BUSINESS
FG Targets Five Million Jobs From €995m Agric Programme
The Federal Government says it is targeting about five million jobs for farmers through the €995m agricultural mechanisation programme. The initiative was aimed at boosting...
Reps Summon NNPC Boss, Emefiele, Over Unremitted N3.2tn
The House of Representatives has summoned the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari; and the Governor of the Central...
Nigeria Must End Dependence On Crude Oil – Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, says the country must end its dependence on crude oil for revenue and foreign exchange. Emefiele...
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To N890 Per Litre, Offers Relief To Nigerians
In a move expected to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium...
”Nigeria’s Growth Retained at 3.6%” – World Bank
The World Bank has predicted that Nigeria's economy is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2025, despite changes in the dynamics of international trade. This...
Smuggling Responsible For High Cost Of Rice, Says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday, said smuggling is responsible for the rising cost of rice in the...
Labour Carpets FG Over Latest Fuel Price Hike, Demands Immediate Reversal
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, lampooned the federal government over fresh hike in price of Premium Motor Spirit popularly...
Nigeria’s Electronic Transactions Surge To N1.08qd In 2024, Up 79%
Nigeria's electronic transaction value hit a record high of N1.08 quadrillion in 2024, up 79 percent from the previous year. This is according to the...
Customs Service To Distribute Confiscated Food Items As Hunger Bites Nationwide
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed its readiness to distribute seized food items to Nigerians to help mitigate the current hardship in the...
Budget Office: Ben Akabueze Out, Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi In
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following...
