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- 27 Apr 2020
ADI Plans Virtual Seminar on Macro-economic Policy Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
The African Development Institute (ADI), jointly with anchor economic policy think-tanks and universities in Africa, including the African Economic Research Consortium, will host a virtual seminar on…
- 1 Sept 2008
NES Seeks Harmonization Economic Policies
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has called on the Federal Government to properly articulate its policies and strategies to enhance economic growth as well as create opportunities for the private…
- 29 Sept 2016
Bloomberg: Nigerian Economic Policy Dispute Hinders Chances of Recovery
A dispute between Nigeria’s monetary and fiscal policy makers over how to lift the economy out of its worst slump in more than two decades may delay a recovery in Africa’s most populous country,…
- 16 Jan 2017
PRB Passage, Economic Policies Limit Courier Sector Growth- Oladapo
Mr. Siyanbola Oladapo, president, Association of Courier Operators of Nigeria (ANCO) has decried the delay in the passage of the Postal Reform Bill (PRB), and said that political, social and…
- 30 Dec 2021
CBN Forex Policies May Harm Economic Growth in 2022 — CPPE
Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), an economic think tank, has said the “monetary and foreign exchange policy rigidities” of the Federal Government may disrupt the economic growth…
- 16 Jun 2013
New Aviation Policy Benefits Nigeria Economically-Dati
The National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2013 will enable the country participate in the multi billion naira cargo business being transacted across the African continent. The policy has an…
- 19 Jun 2022
Women Entrepreneurs: NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Create Enabling Policies and Foster Economic Growth
Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the Agency's commitment as the nations apex IT regulatory body towards creating…
- 22 Jul 2024
Tinubu Has Surrendered Nigeria’s Sovereignty to IMF, World Bank – HURIWA
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent economic policies, saying they have undermined Nigeria’s sovereignty. Bola Tinubu HURIWA noted that…
- 26 Oct 2021
FG, NESG Hint on Policy Conflict in Public, Private Sectors
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has identified policy discord among various government institutions and private sector segments as a major hindrance to economic development. Speaking…
- 17 Jan 2023
FG Says Revised STI Policy will Transform Ecosystem for Socio-economic Development
Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, STI, has stated that the newly approved 2022 Revised Science, Technology and Innovation Policy when fully…
- 6 Sept 2020
BLOCKDeFi2020 Virtual Blockchain Conference Taps Dr. Ezekwesili as Keynote Speaker
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, senior economic advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI), is to keynote the upcoming BLOCKDeFi2020 Virtual Blockchain Conference scheduled to hold from…
- 25 Jan 2017
Buhari’s Govt Confused, Adamant on Economy- Ezekwesili
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, former vice president of the World Bank for Africa, has described the economic policies of the government as “confusing,” expressing regret that in spite of the confusion,…
- 13 Nov 2025
FG’s Suspension of 15% Fuel Import Duty: A Holistic Step Toward Economic Relief and Market Stability
By Blaise Udunze In a welcome display of policy sensitivity and economic rationality, the Federal Government has suspended the planned 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel. This…
- 18 May 2026
EFCC Which Handles Sensitive Data, Financial Records has No Privacy Policy on Website- FiJ
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) does not currently maintain a public privacy policy on www.efcc.gov.ng , its official website. Ola Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, EFCC This is despite…
- 18 Jul 2016
Policy, Economy Hobble e-Payment Channels Deployment
Inconsistent policies by financial regulator and harsh economic situation in the country have been attributed as responsible for the slow deployment of electronic payment channels such as Automated…
- 9 Apr 2018
CLMI says Courier, Logistics Crucial to Nigeria’s Economic Recovery
Pragmatic policies and people with adequate managerial core-competences are needed to rejuvenating the billion naira Courier, Logistics and Transport industry; crucial to diversifying Nigeria’s…
- 23 Mar 2009
Courier in the Face of Economic Recession
As the new economic landscape brings a new global credit reality, defined by prudence and pragmatism, activities in the present economic realities call for sound policies that are tailored towards…
- 7 May 2023
Our Commitment to Digital Job Creation for Youths Remains Unflinching - Danbatta
In line with one of the pillars of the National Digital Economic Policy and Strategy, (NDEPS 2020-2030), which is to further accelerate economic growth in digital literacy and skills, the Nigerian…
- 28 Oct 2021
CBN, Security Agencies Crackdown on Ponzi Scheme Operators
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is collaborating with security agencies in the country to fish out and prosecute ponzi scheme operators who specialise in defrauding innocent Nigerians of their money,…
- 24 Feb 2021
NESG Launches Advocacy Radio, Podcast Services for Credible Information
Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), leading economy policy think tank, believes that majority of the 200 million Nigerian population are either saturated with misinformation or not readily availed…
- 18 Aug 2016
Buhari Says Monetary Policy alone not Enough to Expand Economy
Nigeria will need to combine monetary policies with fiscal and structural policies in order to overcome its worst economic crisis in decades and return to growth, President Muhammadu Buhari said…
- 19 Feb 2023
Adoption of Emerging Technologies will Scale Nigera's Socio-economic Development – FG
In implementing the various policies which have been strategically developed for the scaling of the socio-economic development of Nigeria, the Federal Government has re-emphasized the adoption of…
- 29 Jul 2019
Foreign Portfolio Investors Withdraw N1.87tn under Buhari
Foreign portfolio investors(FPIs) have withdrawn a total of N1.87tn in four years, starting from June 2015, after President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn into office, according to the Punch. The…
- 29 Oct 2021
NCC Holds Valedictory Forum for Exemplary, Retiring Staff, Osmund Omulu
Members of staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) converged in the Conference Room of the Commission’s Head Office recently, to honour Osmund Omulu, a staff of the Commission, who is…
- 19 Feb 2014
CBN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Cashless Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria has again urged Nigerians to embrace the new cashless policy of the bank to enhance economic growth. Aaron Yeduma of the Shared Services Department in CBN, Abuja, made the…
- 2 Aug 2026
Dare Tackles Onaiyekan over Criticism of Tinubu, Says Economic is Working
Sunday Dare, special adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, has faulted the criticism directed at President Bola Tinubu and his economic policies by John Cardinal Onaiyekan,…
- 30 Jul 2014
Experts Say Stable Policies, Economy Vital for IT Revolution
Computer professionals under the umbrella of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have said that Nigeria must address issues such as inconsistency in policies, economic instability and manpower…
- 30 Jul 2025
CBN Explains Mass Redeployment of Staff
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims that its recent redeployment of staff from Abuja to Lagos State was politically motivated. Muhammad Abdullahi, deputy governor, economic policy,…
- 12 Jun 2017
Telcos Face Distress as Operational Challenges Worsen
Telecommunications operators in the country once seen as flourishing are today battling to survive due to unfavourable economic policies been implemented by the government. The situation has forced…
- 26 Jun 2019
Nigeria Heading Towards Bankruptcy, Says Sanusi
Muhammad Sanusi, emir of Kano, has said that Nigeria is on the threshold of bankruptcy following unfavorable economic policies. Speaking at a workshop the office of the accountant-general of the…