FG admits inflation, insecurity persist despite ongoing economic reforms
The Federal Government on Tuesday acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms…
Economy
Nigeria’s economy stronger but poverty worsened, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that reforms implemented by the Nigerian government had strengthened the country’s economy, but warned that more…
Tinubu takes bullets to save Nigeria from economic disaster — Onanuga
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the Federal Government’s economic reforms. He said the…
FG unveils plan to unlock $74bn livestock economy by 2035
The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has outlined a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking Nigeria’s projected $74 billion livestock economy,…
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.…
Ibadan poised to lead Nigeria’s economic growth, says CCII
The President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Ajeniyi Ajewole, on Wednesday said Ibadan, Oyo State capital, possesses the capacity to…
Nigeria’s economic problem is talent allocation not shortage – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said Nigeria’s persistent economic struggles are driven less by a shortage of talent or ideas…
Nigeria’s economy strong against Middle Eastern tensions — Cardoso
Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has assured that Nigeria’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms have fortified the economy against potential shocks from escalating Middle…
OPL 245 dispute resolution will reposition economy – AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has stated that resolving the longstanding dispute over Oil Prospecting…
Senate hails FG’s launch of $7.7trn Halal economy plan
The Senate has hailed the Federal Government for the bold and forward-looking launch of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy. This strategic policy…
GDP under Obasanjo, Jonathan better than Tinubu’s govt — PDP chieftain
A Peoples Democratic Party presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has criticised the economic performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He said…
Seven critical issues shaping Nigeria’s economy in 2026 – PwC
As Nigeria transitions from economic stabilisation to growth, PricewaterhouseCoopers has identified seven key themes that will influence whether 2026 becomes a period…