Nigeria’s economy can outperform IMF’s forecast — FSDH
NIGERIA’s economy can perform better than the 1.9 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2018.
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Nigerian economy should grow by 8%, not 1.9% — CSO
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), BudgIT says the Nigerian economy needs to grow by eight per cent and not 1.9 per cent in order to lift citizens out of poverty.
Read More Allen Onyema To Buhari: You saved Nigeria’s economy by suspending Air Nigeria
oday, we conclude the Allen Onyema interview today. He throws light on the challenges of airlines in Nigeria and what government should do to grow the
industry in Nigeria. He says governments running airlines is moribund, commending the Federal government and President Buhari for suspending Air
Nigeria take off, arguing that the suspension saved Nigeria huge waste.
Trade protection good for image of Nigeria’s economy – CBN Gov.
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the use of trade protection as a monetary policy tool is good for resolving negative perceptions about any country.
Read More Pass economy related bills, Ighodalo tells NASS
In his welcome address at the Nigerian Economic Summit, the Chairman of the NESG, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, said that the Organised Private Sector (OPS) operators were concerned that several Bills meant to stimulate the nation’s economy, by attracting private capital to areas hitherto operated as government monopolies, were yet to be passed by the National Assembly.
Read More 2019 Presidency: Nigeria’s economy in dire straits — EZEKWESILI
—PRESIDENTIAL Candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN, Dr. Obi Ezekwesili, yesterday, described the daunting situation facing Nigeria as lack of leadership failure.
Read More Danger ahead as economy is now on auto pilot
THAT the people perish for lack of good leadership has been one of the abiding verdicts of history. The Nigerian situation today is proving Horace right. In the last three months, I have found myself in several states, east, north, south and west – Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, Niger, Edo,Imo, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and of course, Lagos. There is a common thread linking all of us in this country today, irrespective of the government and the political party in power – a sense of despair about the economy. We needed no Brookings Institute or World Poverty Watch or the British Prime Minister or Bill Gates Foundation to tell us that our dear fatherland has not only become the largest hatchery of people living in abject poverty, the situation is getting worse every minute. We have thousands of economists to do that for us.
Read More AIICO Insurance unveils new initiative to boost Agriculture, economy
Insurance Plc, on Wednesday launched its new product aimed to strengthen the agricultural sector.
Read More IMF says Nigeria’s economy doing poorly, cuts growth projection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut the growth projections made for Nigeria to 1.9 percent from 2.1percent, saying the country’s economy is doing poorly.
Read More Danger ahead as economy is now on auto pilot
THAT the people perish for lack of good leadership has been one of the abiding verdicts of history. The Nigerian situation today is proving Horace right. In the last three months, I have found myself in several states, east, north, south and west – Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, Niger, Edo,Imo, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and of course, Lagos. There is a common thread linking all of us in this country today, irrespective of the government and the political party in power – a sense of despair about the economy. We needed no Brookings Institute or World Poverty Watch or the British Prime Minister or Bill Gates Foundation to tell us that our dear fatherland has not only become the largest hatchery of people living in abject poverty, the situation is getting worse every minute. We have thousands of economists to do that for us
Read More How FG can position local fintech to drive the new economy
It is the 21st century and it is time for a digital revolution towards the new economy. Nigeria is far behind the developed world, but technology can help us in catching up, just like it helped China, writes Chidi Alabi
Read More Forbes names Nigeria best economy in Africa
A major research firm, Forbes Africa has rated Nigeria as the 2018 best economy in Africa.
Read More We’ll ensure growth in the economy, despite challenges — Mandilas Group
Chief Executive Officer of Mandilas Group, Ms. Ola Dabayo-Doherty, has expressed readiness to support growth of the country’s economy as well as ensuring a sustainable quality service to Nigerians despite current challenges in the economy.
Read More Okonjo-Iweala says global economy can reap $26trn by fighting climate change
Former Finance Minister of Nigeria and Co-Chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says fighting climate change can add $26 million to the world economy by 2030.
Read More Economy & Reserves: Between the truth and government clarifications
The issue of ownership of Nigeria’s foreign reserves, has always been hazy in public consciousness. However, at the 58th Annual Conference of the Bar Association in Abuja, last week, President Muhammad Buhari commended his government’s consolidation of increasing foreign reserves, which presently stands at about $47bn.
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