The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled an ambitious economic transformation agenda aimed at driving long-term growth in Nigeria’s South East region. The plan, which includes building a $1 …
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World Bank Flags Nigeria’s Weak FDI Performance as Afreximbank Pushes for African-Led Investment
Nigeria’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has continued to perform below expectations, with the World Bank revealing that the country attracted less than one per cent of its GDP in FDI …
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Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar as CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady
The Nigerian naira has shown consistent strength against the US dollar throughout the week, culminating in a notable appreciation on Friday, May 23, 2025.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria …
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Zambia Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 14.5% as Inflation Forecast Improves
Zambia’s Central Bank has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 14.50 percent. This decision comes after two recent hikes in the rate aimed at controlling high inflation …
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Innoson Boss Backs Nigeria-First Policy, Says It Will Revive Local Industry and Attract Global Investors
Founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM), Chief Innocent Chukwuma, CON, has applauded the Federal Government’s newly approved Nigeria-First policy, stating that it has the potential to transform Nigeria’s …
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SMEDAN Rallies Stakeholder Support Ahead of MINE FEST 2025 to Boost Nigerian Economy
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has called for deeper collaboration with stakeholders as part of a strategic push to bolster Nigeria’s economy through support for …
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CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Stronger FX Stability and Rising Reserves
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep its interest rate steady at 27.5 per cent. This decision was announced after the bank’s 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …
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Federal Government Inaugurates New AMCON Board, Sets Timeline for Wind-Down
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), with a strong message to focus on recovering assets and begin …
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APM Terminals Calls for Stronger Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure and Growth in Africa
APM Terminals has said that Africa can only achieve lasting infrastructure, inclusive job creation, and sustainable economic growth through strong partnerships between government and private companies. This was the main …
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Dangote Picks Nigeria Over Global Tech Giants, Builds $19 Billion Refinery to Boost Economy
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, has been praised by the Nigerian government for prioritising national development over foreign wealth opportunities. At a time when …