…in terms of employment and revenue. What it means is that the multiplier effect for the economy is going to be that the government is going to make more money at the end of the day. And the growth of the industry will be very significant, especially in Nigeria and Africa. A lot of people are looking at us to see how we…

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…who urged labour to look beyond confrontation, said, “The real foundation for the economy has been laid.” He cited efforts to improve infrastructure, create investment opportunities, build human capacity and empower citizens, and said the state must move away from a “hand-to-mouth economy” towards one driven by product…

…could shape future financial behaviour and draw more young Nigerians into the formal economy, Punch reports.ADF chief executive on financial literacyADF Chief Executive Zouera Youssoufou said the programme was designed to close the gap between learning about finance and actually practising it.Youssoufou said:"Financial…

A video from Olu Jacobs' funeral service captured the moment his coffin was carried into the church on Thursday, October 1, 2026Widow Joke Silva was spotted staring blankly at the coffin as pallbearers brought in the remains of the veteran actorThe actor's children, grandchild, and estranged daughter-in-law all wore bl…

…in a country by making a large, government-approved financial contribution to its economy, is a widely exploited route by wealthy Nigerians, who seek to hedge against visa restrictions, the volatility of the naira, high Schengen visa rejection rate and the uncertainty of doing global business on a low-ranking Nigerian…

…also pledged to promote investment and business partnerships to strengthen the country’s economy. “I want to categorically affirm that we will continue to create opportunities for investment and business-to-business matchmaking to develop our country,” he said. Ikpeazu said Nigeria’s independence anniversary provided a…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerians have been given an opportunity to buy petrol at a N66 discount per litre as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail rolls out a special promotion to mark Nig…

…is 60 percent,” he said. He added that the EFCC is in Anambra to boost the state’s economy. EFCC Chairman Olukoyode reveals maximum amount recoverable from stolen funds

…Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Ecobank Nigeria Limited has cut interest rates on its naira savings products, citing the Central Bank of Nigeria's recent adjustment of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) as the reason for the c…

Commuters in at least 14 states continued to pay the same or higher transport fares on October 1, the date President Tinubu set for fare reductions to beginTransport unions in several states said they had not received any CNG buses, while drivers cited fuel costs, bad roads and a shortage of refuelling stationsThe chai…

…job the company created directly, it supported an additional 53 jobs elsewhere in the economy, reflecting the multiplier effect of its operations and supply chain activities.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google It also disclosed that the company spent about $601m annually on goods and services sourced f…

…Speaking on the overarching theme of the fair, “Resilience: Trade, Taxation and the Economy,” the NDIC boss emphasised that safeguarding individual savings and ensuring a stable banking climate are fundamental to achieving the Federal Government’s target of a $1tn economy by 2030. Addressing participants and key busine…

…changed in Nigeria since the Tinubu administration came into office in 2023. “Nigeria’s economy recorded improved real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026, compared with the corresponding quarter of 2025. “(Nigeria’s economy recorded 4.43 per cent real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 4.23 p…

…withdrew any suggestion that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy should take disciplinary action against Omosehin based on its earlier petition."We therefore retract, without reservation, every demand for the immediate resignation or suspension of the Commissioner for Insurance," CGGN state…

…with the state. While highlighting the President’s efforts towards strengthening the economy, infrastructure and investment environment, the governor stressed the positive implications for the state, particularly initiatives such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the proposed Deep-Sea Port, among others. According…

…as the administration's efforts to fix longstanding structural problems in the Nigerian economy.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Oriri pointed specifically to the removal of the fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, and ongoing fiscal and tax adjustments as bold steps t…

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The Parliamentary Support Network and a civil society organisation applauded NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Omosehin at a press conference in Abuja on ThursdayThe groups said the Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a positive revolution since President Tinubu signed NIIRA 2025 into lawThe network acknowledged dispute…

…of Nigerians, particularly youths, and should be formally integrated into the Nigerian economy. “We want the Federal Government to come in and formalise the sector and collaborate with us. The government should also provide intervention funds to scrap traders so that indigenous Nigerians can establish companies similar…

…Akinmade: $10bn investment puts Ogun, NNPC partnership, project at centre of coastal economy

…recorded remarkable progress across all sectors, including education, security, sports, economy, and infrastructure. He appreciated the people of Oyo for their cooperation and support, which he said has enabled the government to achieve its set goals. “Since 2019, when this administration was elected, we have achieved…

…saying the Federal Government continues to pursue reforms intended to strengthen the economy, expand opportunities and lay foundations for a more resilient and prosperous nation. She said Nigerians should continue to hope for the successful translation of those efforts into greater relief, opportunity and improved qual…

…government would concentrate on some of the country’s major challenges, particularly the economy, insecurity and education. According to him, addressing corruption would be critical to achieving progress because resources meant for public development were allegedly being diverted into private hands. “We must deal with…

Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people on board a helicopter that went down in Marondera, ZimbabweThe aircraft crashed at Kudenga Farm about 40 minutes after take-off from Gandami in Chikomba district on WednesdayKenya's President William Ruto paid tribute to Chivayo as a 'dear friend' followin…