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WORLD BANK URGES NIGERIA TO CUT GOVERNMENT WASTE AND FOCUS ON TARGETED POVERTY PROGRAMMES

The World Bank stated on Thursday that Nigeria must reduce government waste, channel spending towards targeted poverty alleviation programs, and adhere to realistic budgets...

FXCG: EMPOWERING NIGERIAN TRADERS WITH LOW-COST, HIGH-QUALITY FOREX TRADING EXPERIENCE

As Nigeria continues to emerge as a hub for financial innovation, more Nigerians are exploring the global forex markets. Forex trading, which allows individuals...

CBN GOVERNOR EMPHASIZES FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR WOMEN AT NIGERIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Yemi Cardoso, has highlighted the government's commitment to enhancing financial inclusion for women, describing...

NIGERIAN NAIRA RANKED AMONG WORST-PERFORMING CURRENCIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

The Nigerian naira has been identified as one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s...

BISOLA AIYEOLA JOINS CELEBRATION AS ONGA REWARDS CONSUMERS IN THE TASTE THE MILLIONS PROMO

Sensational and multitalented Nollywood actress, Bisola Aiyeola, participated in the "Onga Taste the Millions" promo celebration, where winners of ₦1 million were presented with...

PETROL MARKETERS TURN TO IMPORTATION AMID SHORTFALL FROM DANGOTE REFINERY

Petrol marketers in Nigeria are resorting to importing fuel to supplement the supply from the $20 billion Dangote Refinery. This decision follows concerns that...

KORA LAUNCHES ₦200 MILLION ENDOWMENT FUND FOR COVENANT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Kora, a leading financial technology company, has announced the creation of a ₦200 million endowment fund to support students at Covenant University. This fund,...

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso Urges Nigerians to Focus on Economic Fundamentals to Combat Inflation

During the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit held in Abuja on October 15, 2024, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi...

NIGERIA’S EXTERNAL DEBT: A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW AND CURRENT CONCERNS

Nigeria's external debt stands as the largest among all sub-Saharan African nations, despite having received debt waivers from the Paris Club, London Club, and...

Naira Depreciates Against the Dollar, Trading at N1,658.97

On Tuesday, the Naira depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,658.97 to the dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange's official trading platform indicated...

NIGERIA’S INFLATION RATE RISES TO 32.7% IN SEPTEMBER 2024

Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 32.7% in September 2024, reversing a two-month trend of consecutive declines, with August's rate recorded at 32.15%. This...

WORLD BANK ANNOUNCES $500 MILLION GRANT TO SUPPORT NIGERIA’S COVID-19 RECOVERY EFFORTS

The World Bank has announced a $500 million grant aimed at supporting Nigeria's recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will...

NAIRA APPRECIATES TO N1,680 PER DOLLAR IN PARALLEL MARKET

The Naira experienced an appreciation yesterday, rising to N1,680 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,690 per dollar last weekend. In a...

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Learn from seasoned financial experts and take your investment skills to the next level with the Coronation Fantasy League! Here’s everything you need to...

WORLD BANK URGES NIGERIA TO SUSTAIN REFORMS AMIDST HARDSHIP

The World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist, Mr. Indermit Gill, stated yesterday that the Federal Government should maintain ongoing reforms despite the current...

CBN URGES BANKS TO INVEST IN CYBERSECURITY TO PROTECT DEPOSITORS’ FUNDS

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on banks across the country to invest heavily in cybersecurity measures to safeguard depositors' savings from...

WORLD BANK VP INDIRMET GILL BACKS CBN GOVERNOR CARDOSO’S FOREIGN EXCHANGE UNIFICATION POLICY

The World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist, Mr. Indermit Gill, has expressed support for the Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso,...

Nigerian Stock Market Update: Seplat, Fidelity Bank, and FBNH Drive Marginal Gains

The Nigerian stock market has experienced a slight uptick, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All Share Index (ASI) rising by 0.09% to close the...

INCREASE IN WOMEN’S WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION COULD BOOST INDIA’S MANUFACTURING OUTPUT BY 9%, SAYS WORLD BANK

The World Bank's recent South Asia Development Update highlights the significant potential impact of increased female workforce participation on India's manufacturing output, projecting a...

INTERVIEW WITH PROF. ADEOLA ADENIKINJU: REFLECTIONS ON NIGERIA’S FUEL MARKET POST-DANGOTE REFINERY

In this interview, conducted by Emma Ujah, our Abuja Bureau Chief, the President of the Nigeria Economic Society, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, discusses the ongoing...

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