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Border closure, forex restriction’ll boost capital market – minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, has said the gains being recorded from the border closure and the foreign exchange restriction on 44 items will increase domestic business’ activities and make the capital market more active.
$60 billion forex cash keeps Naira stable for 29 months – central bank chief
The $60 billion inflows from the Investors’ and Exporters’ Foreign Exchange (I&E Forex) Window has contributed to the sustained stability of the naira against world currencies for the last 29 months, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele has said.
Adamawa governor submits ‘budget of hope’ to state assembly
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has presented a proposed budget of N183.36 billion for 2020 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly
UNIDO: AfCFTA veritable platform for Africa’s industrialisation agenda
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will provide a new impetus to the continent’s industrialization agenda through increased intra-African trade.
GDP: Economist tasks federal government on policies in manufacturing, construction sectors
An economist, Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella, has urged the Federal Government to pursue policies that would drive manufacturing and construction sectors to sustain the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.
Lai Mohammed: People who use music must pay for it
The Federal Government says as the nation heads into year 2020, “the successful commercialisation of the Creative industry” will be its number one priority.
Minister reveals federal government’s plan for creative industry
The Federal Government says as the nation heads into the year 2020, “the successful commercialisation of the Creative industry” will be its number one priority.
NBS: Nigeria’s GDP grew in third quarter 2019
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.28 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of 2019.
Nigeria’s GDP grows by 2.28% in third quarter of 2019
Data made available by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.28% in the third quarter of 2019.
Senate seeks tax holiday for agriculture, mining investors
The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Government grant tax holidays to investors in the solid minerals sector to enhance investment.
Federal government to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty through diversification of economy
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is committed to lifting about 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years through the diversification of the economy from crude oil to solid minerals exploration and exportation.
Governor Fayemi: Federal government to support artisanal mining operators
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State governor, has hinted that the Buhari-led Federal Government was giving a lot of attention to the mining sector, in addition to the support from development partners.
Ekiti governor, minister seek stakeholder buy-in for mining sector
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, have called for stakeholders’ buy-in for the exploitation of economic opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector.
Ekiti governor advocates increased budgetary allocation to solid mineral sector
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has called for increased budgetary allocation to the solid mineral sector to promote growth.
WaterAid: 50 per cent of schools in Nigeria lack basic water, sanitation facilities
An international non-governmental organisation, WaterAid Nigeria, has said that 50 per cent of all schools in Nigeria do not have basic water and sanitation facilities.
Hong Kong falls into first recession in a decade
Hong Kong slid into recession for the first time in a decade in the third quarter, weighed down by increasingly violent anti-government protests and the protracted U.S.-China trade war.
NBS: Service sector contributed N1.2 trillion to Edo’s GDP in 2017
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Edo state’s service sector contributed N1.2 trillion to its N2.3 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017.
Access Bank lifts creative industry with N20 billion facility
Access Bank Plc has announced the disbursement of N20 billion loans to beneficiaries in the entertainment industry under the Creative Industry Financing Initiative (CIFI) of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The fund, which represents the first tranche of the loans, was made accessible to the borrowers in the sector.
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Popular singer Teniola Apata, a.k.a Teni as a songwriter and an entertainer has evolved in character and so has her music in the last year.
Abia sets up committee to verify NDDC projects in the state
Abia State government will on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital inaugurate a committee that will verify ongoing and completed projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) across the 17 local governments in the state.
Global Citizen mobilises private sector philanthropy to end poverty improve healthcare
In line with the United Nation’s agenda to end extreme poverty by year 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals, Global Citizen, a global movement for citizen-led actions to eradicate poverty and improve human living conditions, is working with the Nigerian private sector to harness resources to achieve the objective of ending poverty.
More pensioners enrolled into Rivers state monthly payroll
Following the completion of their bio-metric data capture, Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has approved the inclusion of 2,673 additional retirees into the monthly pension payment scheme of the State Government.
Arsenal announce £30 million loss in matchday revenue after publishing annual accounts
As reported by The Mirror, having previously posted a pre-tax profit of £97.4million, Arsenal have now revealed a pre-tax loss of £23.5million, with matchday revenue going down to £69million.
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Nancy Pelosi asks House to draft articles of impeachment against Donald Trump
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives announced on Thursday she would ask leaders of the chamber to proceed with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Tanzanian dollar millionaire Ali Mufuruki dies in South Africa
Mufuruki, who founded CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt) and Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) East Africa died on Saturday night at Montnigside Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Leicester boss Brendan Brendan Rodgers hails ‘soldier’ Wilfred Ndidi
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has hailed Wilfred Ndidi’s contribution to the Foxes squad this season, adding that the Super Eagles defensive midfielder can be likened to a soldier.
Presidency: Why DSS is detaining Omoyele Sowore
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Ibrahim Musa confident Kano Pillars will stop Akwa starlets in Uyo
Coach of NPFL side Kano Pillars Ibrahim Musa has stated that he is confident his side will not fall prey to giant killers Akwa starlet ahead of today’s rescheduled outstanding league fixture between both sides.