The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said that Nigeria has built strong economic buffers and resilience to withstand global and domestic financial shocks through …
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Stanbic IBTC Leads Financial Arrangement for UAC’s Acquisition of CHI Limited
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has played a major role in the acquisition of CHI Limited by UAC of Nigeria Plc, acting as the mandated lead arranger and delivering a full …
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Jumia Expands Rural E-Commerce Reach with New Report Highlighting Digital Inclusion
Jumia, one of Africa’s leading e-commerce platforms, has launched the second edition of its flagship report titled “E-Commerce in Rural Areas,” highlighting how digital retail is transforming underserved communities across …
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NESG warns Nigeria risks 30% unemployment if 27 million new jobs are not created by 2030
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned that Nigeria must generate at least 27 million new formal jobs within the next five years or face a surge in unemployment …
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The Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international …
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Real Estate vs Stock Where Should Nigerians Invest In 2025?
In the ever-shifting landscape of Nigerian wealth creation, one debate continues to dominate dinner tables, boardrooms, and WhatsApp groups alike: should Nigerians put their money into real estate or stocks …
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Rabiu Projects Naira to Strengthen to ₦1,300–₦1,400 per Dollar by Year-End
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has expressed optimism that the naira will appreciate further in the coming months, predicting that the exchange rate could strengthen to between …
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CPPE Urges CBN to Ease Monetary Policies to Support SMEs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a more balanced policy direction that will make credit more affordable …
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IMPI Forecasts Nigeria’s Inflation to Drop to 17% by December 2025
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has predicted that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 17 per cent by December 2025, citing continued signs of disinflation in the economy. …
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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 …