Economy By Justina Auta Abuja, Sept. 28, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), says strategic efforts are in place to galvanise actions that will address high unemployment and minimise brain drain in the nation’s economy. Ms Amina Maina, the Chairperson, Central Organising Committee at theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Odunayo Ayeku, Chief Executive Officer, Kinka token, a Bitcoin company, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to further embrace blockchain technology to boost the nation’s economy. Ayeku gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of the dwindling economy.Continue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke The Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has called for a structural reform of Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Fasua made the call at a roundtable organised by the National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC) of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has appealed to the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the rising price of cooking gas in the country. Mr Abideen Olatunbosun, National President, NALPGAM, made the appeal during the 36th Annual General Meeting ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen ongoing reforms in the energy sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. According to a statement by Janet McDickson, Head, Media, BPP, the Director General of BPP, MammanContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, on Tuesday received a copy of the draft Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) document, which forms the basis for the 2023-2027 cooperation agreement. Bagudu received the document during a courtesy visit by the United Nations Industrial DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu has emphasised the need to work collaboratively to ensure global recognition and empowerment of Nigerian women. A statement by Mr Chinem Pressley, the Media Consultant to the minister, said that Bagudu expressed this thought when he receivedContinue Reading
Olawunmi Ashafa Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria on achieving development goals. Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria to achieve development goals Mr Andy Liu, the Representative and Head of Mission of the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, says his country is ready to further collaborate with Nigeria on achievingContinue Reading
By Ephraims Sheyin Stakeholders have lauded the Federal Government for establishing the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and expressed optimism that it would widen the exploration of Nigeria’s coastal potential. Some of them, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), expressed hope that the ministry would revitaliseContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke Economic experts have urged the Federal Government to take measures to revitalise the economy. The experts who spoke during a webinar on Saturday said the government to evolve policies to urgently stabilise the exchange rate, attract foreign direct investments (FDIs), increase oil production and enhanceContinue Reading
