Tag: economic
WHO warns of rising pandemic threats
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world faces worsening pandemic threats, warning that investments in preparedness are failing to match increasing global outbreak...
FG urges women to drive economic growth
Abuja, March 14, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
Dr Jumoke...
ECOWAS Court pledges to protect women’s rights through effective justice delivery
Abuja, March 10, 2026(NAN) The ECOWAS Court of Justice has pledged its commitment to ensuring the protection of the rights of women and girls...
Women-led businesses key to Nigeria’s $1trn economy – FG
Abuja, March, 7, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government says empowering women-led enterprises is critical to achieving Nigeria’s one trillion-dollar economy target and strengthening the...
International Women’s Day: ACCI allots 50 free exhibition booths to women...
Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAAN) The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has allotted 50 free exhibition booths to women entrepreneurs as part...
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway necessary for connectivity, economic integration – Ex-lawmaker
Lagos State, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) A former Member of the House of Representatives, Mr Oghene Egoh, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway under...
Firm launches brand to back Otu’s economic recovery drive in Cross...
Abuja, Feb. 3, 2026 (NAN) A private firm, AT&Encore Resource Nig. Ltd., has launched a mega brand to support Cross River Governor, Prince Bassey...
Expert seeks visa reciprocity in Nigeria’s trade, economic agreements
Abuja, Feb. 2, 2026 (NAN) The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Mr Victor Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to...
Police arraign farmer, 56, over alleged destruction of N750,000 worth economic...
Okitipupa (Ondo State) Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) A 56-year-old farmer, Roland Adekunle, was on Friday, arraigned before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo...
Trump says value of the U.S. dollar is ‘great’ inspite recent...
Washington, Jan. 28, 2026 (dpa/NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the value of the U.S. dollar has declined too much, arguing...
Nigeria, Türkiye to fast-track trade, energy, defence ties — Tinubu
Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to fast-track cooperation in trade, energy and defence to boost...
Tanzania maintains key rate again to support ‘robust’ economic growth
DAR eS SALAAM, Jan. 8, 2026 (Reuters/NAN) Tanzania’s central bank said it kept its benchmark interest rate (TZINTR=ECI), unchanged at 5.75 per cent for...
Expert says digital infrastructure key to Africa’s economic prosperity
The Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Ltd. (RPSL), Mr Deremi Atanda, has emphasised the important role of robust digital infrastructure in driving Africa’s economic...
Role of NCS vital in nation’s economic growth — Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Thursday said the role of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as inland revenue collection agent was vital...
Fuel hike: ACCI warns of looming economic crises
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the recent increase in fuel prices in the country can lead to severe...
Empowering women in governance promotes economic prosperity – NAWOJ
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) says that empowering women by addressing barriers, particularly gender inequality in governance roles, will help foster economic...
GDP growth: Tinubu assures stronger economic performance
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on the state of the economy.
The report had indicated...
