We’ll make withdrawal of huge cash unattractive to promote cashless economy – Emefiele
By Ismaila Chafe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says with the introduction of the redesigned Naira notes, no individual or […]
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Data governance will ensure maximum value derivation from digital economy – DG NITDA
Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa said that the governance of data and how Nigeria as a country seeks to position herself in this agenda is key to ensuring that maximum value is derived, and provide the needed support for the thriving innovation ecosystem.
Soludo says Anambra diversifying to agric-driven economy
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has warned that states may no longer pay their basic bills if they don’t move away from FAAC-based revenue to […]
Buhari urges police to embrace technology, notes govt impact on security, economy, corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Kano said three priorities of the administration, security, economy and corruption, have received significant attention, with measurable results, following his […]
We’ve made impact on security, economy, corruption – Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari says three priorities of his administration; security, economy and corruption, have received significant attention with measurable results. He said […]
NOA D-G urges production-based economy for rapid growth
The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA) Dr Garba Abari says Nigeria needs to be a production-based economy to ensure rapid growth. Abari made the assertion […]
Buhari appoints Gov. Sule member Council on Digital Economy – Officials
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State as a member of the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government.This is contained […]
NLNG leads stride to gas-powered economy
by Solomon Asowata A cardinal goal of the federal government is to transform the Nigerian economy into a gas-powered economy by 2030. Ancillary to that […]
I’ll leverage agriculture, industrialisation to diversify Nigeria’s economy – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, has promised to diversify Nigeria’s economy through agriculture and industrialisation. Amaechi said […]
Economist urges FG to focus more on agriculture to boost economy
An economist, Tope Fasua has urged the Federal Government to put more effort in the agriculture sector to address the global food crisis caused by […]
Functional biosafety law to bring benefits to economy — NABDA DG’
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency(NABDA) has said that successful operations of biosafety laws in Nigeria will bring significant benefits to farmers […]
NCC, Stakeholders Brainstorm on Blockchain’s Benefits to Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), stakeholders in the academia, the public sector and enthusiasts of technology for development, have deliberated on the benefits derivable from […]
Imo security/economy: Buhari summons Uzodinma, Power Minister, Economic Adviser
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, and his Chief Economic Adviser, Prof. Doyin […]
NIPC pledges FDI support to improve Nigeria’s economy
By Ikenna Osuoha The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) said it would support Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as part of efforts to improve the country’s […]
New weather stations positive for economy — NiMET
By Peter Amine The Director-General (D-G), Nigerian Metrological Agency, Prof. Mansur Matazu, said that the newly-inaugurated weather stations in Plateau would positively impact all sectors […]
Economy:Buhari reiterates FG’s commitment to partner with private sector
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration in partnering with the private sector to move the Nigerian economy. The president, represented by the […]
Amaechi tasks film makers on quality to boost economy
By Dorcas Jonah The Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has advised film producers to strive for quality that would make them compete favourable internationally […]
FG intensifying efforts to diversify economy via STI- Onu
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), says the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy through […]
There is need to transform Africa into knowledge-based economy – Osinbajo
By Ikenna Uwadileke Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called for appropriate strategy crucial to transforming Africa into knowledge-based and innovation-led society. Osinbajo made the call through […]
PDP lied on leaving $550bn economy-BMO
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not leave behind a $550bn economy when it lost power to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. The […]
Remove fuel Subsidy, rejig economy before 2023, group tells Buhari
By Haruna Salami A religious group, Nigeria Christian Forum, (NCF), a coalition of Protestants and Catholic faithful on Monday throw its weight behind fuel subsidy […]
Resuscitate refineries to boost economy, ex-CBN director urges FG
A former Director of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Titus Okunroumu, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts at resuscitating the nation’s […]
FG seeks standard Labour practice in informal economy
The Federal Government says it is working to ensure the implementation of a standard and effective Labour administration in the informal economy. The Minister of […]
Nigeria’s economy grows by 4.03% in Q3, 2021 — NBS
Mr Simon Harry, the Statistician-General of the Federation and Head of National Bureau of Statistics, has declared that the nation’s economy grew by 4.03 per […]
Agriculture remains most important component of Nigeria’s economy – AFMA
The Africa Farmers Management Association (AFMA) on Thursday says that agriculture still remains the most important component of Nigeria’s economy. Prof. Usman Haruna, the President […]