FG considers new framework to measure economic success — Oyedele
The Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the Federal Government will adopt a new framework for assessing Nigeria’s economic performance.…
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Plateau gov pledges protection, business-friendly environment for Igbo community
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has pledged to sustain a peaceful and business-friendly environment across the state. He assured the Igbo community…
79% of Nigerians still poor despite reforms — World Bank
Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable…
Standard Chartered raises Nigeria’s inflation forecast to 15.5%
Standard Chartered Plc. expects the Central Bank of Nigeria to reduce interest rates by only 150 basis points in 2026. The bank…
Rising prices of essential goods will deepen poverty in Nigeria — IMF
The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising prices of essential goods will deepen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved…
Nigeria’s private sector grows for fifth straight month in June
Nigeria’s private sector sustained its growth momentum in June 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion as stronger customer demand and…
UN warns DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak may push 985,000 into poverty
A new United Nations assessment has raised alarm that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could unleash…
How Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria from economic collapse — Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, says President Bola Tinubu’s reforms prevented Nigeria’s economy from…
MSMEs are the engine room of Nigerian economy — Shettima
The Bola Tinubu’s administration is building a sustainable, enterprise-led Nigeria, where Micro Small and Medium-scaled Enterprises are improving livelihoods through the prosperity…
Tax reforms will bring monumental development to Nigeria — Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria will witness monumental development if…
Brent crude price falls, pounds rises amid US-Iran talks, Starmer’s resignation
Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over talks by the United States and Iran after mediators flagged a “roadmap” to a final…
Lagos positioned as Africa’s leading geo-economic hub — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa’s leading geo-economic hub, leveraging trade, infrastructure, finance, technology and human…