The Federal Government has projected a total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026 and an economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, even as the proposed deficit for the year …
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Oyedele Says New 2026 Tax Reforms Will Cut Taxes for 98% of Nigerians
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the new tax reform laws taking effect from January 2026 will reduce …
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FinanceGhana EconomyGovernanceINVESTMENTPetroleum
Ghana Parliament Approves Review of Petroleum Revenue Management
The Ghanaian Parliament on Tuesday adopted a report recommending a review of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, Act 815, to allow the government to invest petroleum revenues in ways that …
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Central BankingEconomyGlobal MarketsGovernanceMonetary PolicyNigeria
IMF Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Projects 3.9% Growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The global …
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Capital MarketEconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTINVESTMENT
FG, Corporates Raise N3.4 Trillion on NGX in Eight Months
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and some corporate organisations have raised more than N3.4 trillion through the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) between January and August 2025. This was disclosed in …
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Dogara Says Tinubu’s Tax Reform Will Shape Nigeria’s Economic Future
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has described President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms as the most ambitious economic overhaul in Nigeria in recent history. He predicted that …
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Kenya’s Controller of Budget, Dr Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised fresh alarm over the country’s rising public debt, which has now reached Sh11.73 trillion as at June 2025. The warning comes …
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BusinessEconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTMonetary PolicyNigeria
Finance Minister Wale Edun, CBN Governor Cardoso Pledge Stronger Policy Coordination to Boost Economy
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso, have pledged closer coordination …
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BankingEconomyFinanceGovernment PolicyINVESTMENTMiddle east
Egypt to Issue Domestic Sukuk in First Half of New Fiscal Year
Egypt is preparing to issue domestic Sukuk within the first half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The announcement was made during a panel discussion …
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Nigeria Revenue Service Gets Legal Backing to Borrow Funds, Retain 4% of Non-Oil Revenue Under New Tax Act
The Federal Government has given the newly established Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) the legal power to borrow funds from any source and retain 4 per cent of the total non-petroleum …