Lagos State has successfully attracted over N50 billion in investments through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDD) in the past year, according […]
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Economy
Independent Petroleum Marketers Concerned as Petrol Prices Soar
Independent petroleum marketers are expressing alarm over the steep rise in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at private depots, […]
Nigeria Must Develop Efficient Mechanism for Managing Public Resources – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has emphasized the necessity for Nigeria to evolve an effective and efficient […]
CBN Raises Interest Rates to 26.25% Amid Rising Inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased the monetary policy rate (MPR) from 24.75 percent to 26.25 percent. This decision, announced […]
Oyo State House Approves N10 Billion Loan for World Bank Projects
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to access a N10 billion loan facility to provide counterpart funding for World […]
NNPC CEO Highlights Gas Sector’s Role in Revenue Generation
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), emphasized the pivotal role of the country’s gas sector […]
Naira Appreciates Against Dollar at Official Market
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Naira experienced an appreciation at the official market, trading at N1,459.02 to the dollar. This marks a significant gain of N61.38, […]
Emefiele Denies Allegations of Printing N684 Million in Notes with N18.96 Billion in Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday for allegedly approving the […]
OPEC: Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises to 1.28 Million Barrels per Day in April 2024
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) disclosed that Nigeria’s oil output, excluding condensate, increased by 4 per cent to 1.28 million barrels per day […]
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Highlights Nigeria’s Fishing Industry Potential to Surpass Oil Sector
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has emphasized the significant potential of Nigeria’s fishing industry, suggesting that it could rival the […]