to finish off Nigerians, says Adeyanju

A prominent Nigerian lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticized the Federal Government's recent…

Tinubu steering Nigerian economy towards recovery, says budget minister

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has assured…

Minister assures Tinubu’s commitment to tackling national challenges

The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has assured…

NLC demands withdrawal of tax bills, pushes wage review

The Nigeria Labour Congress has reiterated its call for the withdrawal of…

Finance minister leads talks on Saudi investment in Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Finance has announced that Saudi Arabia is exploring…

Tinubu vows to slash inflation, boost local production

President Bola Tinubu has committed to reducing Nigeria's inflation rate from its…