Nigeria has officially opened discussions with JPMorgan to re-enter its Government Bond Index for Emerging Markets (GBI-EM), almost a decade after being delisted. The Director-General of the Debt Management Office …
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Members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have expressed fears that Nigeria’s rising inflation could kill the chances of reducing the country’s high interest rate. According to the National Bureau …
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107 Companies Invest N2.53tn in Nigerian Economy, Secure Tax Exemptions
The Federal Government has disclosed that 107 companies invested a total of N2.53tn into the Nigerian economy before qualifying for their tax exemption approvals. The companies made these investments across …
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Urges World Bank, IMF to Prioritise Data for Africa’s Growth
The senator representing Ondo South and Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has stressed the need for Africa to embrace data-driven development to boost its economy and governance. Speaking …
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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Rise, CBN Pushes for More Forex Inflows
Nigeria’s efforts to reduce its heavy reliance on oil revenues are beginning to show results. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) recently reported that the country’s non-oil exports grew by …
The Federal Government has moved to cut Nigeria’s $4 billion yearly steel import bill with the groundbreaking of the $400 million Stellar Steel Plant owned by Inner Galaxy Group. The …
The Federal Government has placed a ban on the importation of oil pipelines into Nigeria. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, made this known on Thursday during …
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ICYMI: World Bank appointment: I’m honoured, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed happiness over his recent appointment into the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. This group was created to …
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Meritabode Unveils Emerald Haven Estate to Tackle Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
Meritabode Nigeria Limited, a top real estate company in the country, has launched a new estate project named Emerald Haven Estate to help reduce Nigeria’s growing housing deficit. Speaking at …
The Lagos State Government has called on key players in the real estate sector to help reduce the burden of rent on residents and stop the growing issue of illegal …