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Afrinvest Flags Gaps in Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Target
Afrinvest West Africa Limited has warned that more than two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria is yet to chart a clear path toward achieving its $1…
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Nigeria Steps Up IMO Council Campaign in New York
Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization Council under Category C has advanced to a new stage in New York, where the Minister of Marine…
Business
FICAN 2025 Conference Gains Strong Support from Financial Regulators and Institutions
The 2025 Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has secured robust backing from the country’s leading financial regulators and institutions, reaffirming its position as a…
Business
Nigeria and South Africa Push for Deeper Economic Ties Beyond Oil
Nigeria and South Africa are seeking to rebalance their economic relationship by exploring investments beyond oil and gas, with officials from both countries urging increased engagement in non-oil…
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FG, World Bank Expand Nutrition Budget Training Nationwide
The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with the World Bank, has commenced the fourth round of training for budget officers from states across Nigeria…
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EFCC Detains Former NNPCL GMD Mele Kyari Over Refinery Funds
Mele Kyari, the immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in…
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Nigeria’s Inflation Records Sustained Decline as Prices Continue to Ease
Nigeria’s inflation rate has continued to show signs of sustained relief, with headline inflation falling to 21.88 percent in July 2025 from 22.22 percent in June. This marks…
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FIRS, EFCC Strengthen Partnership to Boost Tax Compliance and Revenue Protection
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed their commitment to deepen collaboration in order to strengthen Nigeria’s tax compliance…
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Nigeria’s Charcoal Industry Holds Huge Untapped Potential — Akarah
Mr. Ebenezer Akarah, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bricks to Crib Company, has said that the untapped charcoal industry in Nigeria holds the key to lifting many…
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Nigeria’s Commercial Banks Shrink as Titan Trust Merges with Union Bank
The number of commercial banks in Nigeria is reducing as Titan Trust Bank has completed its merger with Union Bank. Industry analysts expect Providus Bank to take over…