UK economy extends recovery from COVID crash, growth seen fading
Britain’s economy grew for a third month in a row in July as pubs, restaurants and other sectors reopened after the coronavirus lockdown. But the […]
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UK economy extends recovery from COVID crash, growth seen fading
Britain’s economy grew for a third month in a row in July as pubs, restaurants and other sectors reopened after the coronavirus lockdown. But the […]
Allow private sector to drive economy, PDP urges FG
The People Democratic Party (PDP), National Working Committee (NWC), has urged the Federal Government to allow the private sector to drive the country’s economy. […]
PDP to Buhari: Allow private sector to drive economy
The People Democratic Party (PDP), National Working Committee (NWC), has urged the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to allow the private sector […]
Post-COVID-19: Church prays for restoration of nation’s economy
The Catholic Church on Sunday conducted ‘Restoration Mass’ during which the parishioners prayed to God to restore individuals and the nation’s economy disrupted by the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria not ready for full-scale re-opening of economy — PTF
The Federal Government said on Thursday that the country “is not ready for full-scale re-opening of the economy.” The Secretary to the Government of the […]
COVID-19: Zero Oil Plan critical to Nigeria’s economy—NEPC
Mr Segun Awolowo, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), says active implementation of the Zero Oil Plan will boost Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings […]
RE-ISSUED: Economic Crunch: The Choice before President Muhammadu Buhari
By Adegbenro Adebanjo There is nothing new under the sun so goes a popular saying. But for most Nigerians the prevailing economic crunch is actually […]
Kalu’s visit: IBB commends Stanel Group over contribution to Nigeria’s economy
Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), has commended Stanel Group’s Chief Executive, Stanley Uzochukwu, over his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s economy. […]
Recalling Predictions on the Death of the Nigerian State
By Jibrin Ibrahim What I hear on a daily basis is that the Nigerian State has died or is dying and people want the remnants […]
NECA urges FG on power sector, economy
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the Federal Government to strategically address the challenges in the power sector. The Director-General, Dr Timothy Olawale, […]
Presidency reacts to Q2 NBS figure, says no cause for alarm
The Presidency says the Second Quarters 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is relatively far better than […]
Dollar drifts ahead of key Fed speech as economic worries grow
The dollar held steady against most currencies on Wednesday as traders braced for U.S. data expected to show a slowdown in durable goods orders and […]
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi: One Year at NITDA, By Hameed Taiwo
This month last year, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of a little known man called Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi as the Director General of the […]
GSI: Banks recover N50.32m loans from defaulters in 9 days – CBN
Mr Kevin Amugo, Director, Financial Policy and Regulation, CBN, said Nigerian banks recovered about N50.32 million bad loans from debtors within nine days the country […]
Financial experts urge CBN to stabilise forex against rising inflation
Financial experts on Tuesday expressed concerns on the country’s rising inflation rate currently at 12.82 per cent, and called for stabilisation of the exchange rate. […]
MTEF/FSP 2021-2023: How FG is managing financial crisis – Agba
Following the financial crisis occasioned by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has instituted fiscal measures aimed at improving revenue and entrenching a regime […]
NYSC strengthens partnership with research institute
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the scheme is strengthening existing partnership with the National Cereals Research Institute to train more corps members on […]
Australia announces biggest budget deficit since World War II
Australia says its budget deficit will be 85.8 billion Australian dollars (AD) ($61.2 billion) in 2019-20 and AD184.5 billion in 2020-21. This marks the biggest deficit […]
Minister advocates stricter VISA regime to address issue of illegal mining
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development says the ministry is working with the Ministry of Interior Affairs to make issuance of tourist […]
SEC to streamline market investment processes to attract more investors — DG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has promised to streamline processes involved in getting back investments in the market to boost investors’ confidence. Mr Lamido Yuguda, […]
FG to save $300m from barite importation – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the Federal Government will soon ban the importation of barite to help the country […]
JUST IN: Buhari assents to revised 2020 Appropriation Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, assented to the revised 2020 Appropriation Bill of N10.8 trillion. According to him in an address monitored on ChannelsTV, the […]
NEC, PTF to have further discussions on reopening of economy, schools – Okowa
The National Economic Council(NEC) says it will hold further discussions with the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) on reopening of the economy and schools. Gov. […]
Post COVID-19: FG proposes N2.3trn to boost mining, other sectors
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says Federal Government has proposed N2.3 trillion to boost the mining and other sectors of […]