Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …
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NESG Partners News Central TV to Boost Coverage of Nigerian Economic Summit 2025
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has entered into a strategic media partnership with News Central Television to enhance coverage, public engagement, and outreach for the upcoming Nigerian Economic Summit …
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NESG Moves to Boost Media Engagement Ahead of 2025 Economic Summit in Abuja
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 by deepening its engagement with the media, as it aims to create …
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NECA Backs FG’s Buy Made-in-Nigeria Policy, Calls for Strict Implementation
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s new Buy Made-in-Nigeria Procurement Policy, describing it as a timely move to drive industrial growth and …
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FG Waives N97bn Food Import Duties, But Nigerians Say Prices Still High
The Federal Government has waived a total of N97 billion in import duties for essential food items like maize, rice, and sorghum between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. …
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South Africa’s presidency has responded to the latest U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the need for a new trade agreement with Washington to secure long-term trade stability. The statement came after U.S. …
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Naira Strengthens as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit Three-Year High
Nigeria’s naira recorded its biggest gain in two weeks, appreciating by 0.6% to 1,530 per dollar as of 11:15 a.m. in Lagos on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg-tracked BMAT spot trading. …
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Nigeria’s Eurobond Market Faces Pressure Amidst U.S. Fed’s Steady Rates
The yields on Nigerian Eurobonds experienced an uptick last week as foreign investors adjusted their portfolios in response to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its current interest rates. …
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IEA Criticises Ghana’s 2025 Budget Revenue Projections as ‘Unambitious’
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has taken a swipe at Ghana’s proposed 2025 budget projections, describing the 16.1% revenue-to-GDP target as weak and far from ambitious. In a statement …