…Udoh said the administration’s long-term objective is to build a sustainable tourism economy capable of generating employment, stimulating private investment and increasing internally generated revenue. He further stressed that modern transportation infrastructure remains critical to achieving that vision, describing t…

…and governance.” She added that the reforms would strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, reduce fraud, simplify access to public and private services and improve the integrity of the country’s electoral process through more robust identity verification mechanisms. “NIMC is ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair…

…Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi; Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The statement said discussions covered security cooperation, protection of Christian communities, justice sector reform, digital transformation, commercial diplomac…

…and responsible reporting. “Education is the foundation upon which we build a productive economy, strengthen democratic institutions, reduce poverty and promote social cohesion,” she said. The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to…

…towards agricultural development. “To our farmers, you remain the backbone of our economy. Your resilience, commitment and hard work continue to inspire us. We encourage you to adopt the improved technologies introduced by the programme, utilise the inputs responsibly, and continue working together through your farmer…

…part of Canada's efforts to attract international talent to support key sectors of its economy.Canada invites skilled foreign workers to explore employment opportunities. Photo: GettyImages The government said skilled workers have multiple options to live and work in Canada through its immigration programmes.Which skil…

…Ministry of Finance in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said the committee would offer external, data-driven advice to strengthen economic policymaking and ensure that reforms translate into improved living standards. According to the minister, the committee mar…

…revealed that her husband immediately took the lead in restructuring their household economy once his aviation career was put on hold, focusing on proactive financial discipline rather than despair.According to George, her husband's immediate reaction to his job loss was to conduct a thorough review of the family's fin…

"This economy and anyhowness will touch everybody" Woman writes as she laments struggles of going out for fun in Lagos A woman has shared her struggles after trying to spend a fun day out with friends. She claimed she went to a cinema only to meet total black out. She said she and her friends were told there was no lig…

My dad taught us to ski. We had a little incline in the driveway and he'd just drag us up and we'd ski down.This childhood memory reveals the important role Breezy Johnson's dad, Greg Johnson, played in her journey to Olympic gold. From teaching her to ski in their driveway to supporting her throughout her career, Greg…

…alternative that can restore security, tackle the rising cost of living, revive the economy, create jobs, and return the country to the path of progress in 2027,” Abdullahi said. The party urged its members, supporters, the media and the general public to ignore what it described as ‘agents of distraction’ and rely onl…

…the service continues to uphold its constitutional mandate of safeguarding the nation’s economy, protecting vital assets, and tackling all forms of smuggling and economic sabotage, adding that, recently, efforts have been significantly intensified through improved surveillance, stronger intelligence operations, and mor…

Late President Buhari left Nigeria's economy flourishing - Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has claimed that late President Muhammadu Buhari left the economy flourishing when he left office in May 2023. Sirika said this when he appeared on Arise TV today, July 13.''Preside…

Veteran actress Iya Rainbow has addressed the long-running claim linking Pasuma to the late Baba AgbakoThe actress explained how the rumour started and why many people got the story wrongShe also showered heartfelt prayers on the Fuji star while praising his loyalty to his late mother's friendsFind it fast with our new…

…of 2026, as external debt repayments rose amid increasing capital outflows from the economy. The figure, obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s February 2026 Economic Report, showed that the country spent $440m on foreign loan repayments in January and $480m in February, bringing the total debt servicing bill for…

…after being approved by the ​parliament. She previously served as First Deputy PM and Economy Minister. ​Zelenesky ​explained that ​her exit is part of the “personnel changes” to the country’s top echelon to ensure the implementation of the updated political strategy. The changes require a renewal of Ministers, accordi…

…customer verification, credit scoring and government planning (p. 1). In that kind of economy, a telecom subscriber database cannot be treated like a trophy cabinet (p. 1). It is national infrastructure. That is why the clean-up was necessary. Every maturing industry eventually goes through this type of correction. Ban…

…that the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises remain the backbone of every resilient economy. He stressed that they create jobs, stimulate innovation, strengthen local value chains, reduce poverty, provide opportunities for women, young people, artisans, farmers, and emerging entrepreneurs. He said Katsina had already e…

…out of the energy-rich Gulf countries, and its closure has heavily impacted the world economy. Iran insists on controlling the passage of ships and has announced plans to charge fees, saying there will be no return to the free navigation of the pre-war era, which Washington has rejected. Under customary international l…

…are trapped in a cycle of unemployment and underemployment, excluded from the digital economy by a chasm of inadequate skills and unequal access to quality education. This stark reality brought recent remarks encouraging youths to embrace small-scale trading—selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli—into sharp focus.…

…keynote titled “The African Fintech Frontier: Leveraging AI to Unlock a Unified Digital Economy,” Dotun Adekunle, OPay’s chief operating officer and chief technology officer, said Africa has a unique opportunity to lead global fintech innovation because of its young population and rapidly growing digital economy. Accor…

…Tajudeen Abbas, described the informal sector as the true “engine of the nation’s economy”, sustaining millions of livelihoods. Tinubu said that the layout was earmarked to move the Apo mechanics and traders from their current congested location along the Outer Southern Expressway. He noted that for over a decade, the…

…out. The sector grew 33.5 percent in real terms in 2025, roughly nine times the overall economy's 3.9 percent real growth." Speaking further she stated that, "Since 2023, reforms have attracted about US$2.6 billion in fresh investment commitments, including a US$1.3 billion, 1.5-million-tonne alumina refinery, the larg…

…February 2026 monthly economic report showed that net foreign exchange inflow into the economy moderated to $6.92 billion, compared with $9.22 billion in January. Aggregate FX inflows declined to $9.43 billion from $12.23 billion, while aggregate outflows also fell to $2.50 billion from $3.01 billion during the same pe…

…had helped offset some of the negative effects. Despite the resilience of the global economy, the IMF warned that risks remain tilted to the downside.According to the report, "The balance of risks remains tilted to the downside," citing renewed trade tensions, geopolitical conflicts and tighter financial conditions as…