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Nigeria marks first fuel scarcity-free yuletide in years
Federal Government’s intention behind an upward review of pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, was fully achieved in 2018, as Nigerians did not only have…
Osinbanjo sees corporate governance code improving Nigeria’s business climate
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the official launch of the Nigerian Code of Corporate governance 2018 says the Federal government is optimistic of a sustainable business environment with the…
Update1: Inflation rate, at 11.44%, hits 7-month high on election fears
The growing anxiety over next month’s general elections appears to be having serious effects on Africa’s biggest economy as annual inflation hit a seven-month high of 11.44 percent, up from…
Emefiele may give way if Atiku wins
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of Nigerian opposition party, PDP, has continued to criticise the policies of the Godwin Emefiele-led central bank, in a signal that Emefiele,…
Reps begin consideration of 2019 budget proposal, Thursday
The House of Representatives on resumption from the 4 weeks recess, unveiled plans to commence debate on the 2019 budget proposal.
Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of…
Assembly increases Bauchi 2019 budget by N2bn
Bauchi State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the state’s 2019 Budget Bill, less than a month after Governor Muhammed Abubakar presented it.
The legislature increased the budget by N2…
Economy trumps politics at Lagos gubernatorial debate
Economic issues took a front seat at the Lagos gubernatorial debate organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry(LCCI) last Friday.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All progressives…
Expand tax base, dispose assets to solve Nigeria’s debt crises – experts
Experts across Nigeria have advised the Federal Government to expand its tax base and dispose identifiable assets to end the country’s rising debt profile.
Nigeria’s total public debt stock…
Manufacturers expect naira stability, improved infrastructure to grow port business…
Stability of naira in the foreign exchange market, improved road infrastructure within the ports environs and outcome of 2019 general elections are expected to drive business at the nation’s…
Property market offers good time for investors looking beyond current lull
The persisting economic downturn in Nigeria, affecting individuals, families and institutions, has caused major shifts in demand, supply and pricing of real estate assets, creating an…