The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity is vital to unlocking Africa’s potential for job creation, industrial growth, and poverty reduction. In a new blog …
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IMF to Release New World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Reports Today
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, unveil its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report in Washington, D.C., during a hybrid press briefing as part of …
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FG Extends Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto Road Project to Abaji for Better Connectivity
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the ongoing Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto Road project to Abaji in the Federal Capital Territory, bringing the total length of the corridor to 199 kilometres. …
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PenCom Says Recapitalisation Will Strengthen Pension Industry
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said its ongoing recapitalisation requirement for licensed pension fund operators is a strategic move to strengthen the financial base of the industry and safeguard …
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SEC Says Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits N1.6tn as Investors Embrace Ethical Finance
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to over N1.6 trillion, reflecting rising investor confidence and expanding participation in ethical and non-interest finance, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). …
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SEC Backs Islamic Finance as Key to Investment Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified Islamic finance as a major driver of investment growth and a vital tool for promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria and across Africa. …
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Business School Netherlands Graduates 42 Nigerians
Business School Netherlands (BSN), a globally accredited Tier One institution known for its Action Learning MBA, has graduated 42 Nigerian professionals at its 2025 global graduation ceremony. The event marks …
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Nigerian Agric-SMEs Get New Boost as EDC, AGRA Partner to Unlock Funding and Growth Opportunities
Agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have received a fresh opportunity to access funding, expand operations, and scale their businesses through a high-level networking event organised by the …
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NESG warns Nigeria risks 30% unemployment if 27 million new jobs are not created by 2030
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned that Nigeria must generate at least 27 million new formal jobs within the next five years or face a surge in unemployment …
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BATN Foundation Reaffirms Support for Smallholder Farmers at 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue
The BATN Foundation has restated its commitment to empowering Nigeria’s smallholder farmers and strengthening the nation’s agricultural ecosystem through its 2025 Agribusiness Dialogue Session. The biennial event, which took place …