December 18
Nigeria: NESG - Gaps in Strategy, Execution Could Hinder Nigeria's Long-Term Economic Progress
This Day
he Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has identified lull in the Nigeria's economic growth, which it insisted was making the country to lag behind in its targets set in its… Read more »
Nigeria: Arise - Pressure Should Be Mounted On N'assembly to Pass Tax Reform Bills
This Day
The Tax Reform Bills appear to have divided the country along ethnic lines. Lawmakers from the North are asking parliament to stay action for further consultations. Their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Tax Bill 2024 At a Glance - Highlights and Key Provisions
This Day
The tax regime in Nigeria is made up of a complex web of disjointed tax laws which leave much to be desired in terms of efficiency and effectiveness both in administration and in… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nasarawa Tech Village Attracted 12bn Investments'
Daily Trust
Modern Shelter Systems and Services Limited, one of Nigeria's leading real estate firms has announced that the Nasarawa Technology Village has attracted investments of N12 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Nahco Targets N300bn Revenue Growth By 2029
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) yesterday announced a five - year business transformation plan with a projected revenue of N300billion by 2029. Read more »
Nigeria: Arm Unveils Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income Fund
Daily Trust
Leading asset management firm, ARM Investment Managers, has announced the launch of the ARM Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income Fund, to provide sustainable financial growth… Read more »
Nigeria: Commodification of Naira Notes
Daily Trust
Like all other currencies worldwide, the naira is supposed to serve as a medium of exchange. It is designed to facilitate the sale and purchase of commodities and services.… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Restrict Multiple Account Owners to N20,000 Withdrawal
Daily Trust
There is low cash supply - Bank sources Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Bank Concludes N10.04bn Private Placement
Daily Trust
Jaiz Bank has successfully listed N10.04 billion from its private placement on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), following regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Prioritize Road Infrastructure in Grassroots, Foundation Urges Wike
Daily Trust
The Nikki Udezue Foundation has urged FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritize road infrastructure development in local communities around the FCT in order to make life meaningful… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Foundation Partners NYSC to Empower Corps Members
Daily Trust
The NNPC Foundation, a subsidiary dedicated to carrying out the company's social responsibility programmes, says it is partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Trapped in a Vicious Cycle of Debt and T-Pain
Daily Trust
Since June 2023, an estimated $7.82 billion loan was secured from the World Bank. This is aside from the monthly series of bond auctions, with $900 million targeted this month from… Read more »
Nigeria: We Agreed On Sale of 20 Percent Stake At $2.76bn - Dangote Refinery
Vanguard
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery, yesterday, said the initial plan was for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to buy 20 per cent stake at the refinery at $2.76… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Lays Out Plan to Improve Power Supply With $750m World Bank Loan
Vanguard
Buoyed by a $750 million loan from the World Bank and the ongoing challenges in achieving steady power supply from the national grid, the Federal Government has shifted focus to… Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 Budgets - Govt, 21 States Allocate N3.846trn to Healthcare
Vanguard
...Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Benue, Abia, Ogun Meet WHO's 13% Recommendation Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Speaks On NNPC's $1 Billion Loan
Premium Times
The Dangote Refinery said that the NNPC Ltd's $1 billion investment was not made to support the refinery during liquidity challenges, but rather to acquire a 7.24 per cent stake in… Read more »
December 17
Nigeria: Nigeria Investigates Nearly 800 Suspects Arrested in Massive Cybercrime Raid
VOA
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, says it is investigating nearly 800 suspects arrested for alleged internet fraud during a massive… Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Protest for Restoration of Reduced Data Packages, Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum
Liberian Investigator
Hundreds of citizens from all walks of life, under the banner "WE THE PEOPLE," staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday, December 16, 2024, demanding that the Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: NDC Demands Dismissal of Officials for Violating Asset Declaration Deadline
Liberian Investigator
The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has called for the immediate dismissal of appointed government officials who failed to comply with President Joseph Boakai's asset… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Prices Surge As Inflation Rate Hits 34.6 Percent
Leadership
Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 34.60 per cent in November 2024, marking a 0.72 per cent increase from October's 33.88 per cent and reflecting the highest level in 28 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Detects 6,348 Ghost Workers, Expands Social Security Coverage
Premium Times
These were part of the highlights of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday 16th December, 2024 chaired by Governor Umar A Namadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Increase Minimum Capital of Insurance Firms By 400%
Premium Times
The bill provides an increase in the reinsurance of the insurance companies from ₦10 billion to ₦35 billion, while the non-life insurance was increased from ₦3 billion to… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Moves Against Hawking of Mint Notes to Curb Illicit Money Flow
Daily Trust
Against the backdrop of widespread reports on hawking of new naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of protecting the integrity of the currency and stopping illicit… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UNECA, UNDP Launch Toolkit for SDG, Agenda 2063 Alignment
Leadership
The Federal Government in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has taken a significant… Read more »
Nigeria: How $1 Billion Loan Helped Dangote Refinery - NNPC
Premium Times
Mr Soneye explained that the initiative underscores NNPC's dedication to fostering public-private partnerships that drive national development. Read more »
