By Rukayat Moisemhe The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has hinged the success of the Nigeria First policy on deliberate, coherent and coordinated action. Amb. Philbert Johnson, UNIDO Representative to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said this on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the country has been able to create resilience and buffers against potential shocks that may arise in the economy. Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Washington, during a media briefing by the G-24 on theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged West African countries to strengthen financial instruments and deepen regional collaboration to address the escalating risks that climate change poses to the subregion’s economies and insurance industry. Mr Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says strong institutions and policies are crucial to economic growth. The Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Geogrieva, said this on Monday in Washington while interacting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF/WorldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market, on Monday, recorded a gain of N465 billion or 0.50 per cent, boosting investor portfolios. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation increased from N93.295 trillion at the opening to N93.760 trillion at the close of trading on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI)Continue Reading
Odigie explained that FastWash would provide affordable financing for households, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and communities interested in water supply and sanitation infrastructure projectsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., which starts on Oct. 13. Cardoso, who serves as Nigeria’s alternate governor at the Bretton Woods institutions, steps inContinue Reading
Adeyemi Adeleye Nigerian business stakeholders have applauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, following a $300 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitment from Qatari investors to key sectors of the nation’s economy. They gave the commendation during a reception for a high-powered delegation from Future Union Group, Qatar, led by SheikhContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi and Rukayat Moisemhe Nigerian Breweries Plc has urged Nigerians to stop crushing and misusing its returnable bottles and crates, stressing their importance to the company’s sustainability goals and environmental protection efforts. Dr Uzo Odenigbo,Continue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled a comprehensive framework and guidelines for strengthening procurement practices in Nigerian universities. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G) of BPP, said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday. Adedokun spoke atContinue Reading
