Nigeria loses 1m barrels of crude to theft daily – Lawan
The President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria loses one million barrels of crude oil daily to crude theft. He made the remarks at […]
Nigeria Economy
Olojo festival: Buhari urges Nigerians to embrace farming
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to embrace farming to enhance the country’s food security. Buhari made the appeal in a message to the annual […]
Pantami excited with unprecedented 28.44% highest ever ICT contribution to Nigeria’s GDP
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) is excited over the remarkable contribution of the Information […]
There’s urgent need to diversify Nigeria’s economy – CBN
The Director of Trade and Exchange Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Ozoemena Nnaji, says there is urgent need to diversify the Nigerian economy […]
60% youths involvement in agriculture can solve unemployment challenge, says Miss Agriculture
Miss Agriculture Nigeria, Miss Eucharia Odida, has said that if 60 per cent of youths in the country venture into agriculture, the unemployment challenge in […]
Nigeria Govt to spend N6.72trn on subsidy In 2023
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it will make provision for subsidy in 2023 to the tune of N6.72 trillion. Minister of Finance […]
The Nigeria’s pitiable economic and education sectors By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
The global community is presently in agreement that just as an unchained torrent of water submerges whole country sides and devastates crops, even so, lack […]
MPR AT 13% – Misdiagnosis and wrong medication for Nigeria’s ailing economy By NICK AGULE
Introduction Between 23rd and 24th May 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met and one of the key decisions taken […]
FACT-CHECK: Bill Gates didn’t say $1.6 bn invested in Nigerian economy yield no result
CLAIM: A photo-montage with text, reading “I have invested $1.6 billion in Nigerian economy with no result – Bill Gates” is being circulated on WhatsApp, […]
No Rule of Law – No Economy By NICK AGULE
Introduction The rule of law is defined as the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality of all citizens before the law, […]
Nigeria has potential to be world’s biggest economy — Bauchi Gov
Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed says Nigeria has the potential to become the world’s biggest economy if properly developed. Governor Mohammed who has made […]
Poor treasury management bane of Nigeria’s economy’- Expert
By EDDY OCHIGBO Kaduna – Lack of efficient and prudent treasury management in the country have been identified as the source of fraud and sharp […]
IMF attributes Nigeria’s economic recovery to govt policy support
International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Nigerian economy is recovering from a historic downturn benefiting from government policy support, rising oil prices and international financial […]
FirstBank’s SMEConnect portal could be the differentiator for SMEs in Nigeria
Over a hundred years since banks came into Nigeria, services rendered to small and medium scale businesses were limited to core banking services and transactions. […]
Danbatta underscores significance of telecom contribution to GDP as NCC receives new awards
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – On a note that signals a momentous year for the Commission, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has already put two […]
Fuel subsidy removal will improve businesses – Industrialist
The Managing Director, Coleman Wires and Cables, Mr George Onafowokan, says fuel subsidy removal will impact positively on the business environment and as well stabilise […]
Artist says art, creativity can boost Nigeria’s economy
A fine artist, Ms Nisi Ogulu, says arts and creativity can contribute significantly to the nation’s economy if Nigerian artists are given the enabling environment […]
Doing business in Nigeria is horrible – Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun laments
Popular Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu, has expressed frustration concerning the harsh climate of Nigeria’s business environment. The Chief Daddy actress currently runs a hair salon, Wash […]
SMEDAN partners Google to train 3,700 youths on digital skills
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has partnered Google DigitalSkill, alongside MindtheGap, to train about 3,700 […]
Factors that’ll shape stock market, economy in 2022 – Experts
Some capital market operators have listed events that will shape the stock market and the economy in 2022. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria […]