Forbes names Nigeria best economy in Africa
A major research firm, Forbes Africa has rated Nigeria as the 2018 best economy in Africa.
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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.
Read More FG committed to diversification of economy – Minister
The Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, says the Federal Government is committed to the diversification of the economy to improve revenue and save foreign exchange.
Read More Capital market, engine room of modern economy —Idoko-Akoh
Isaiah Idoko-Akoh, Chairman, Investment and Securities Tribunal, IST, has called on the people of the South-South region to urgently key into the opportunities provided by the capital market as it was the engine room of any modern economy.
Read MoreImportance of small businesses to economy, what can be done to boost growth
There has been a lot of global discussion about the role of small businesses in the development of economy, and particularly in light of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and, accordingly, by governments across Europe and Asia. Although many economists claim that small businesses are not in fact the backbone of economy, and that large corporations bring modernism to society, the importance of small businesses to the economy is undeniable and goes beyond the domain of direct contribution to revenues.
Read More Economy bleeds under Temporary Import Permits to foreign ship owners
Nigerian economy may be losing millions of dollars annually through Temporary Importation Permit, TIP, granted to foreign ship owners by the Ministry of Finance and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.
Read More We need people who can develop Nigeria, economy; Fayemi is one such persons – Osinbajo
“The President’s view is that we must not play politics with the health and welfare and prosperity of our people. No politicking. That is why despite the fact that this is not an APC State, all of these benefits have been given to these people, the indigenes of this state, because they are Nigerians. “We
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Who is minding the economy now?
EVER since he was appointed the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Promotion Council, Mr. Awolowo has been singing the same song. When it comes to sounding like a broken record, he is in good company. The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Plc, President Buhari never changes his tune anywhere he goes.
Read More Community participation in petroleum operation will create jobs, economy – CSO, LABOUR
Federal government has been urged to allow communities in the Niger Delta participate actively in equity ownership of petroleum operations , noting that this will create jobs and robust economy in oil bearing communities.
Read More Rising wave of e-frauds puts economy at risk
There is a growing concern over the rising trend of electronic fraud across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The menace which follows wide acceptance of new methods of mobile money and electronic banking and payment systems has been discovered to cost the country a whopping N197.9 billion annually.
Read More Why most Nigerian businesses cannot become conglomerates – Economist
An economist, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu, says Nigerian businesses find it difficult to become conglomerates due to both external and internal factors.
Read More Who is minding the economy now?
EVER since he was appointed the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Promotion Council, Mr. Awolowo has been singing the same song. When it comes to sounding like a broken record, he is in good company. The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Plc, President Buhari never changes his tune anywhere he goes.
Read More Stimulate economy through capital projects, experts tell FG
Some operators in the building construction sector have called on the Federal Government to stimulate the economy by embarking on more capital projects.
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