President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign four major tax reform bills into law on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The signing marks a …
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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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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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National Assembly Nears Final Passage of Harmonised Tax Reform Bills
The National Assembly has signalled its intention to pass the harmonised Tax Reform Bills by Tuesday, following the successful conclusion of a thorough review of contentious clauses in the proposed …
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Angola’s $200 Million Trouble with JPMorgan Exposes Africa’s Mounting Debt Pressure
Angola has found itself in the news again over its rising financial pressures, as a $200 million margin call from U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has exposed the …
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Rwanda’s Economy to Grow Slower in 2025 as Government Budget Increases by 20%
Rwanda’s Finance Minister, Yusuf Murangwa, has told the nation’s parliament that the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace in 2025 compared to last year. Presenting a draft budget …
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IMF Tells African Governments to Focus More on Private Sector to Survive Global Economic Problems
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told African governments to stop depending too much on public spending and instead focus on supporting the private sector. According to the IMF, this …
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed serious concern about the feasibility of funding Nigeria’s capital expenditure in the 2025 national budget, warning that the current fiscal …
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Egypt’s Finance Ministry Rolls Out Measures to Boost Economy and Support Citizens
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has announced new steps to boost economic activity and encourage private sector growth. The move also targets support for key industries in the country. These …
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RMB Engages Investors, FG on Economic Outlook During Abuja Roadshow
Leading corporate and investment banking group, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has concluded a series of high-level engagements in Abuja as part of its West Africa investor roadshow, spotlighting Nigeria’s investment …