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The vice president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
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National Economic Council okays Nigeria Agenda 2050

The National Economic Council, initiated to offer economic advise to the President, has endorsed the Nigeria Agenda 2050, on Thursday, in Abuja. The 2050 agenda is target at increasing real Gross Domestic Product growth by seven percent. It also aims at creating 165 million employment and reducing the number of people living in poverty from […]

Collapsed buildings in Turkey after the earthquake
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Turkey earthquake may cost Ankara $84.1bn – Group  

A business group has estimated that the impact of Turkey’s earthquake may cost the state capital, Ankara about $84.1 billion. This was based on the report that was published over the weekend by the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation. According to the estimation, $70.8 billion would be for the repairs of affected areas. An amount […]

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Imo to boost economy with agric export

The Imo State government has taken steps to boost the its economy by using the many opportunities that the agricultural industry presents. This was stated as an expert spoke during a webinar on Saturday organised by the state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Simon Ebegbulem. The Chief Economic Adviser to the state government, Professor Kenneth […]

Support, don't attack Dangote, Peter Obi tells critics
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Nigeria’s resources’ll be prudently, transparently managed – Obi

  Bisola David Presidential candidate Peter Obi, has said that he and Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, promise to provide the transformational and patriotic leadership that Nigeria desperately needs. He made this statement at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group Dialogue on the Nigerian Economy, which was held in Lagos on Monday under the theme “The Nigeria we need.” […]

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Imo govt to use tourism as economy booster

Bisola David     The Imo State Government has made public its plans to use tourism to grow the state’s economy.   The Punch reported that the state commissioner for tourism, Jerry Egemba, reaffirmed the commitment of the government to the development of tourism in the state and its openness to welcome investors in the […]

How 0.5% import tax will boost Nigerian economy - CPPE
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How 0.5% import tax will boost Nigerian economy – CPPE

Nigeria’s economy operating costs, production costs, and inflation will increase as a result of the 0.5% tax that is being imposed on all imports from Africa for the 2023 Finance Bill. This information was provided to Nairametrics by Dr. Muda Yusuf, Director of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, titled, “Tweaking the 2023 […]

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Recession: Experts advocate effective fiscal-monetary policy

Some economists in the North-East have urged the Federal Government to formulate effective fiscal and monetary policies to prevent Nigeria from sliding into recession. The experts including academics and financial analysts said the measure was imperative for building a vibrant economy and sustaining the gains recorded in the agriculture sector which enabled the country to […]

Access Bank nears completion of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
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Nigeria resources enough to end economic crisis – Access Bank chair

The Chairman Of Access Bank Plc, Mrs. Dere Awosika, said that the Federal Government, with resources appropriation, has the power to resolve its fiscal problems. Awosika made this known while addressing the 22nd edition of NECCI Public Relations Roundtable in Lagos State on the theme, ‘Danger of a Single Story: Communication and Reputational Crisis in […]