Economy

Economy

Obaseki charges appointees to intensify Lassa fever campaign

Osa Victor Obayagbona Jan 17, 2019

Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, says the state government has intensified efforts to curb Lassa fever in the state and...

Economy

FG deepens partnership with IFAD on food security

BusinessDay Jan 17, 2019

Federal Government has reiterated commitment to food security as it deepens partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)...

Economy

Nigeria marks first fuel scarcity-free yuletide in years

BusinessDay Jan 17, 2019

Federal Government’s intention behind an upward review of pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, was...

Economy

Osinbanjo sees corporate governance code improving Nigeria's business climate

Harrison Edeh Jan 17, 2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the official launch of the Nigerian Code of Corporate governance 2018 says the Federal government...

Economy

Update1: Inflation rate, at 11.44%, hits 7-month high on election fears

Oladehinde Oladipo Jan 17, 2019

The growing anxiety over next month’s general elections appears to be having serious effects on Africa’s biggest economy as annual...

Economy

Emefiele may give way if Atiku wins

Lolade Akinmurele Jan 16, 2019

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of Nigerian opposition party, PDP, has continued to criticise the policies of the Godwin Emefiele-led...

Economy

Reps begin consideration of 2019 budget proposal, Thursday

Kehinde Akintola Jan 16, 2019

The House of Representatives on resumption from the 4 weeks recess, unveiled plans to commence debate on the 2019 budget...

Economy

Assembly increases Bauchi 2019 budget by N2bn

Osa Victor Obayagbona Jan 16, 2019

Bauchi State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the state’s 2019 Budget Bill, less than a month after Governor Muhammed...

Economy

Economy trumps politics at Lagos gubernatorial debate

Odinaka Anudu Jan 16, 2019

Economic issues took a front seat at the Lagos gubernatorial debate organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry(LCCI)...

Economy

Expand tax base, dispose assets to solve Nigeria’s debt crises - experts

Israel Odubola Jan 16, 2019

Experts across Nigeria have advised the Federal Government to expand its tax base and dispose identifiable assets to end the...

Economy

Manufacturers expect naira stability, improved infrastructure to grow port business in 2019

Amaka Anagor-Ewuzie Jan 16, 2019

Stability of naira in the foreign exchange market, improved road infrastructure within the ports environs and outcome of 2019 general...

Economy

Property market offers good time for investors looking beyond current lull

Chuka Uroko Jan 16, 2019

The persisting economic downturn in Nigeria, affecting individuals, families and institutions, has caused major shifts in demand, supply and pricing...

Economy

Nigeria inflation rate hits 11.44 percent in December 2018

Oladehinde Oladipo Jan 16, 2019

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2018. The report put...

Economy

Nigeria projected to maintain policy rate as global trends worry major central banks

Segun Adams Jan 16, 2019

Nigeria has been projected to maintain its current monetary policy rate of 14 percent at the end of 2019, according...

Economy

Nigeria Customs generates over N3.1trn revenue in three years

Amaka Anagor-Ewuzie Jan 15, 2019

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it generated about N3.1 trillion in revenue into Federation Account in the last three...