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2027 elections pose big threats to Nigeria’s economic reforms – NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has warned that the 2027 general elections could pose the most serious threat yet to Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, cautioning that reform fatigue and policy reversals often emerge as political cycles draw closer. The warning was issued during the presentation of the NESG 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, where the group highlighted […]

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Build economic growth on productivity not inflation, NESG tells FG

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group has called on the Federal Government to anchor its economic growth objectives on productivity and not inflation. Making this call in a report on the outcome of the Gross Domestic Product rebasing exercise recently concluded by the National Bureau of Statistics, NESG said: “The rebasing of Nigeria’s GDP is more […]

Business

Financial institutions must lead in shaping AI future — NESG

The Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Niyi Yusuf, has called on Nigeria’s financial sector to take the lead in building a responsible and inclusive future for artificial intelligence, as the technology reshapes the landscape of banking and financial services. Yusuf, who also serves as Managing Partner at Verraki Partners, made the call during […]

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2025 budget inadequate for Nigeria’s social infrastructure needs, NESG warns

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has raised concerns over the 2025 federal budget, labeling it inadequate to address Nigeria’s pressing social and infrastructure demands, despite increased overall spending compared to prior years. In its latest report, titled “2025 FGN Budget Analysis: Can The Budget Deliver a Major Economic Boost”, the NESG highlighted that public investment […]

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NESG urges FG to maintain 2.2mbpd oil output for 2025 budget

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group has recommended that the Federal Government sustain crude oil production at 2.2 million barrels per day to ensure the feasibility of the 2025 budget and stabilize the economy. The NESG’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Tayo Aduloju, emphasized this during a media briefing on the group’s 2025 strategic vision and private […]

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NESG slams senate’s decision to suspend tax reform bills

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has criticized the Senate’s decision to suspend action on the tax reform bills, which have sparked widespread controversy across the country. The Chief Executive Officer of NESG, Dr Tayo Aduloju, made this disclosure during a media session on Friday. On Wednesday, the Senate suspended action on the tax reform bills […]

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How Naira instability, inflation affected businesses in Oct – Report

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group in partnership with Stanbic IBTC has listed high inflation, rising interest rates, and the instability of the Naira in the foreign exchange market as contributors to challenges faced by businesses in Nigeria. The NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor for October revealed that the business environment remains weak, with a bleak […]

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Inflation, food price hike major cause of malnutrition — NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has identified inflation and rising food costs as major factors to malnutrition and food insecurity among Nigeria’s millions of mothers and children. This disclosure was made by the CEO Of NESG , Dr. Tayo Aduloju on Friday at the press briefing of the Policy Innovation Centre, according to Nairametrics. The […]

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Climate Foundation, NESG partner to pilot energy transition plan

By Melvin Onwubuke The African Climate Foundation and National Economic Summit Group are partnering to provide, private sector support for Nigeria’s energy transition plan. This was disclosed on Saturday at a workshop tagged “Private Sector Stakeholders Engagement Towards a Successful Nigeria’s Energy Transition,” according to Daily Trust. The focus was to strengthen the public – […]

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How human capital devt will curb brain drain, unemployment – NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has emphasized the necessity for public and private sector stakeholders to support and ensure human capital development. The Punch reported that the group said in a statement that doing this was essential to tackling Nigeria’s problems with brain drain and unemployment. The chairperson of the NES 29 Central Organising Committee, Amina […]

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NESG, others partner to increase food fortification

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, collaborated with eHealth Africa and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, on Thursday to propose a solution for boosting food fortification in Nigeria’s food sector in response to the rising number of cases of malnutrition and food poisoning-related illnesses and deaths in the country. Vanguard reported that this happened when […]

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NESG, others partner to increase food fortification

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, collaborated with eHealth Africa and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, on Thursday to propose a solution for boosting food fortification in Nigeria’s food sector in response to the rising number of cases of malnutrition and food poisoning-related illnesses and deaths in the country. Vanguard reported that this happened when […]