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Nigeria’s economy steadily improving under Bola Ahmed Tinubu — Mohammed Idris

Nigeria’s economy steadily improving under Bola Ahmed Tinubu — Mohammed Idris

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s economy is gradually stabilising under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attributing the progress to the administration’s far-reaching...

Sundry Markets Limited- Owners of Marketsquare Supermarkets, listed as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2025 by the Financial Times

Sundry Markets Limited- Owners of Marketsquare Supermarkets, listed as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2025 by the Financial Times

Sundry Markets Limited (SML) has been honored by the Financial Times (FT) as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year. In its 2025 edition, which is the fourth in the series, FT, in collaboration with Statista,...

Nigeria’s economic challenges are real but not new – Katsina governor

Nigeria’s economic challenges are real but not new – Katsina governor

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has offered a frank and reflective take on Nigeria’s economic situation while highlighting practical steps his administration is taking to reduce hardship, boost employment, and reform healthcare....

Over one million Nigerians benefiting from business, student loan — FG

Over one million Nigerians benefiting from business, student loan — FG

The Federal Government says over one million Nigerians have so far benefited from various loan and grant schemes under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, even as proceeds from the removal of petrol subsidy are being reinvested into major...

Nigeria’s economic recovery boosted under Tinubu – FG

Nigeria’s economic recovery boosted under Tinubu – FG

BY TEDDY NWANUNOBI The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the Nigerian economy is steadily improving under President Bola Tinubu, attributing the progress to the wide-ranging reforms being implemented...

Nigeria Secures $747m Loan To Fast-track Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria Secures $747m Loan To Fast-track Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan to fund Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a major infrastructure push expected to reshape Nigeria’s transportation and economic landscape. The 47.47km stretch from Victoria...

Nigeria pushes for cost-reflective tariffs to ease power sector debt

Nigeria pushes for cost-reflective tariffs to ease power sector debt

Nigeria is embarking on an ambitious set of reforms to revitalize its beleaguered power sector amid an escalating ₦4 trillion debt owed to power generation companies. Spearheading this strategic shift is Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo...

Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans

Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans

Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar on Friday said that his country would not bow to increasing US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans as President Donald Trump wants them to do. Tuggar said Trump was attempting to strong-arm...

Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills

Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills

In a landmark bilateral initiative, the Nigerian government has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youth with transformative digital capabilities, entrepreneurial...

Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China

ABUJA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) has officially launched a new Mandarin-language radio program titled "Ni Hao, China" ("Hello, China") to foster people-to-people communication and strengthen cultural ties...

Nigerian Stock Market Booms As Investors Gain ₦1.8 Trillion In One Day

Nigerian Stock Market Booms As Investors Gain ₦1.8 Trillion In One Day

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced a historic leap on Thursday, July 10, as investors amassed a record ₦1.806 trillion in a single day, following a substantial surge in the All-Share Index (ASI). The ASI soared by 2,457.13 points or...

Nigeria: NGX market caps rise to $51.4bln as GTCO lists new shares

Nigeria: NGX market caps rise to $51.4bln as GTCO lists new shares

The Nigerian stock market maintained its bullish run to close trading session on a positive note on Thursday, amidst despite recording mixed outcomes in key performance indicators. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalization increased by...

Nigerian fintech startup LemFi expands operations to Egypt

Nigerian fintech startup LemFi expands operations to Egypt

Nigerian payments startup LemFi, which already has a strong presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, has announced the launch of its low-cost, reliable international payment services to Egypt. Founded by Ridwan...

NigeriaWorks 2030: Stakeholders meet in Abuja to shape future workforce strategy

NigeriaWorks 2030: Stakeholders meet in Abuja to shape future workforce strategy

Key figures from government, industry, and development sectors are expected to gather in Abuja on Thursday, July 17, for a closed-door executive consultation aimed at advancing Nigeria’s future workforce strategy under the NigeriaWorks 2030...

The African Continental Free Trade Area: a game-changer for the financial sector

The African Continental Free Trade Area: a game-changer for the financial sector

Chris Egberink|Published 3 hours ago 3min Global intra-regional trade figures show Africa at roughly 16% - a stark contrast to Europe (65%) and Asia (43%). The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to address this disparity by...

Cryptocurrency chaos and the price of digital ignorance

Cryptocurrency chaos and the price of digital ignorance

The warning issued by the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams across Africa deserves urgent national reflection. In his address...

Nigerian stock market hits historic N1.806trn gains

Nigerian stock market hits historic N1.806trn gains

The Nigerian Stock Exchange, under Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX, Limited, recorded a historic milestone as investors gained N1.806 trillion in a single day. This development follows a significant rise in the All-Share Index, ASI, which surged by...

Nigeria’s Refineries May Never Work Despite $18billion Spent For Maintenance— Al

Nigeria’s Refineries May Never Work Despite $18billion Spent For Maintenance— Al

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has raised serious concerns about the operational functionality of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, warning that they may never work again despite having...

Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar

Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said Nigeria and other African countries have been increasingly pressured by the US to accept Venezuelan deportees. According to the minister, the recent 10 per cent tariff imposed on Nigeria by...

Nigeria rejects pressure to accept deported Venezuelans

Nigeria rejects pressure to accept deported Venezuelans

Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar on Friday said that his country would not bow to increasing US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans as President Donald Trump wants them to do. Tuggar said Trump was attempting to strong-arm...

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