…the Dangote Refinery to encourage the private sector to invest more in the nation’s economy. Tinubu said this on Thursday at a meeting with the board and management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recounting his conversation with the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, the president…

…global AI boom lifting overseas demand for its tech products. The world’s second-largest economy last year achieved a historic trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, helping its manufacturing sector through a prolonged slump in domestic consumption. The export boom has been propelled further this year by increased dema…

…administration is determined to maximise these opportunities to transform the state’s economy and make it one of Nigeria’s leading productive economies. “I’m not exaggerating when I say this is a new dawn for Niger State. It is a new opportunity not only for Nigeria but for the entire region. The entire 1,000 square ki…

…in this room, you really are the future of Nigeria and the future of a competitive economy. You are building not only businesses but also jobs. You have embraced innovation, upheld high standards and contributed to sustainable economic growth. That is a future worth investing in, both for the United States and Nigeria,…

…support if the Federal Government hopes to achieve its ambition of building a $1tn economy. “The majority of jobs will come from manufacturing, agriculture and trade. Agriculture cannot grow without manufacturing because value addition is what creates wealth and employment,” Onafowokan said. On monetary policy, he back…

…into business expansion. Imagine increased productivity across every sector of our economy. Imagine cleaner communities. “Imagine stronger local industries. Imagine more competitive Nigerian products. Imagine thousands of new factories emerging because energy is no longer a barrier to growth. That is the future we are…

…to him, certificates do not build roads, attract investment, create jobs, stabilise the economy, provide security or improve citizens’ welfare. “These are achieved through competence, vision, sound judgment, discipline, integrity and the courage to take difficult but necessary decisions,” he said. Responding to allegat…

…of funds by the former governor of the state and now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and against the …, that they withdrew N1.6 billion in cash over a period of three months. We attached relevant documents to that petition. Up to this moment, EFCC has closed its eyes to that petition. But whenever…

…certify skilled artisans and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy. He described the inauguration as a major milestone in implementing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places education and human capital development at the centre of the country’s economic transformation. Alausa sai…

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…town?Key takeawaysManufacturing, trade, education, and agriculture drive the state's economy.Onitsha is home to one of West Africa's largest markets.Nnewi is Nigeria's leading automobile and industrial manufacturing centre.Awka serves as the administrative and educational capital of the state.Wealth varies by industria…

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…We will resuscitate strategic economic assets that have the capacity to transform Osun’s economy, stimulate private sector investment and create wealth for our people,” he said. Earlier, the WABOTAN President, Tope Fajemirokun, described Oyebamiji as a high-performing administrator, adding that his success stories at N…

…reach ordinary Nigerians. “I have always said that we have been able to stabilise the economy. We have stabilised the macro economy, and we are working on the micro economy,” he said. “The real cause of not stabilising the micro economy is banditry. President Tinubu has taken it upon himself to fight these bandits so t…

…and salary-related allowances. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance during a meeting with the leadership of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, Trade Side, led by its National President, Kabiru Ado Minjibir, in Abuja. Read more: https://punchng.co…

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…within Nigerian institutions while supporting the country’s ambitions to grow the sports economy, create jobs and improve youth engagement.

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…South Africa, and other parts of the continent, many of whom are drawn by its strong economy, healthcare system, and quality of life.Australia shares how foreigners can find jobsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Australia launched a dedicated website where foreigners can explore job opportunities and move to the country…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Global crude oil prices recorded one of their steepest single-day drops in recent months on Tuesday, August 4, raising expectations that petrol prices in Nigeria may ease if the decline hold…

…and what he described as years of leadership failure. “A combination of all. The economy is broken; it’s not growing. Call it Boko Haram, call it ISWAP, call it banditry or kidnapping — those are the fallout. Those are the symptoms of inadequacy,” he said. According to him, successive administrations have prioritised p…

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…is not who you oppose. It is what you are able to build. We can no longer afford an economy built only on exporting raw materials to one market and importing finished goods from another. The African Continental Free Trade Area gives us the platform to build regional value chains. At the same time, we must diversify glo…

…of the global AI community, and the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has never hidden his aspirations about the role he wants the country to play. Under his ministry, there is Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS), which is domiciled at the National Infor…

…for Wednesday, August 5, with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele Gbenga said the national leadership of the council would attend the meeting with a firm commitment to pressing for the implementation of key demands earlier submitted to the minister. According to him, the unio…