NESG urges amendment of tax PIA, electricity laws
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group has charged the National Assembly to amend the Nigeria Tax Act 2015, the Petroleum Industry Act, and…
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Official, parallel FX market rates show naira appreciation
The Naira demonstrated a firming trend against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Thursday, April 16, 2026, as increased…
Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.38% in March – NBS
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, up from 15.06 per cent in February, according to the…
Nigeria deploys AI to transform federal civil service operations
Nigeria is accelerating a sweeping digital overhaul of its federal civil service, deploying artificial intelligence and expanding paperless operations in a bid…
US-Israel-Iran war worsening economic woes of Nigeria, others — G24
The G-24 has expressed deep concern over multiple political crises and conflicts across the world, warning that the escalating war in the…
UK cracks down on illegal workers, introduces stricter workplace rules
The United Kingdom has announced plans to intensify enforcement against illegal working and introduce stricter workplace compliance measures targeting both employers and…
Nigeria’s growth to outpace UK, US others by 2027 — IMF
The International Monetary Fund says Nigeria’s economic growth rate will hit 4.3 per cent by 2027, outpacing estimates for eight advanced economies.…
Iran estimates $270bn cost of US-Israel war damages
The Iranian government on Tuesday estimated the cost of the war launched by the United States and Israel since February at $270…
France, UK to convene global talks to reopen Hormuz
France and Britain will co-host a video conference on Friday with countries ready to contribute to a “purely defensive mission” to secure…
FG begins payment of CONMESS arrears to resident doctors
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of long-standing salary arrears owed to resident doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, the…
Millions of workers globally lack social protection, ILO warns
The International Labour Organisation has warned on the state of global social protection systems, declaring that millions of workers remain exposed due…
Diezani denies taking bribes in UK corruption trial
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, accused of benefitting from proceeds of corruption in the United Kingdom in exchange for granting government contracts…