Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the fourth straight month, falling to 21.2% in April 2025 from 22.4% recorded in March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Ghana …
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SMEDAN Creates Over 90,000 Jobs, Empowers 116,000 Entrepreneurs in First Quarter of 2025
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it created 90,160 jobs for unemployed Nigerian youths in the first quarter of 2025. The agency also said it …
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Policy Think Tank Faults IMF’s Economic Outlook on Nigeria, Backs FG’s Growth Target
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has expressed disagreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over its latest economic growth forecast for Nigeria. The IMF had recently revised its …
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ExxonMobil to Invest $1.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Deepwater Oil Fields
Oil giant ExxonMobil has announced it will invest $1.5 billion in Nigeria’s deepwater oil exploration and development over the next two years. The company said this fresh investment will be …
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Federal Government Shuts Down Illegal Mining Site in Kaduna Using Peaceful Strategy
The Federal Government has shut down an illegal mining site located in Damau, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This operation was carried out by the Mining Marshals under …
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American Hospital Dubai and RivExcel Partner to Bring Dubai Healthcare Services Closer to Nigerians
American Hospital Dubai (AHD), one of the top private healthcare providers in the Middle East, has joined hands with Nigerian company, RivExcel, to bring high-quality medical services closer to Nigerians. …
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FXTM Academy Organises Charity Cycling Event with Over 200 Riders Across Nigerian Cities
FXTM Academy, a company focused on financial markets education, recently organised a charity cycling event that attracted over 200 participants from different parts of Nigeria. Cyclists came from major cities …
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Silagreen Partners Brazil to Boost Nigeria’s Cattle Production, Train Students and Experts
Silagreen International Agro Development Limited has entered into a major international partnership aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cattle production sector. The Nigerian agro firm signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with …
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How AGF report, refinery scandal ended Kyari’s reign
The former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, is currently facing serious scrutiny over how billions of dollars meant for Nigeria’s …
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CBN cuts Ways & Means by 59% in boost for reforms
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Ways and Means advances to the Federal Government by 59 percent, signalling a new phase of fiscal discipline under the leadership …