Economy
Why FG is supporting SME with a survival funds—Osinbajo
The Federal Government has said it remains deeply committed to creating a more business friendly environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Non-oil sector contribution to total tax revenue rising — FIRS
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says non-oil tax receipts have consistently contributed 75 to 90 per cent of total tax revenue in…
Economy
Airline CEOs plead with White House to avert looming U.S. job cuts
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows met with major airline chief executives on Thursday as the industry braces for thousands of…
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The global economic recovery will take at least five years, World Bank’s Reinhart says
The global economic recovery from the recession created by the Covid-19 pandemic will probably take at least five years, according to the chief economist…
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U.S review ban on migrant visa as Nigeria meet 90 per cent requirement Visa
United States America has disclosed that it will reconsidered its ban on some categories of Migrant Visas on Nigeria. Amb. Mustapha Sulaiman,…
Economy
The Africa Foresight Group partners German development finance Institution, launch African hidden champions businesses 2020
Africa Foresight Group (AFG) in partnership with the German development finance Institution DEG has launched the African Hidden Champions businesses for 2020…
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FG will ensure Nigerians traders in Ghana get justice—Osinbajo
Despite the seeming delay in resolving the concerns of Nigerian traders regarding some stiff business regulation imposed by Ghanaian authorities, the Federal…
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Pandemic threatens human capital gains of the past decade—World Bank report
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries, a new World Bank Group analysis finds. Investments in human…
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CBN urges banks to lift loans to agriculture to 10%, sets to establish infrastructure coy
Nigeria needs to more than double the proportion of bank loans it makes to the agricultural sector to 10% within the next…
Economy
Inflation rises in August highest in Kogi, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Yobe
Annual inflation in Nigeria rose in August for the 12th month in a row, reaching a more-than two-year high, as the coronavirus…
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COVID-19: Financial expert urges CBN to support banks
A financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase support for commercial banks to address…
Economy
Strike grounds Arik Air over non payment of salaries, layoff
Operations of Arik Air were shut down by the aviation unions over alleged non payment of staff salaries since April after placing 90 per…
Economy
Afreximbank, ITFC partner ARSO to Facilitate Intra-African Trade in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, under AATB Program
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), have partnered with the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO),…
Economy
China’s economic policy not debt-trap for Africa, others—Diplomats
Chinese government is not advancing a debt-trap diplomacy to enslave Africa and middle-income countries, Shahar Hameiri, an Associate Professor, School of Political…
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Use AfCFTA as template for trade negotiation with rest of the world Osinbajo urges Africa
As African countries brace up for the effective implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, one of the many…