Tanzania is now aiming high in the agricultural sector, as the country sets a new target to hit $2 billion in annual horticulture exports by the year 2030. This goal …
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IATA Raises Alarm Over High Airline Operating Costs in Africa, Calls for Urgent Reforms
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised serious concern over the high cost of airline operations across Africa, warning that these expenses are significantly above the global average and …
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FG Relaunches National Talent Export Programme, Appoints Teju Abisoye as DG to Drive Youth-Focused Outsourcing Ambition
The Federal Government has relaunched the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) with a bold target to position Nigeria as a major player in the global outsourcing industry. As part of …
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GIFSEP, Oxfam Urge Full Implementation of Right to Food Act to End Hunger in Nigeria
Two non-governmental organisations, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) and OXFAM, have called on the Nigerian government to fully implement the Right to Food Act to …
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IATA Says $1.3bn Airline Funds Still Trapped Globally, But Nigeria Maintains Clean Record
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that $1.3 billion belonging to international airlines remains blocked from repatriation by several governments as of April 2025. However, Nigeria is not …
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Nigerian Banks’ Restricted Deposits with CBN Hit ₦18.82tn as Tight Monetary Policies Persist
Seven big Nigerian banks have reported a combined ₦18.82 trillion in restricted deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at March 31, 2025. This is a 7.3 percent …
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Afenifere Critiques Tinubu’s Economic Policies; Presidency Defends Reforms
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed concerns over the economic direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his administration’s “Renewed Hope” as a “nightmare” for Nigerians. In a statement …
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Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria’s Credit Rating But Warns Falling Oil Prices, Inflation Could Threaten Naira Stability
Global credit rating agency, Moody’s Ratings, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings from Caa1 to B3, citing improved transparency in the country’s foreign exchange system and …
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Analysts Warn Nigeria’s Rising Foreign Debt Could Undermine Economic Stability
Financial analysts have expressed growing concern over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on external borrowing, warning that the rapid accumulation of debt without commensurate revenue growth could deepen the country’s fiscal vulnerabilities …
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WIME Chair Urges Inclusive Leadership, Gender-Sensitive Reforms in Maritime at 2025 Women in Shipping Conference
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) Awards, Dr. Mrs. Chizoba C. Anyika, has called on governments, investors, regulators, and maritime stakeholders to adopt a …