Economy

Economy

FG partners GIZ to deepen financial literacy in Nigeria

Cynthia Egboboh Aug 03, 2019

The Federal Government is partnering Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to deepen financial literacy in Nigeria. Dennis Fischer, head, Access...

Economy

Debt sustainability essential for meeting SDGs in Africa - ECA

Hope Moses-Ashike Aug 02, 2019

United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) sees debt sustainability as essential for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

Economy

FG, Arise Nigeria to woo over 100 Canadian investors to Nigeria

Harrison Edeh Aug 01, 2019

Arise O Nigeria Initiative in Collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment (FMITI) is set to lure at...

Economy

NIPC records $15.15bn investment announcements in 43 projects across 12 states,FCT

Harrison Edeh Aug 01, 2019

‎The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission,NIPC has announced investment worth of $15.15bn investment announcements in 43 projects across 12 states of...

Economy

What first quarter 2019 export figures mean for domestic firms, SMES

Teliat Sule Aug 01, 2019

There is no doubt that Nigerian firms are now raising their game in order to enhance their top and bottom...

Economy

UPDATED: Investment commitments in Nigeria falls 67% to $15.15bn in six months

Oluwasegun Olakoyenikan Jul 31, 2019

Investment commitment to various sectors of the Nigerian economy fell by 67 percent in the first half of 2019 to...

Economy

Delta wants NLC to proffer solutions to nation's economy challenges

Mercy Enoch Jul 30, 2019

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Monday, asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to go beyond agitating for welfare of workers...

Economy

Brazil, key template for Nigeria on development banking, says Kaberuka

Onyinye Nwachukwu Jul 29, 2019

Nigeria could learn lessons from the Brazilian development bank template which thrives on the back of correction on market failures,...

Economy

Financial Derivatives Company hosts stakeholders to discuss unification of foreign exchange in Nigeria

Anthony Nlebem Jul 29, 2019

Following the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) by the Nigerian Government on July 7, 2019, economic...

Economy

Abia to keep faith with World Bank’s programmes - Ikpeazu

Anthony Nlebem Jul 27, 2019

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has praised the World Bank for its consistent support to the state and assured...

Economy

Ikpeazu lauds Diaspora Nigerians for contributing to national development

Anthony Nlebem Jul 27, 2019

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has thanked Nigerians in the Diaspora for their relentless contributions to national development through...

Economy

Nigeria's GDP can hit $1.5trn with new national carrier - Sirika

Owede Agbajileke Jul 26, 2019

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could hit over $1.5 trillion if the new national carrier is fully operational. Former minister...

Economy

CBN clarifies proposed policy on FX restriction to importers of milk

Cynthia Egboboh Jul 26, 2019

The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified its proposed policy on Forex restrictions to importers of milk stating that...

Economy

AfCFTA: Why Nigeria must devise measures to prevent being turned to dumping ground 

Sikirat Shehu Jul 26, 2019

Abdulgafar Ijaya, a Professor of Economics at University of Ilorin has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing Nigeria to partake...

Economy

Economy: Experts set new roadmap for Federal Govt

Anthony Ailemen Jul 25, 2019

Economic experts on Thursday reeled out new economic roadmap for the Federal Government, as President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to commence...