By Grace Alegba The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has challenged mechanical engineers to develop innovations and partnerships that will help harness opportunities in the maritime sector and advance national growth. Oyetola made the call at the 38th International Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market reversed losses by 0.02 per cent on Wednesday, recording N20 billion gain for investors after a day’s negative run. The positive performance was due to returned investors interest in stocks like Skye Shelter Fund, Royal Exchange, International Energy Insurance, Julius Berger, Omatek and 29Continue Reading
The Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mr Mohsen Antit, has pledged his country’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria to boost trade and enhance revenue generation. Antit made the commitment during the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association All Markets Conference 2025, held in Lagos on Wednesday, withContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The World Bank has reiterated its commitments to turning agriculture into a viable business that drive jobs, income and food security across the globe. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said this in Washington, at the “AgriConnect Flagship Event on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual MeetingsContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria’s fiscal reforms and urged the country to adopt smarter spending and stronger tax systems. The Division Chief, Fiscal Affairs Department IMF, Davide Furceri, made the statement during a news conference on fiscal monitor, in Washington on Wednesday, on theContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s trade surplus has climbed to six per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Cardoso said this in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says global public debt is projected to grow above 100 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029. The Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF, Vitor Gaspar, gave the projection on Wednesday in Washington while presenting the fund’s fiscal monitor.Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The World Bank says it has initiated moves to improve global food production and employment generation through its AgriConnect initiative. The World Bank made this known in a release at the ongoing Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group in Washington. The release described AgriConnectContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan 5AMAS Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has stressed the importance of proper handwashing and hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within Nigerian communities and public spaces. The foundation made this known on Wednesday during a sensitisation outreach at Jabi Central Motor Park, Abuja, commemorating theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Medical experts have cautioned against self-medication for eye problems, emphasising the importance of regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss. They gave the advice at a Workshop on Eye-Health and its Relevance to Effective Journalism, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop was organised by the Nigeria UnionContinue Reading
