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Buhari inaugurates 1m bags of rice pyramid, vows to secure food for Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated 13 sky-high pyramids consisting of one million bags of paddy rice. Unveiling...
We are deeply committed to Nigeria, says Twitter
Twitter has reacted to the Nigerian government’s decision to lift the restrictions placed on it since June. “We are pleased...
World Bank projects Nigeria’s growth to strengthen by 2.5% in 2022
As the global economy enters a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and others, Nigeria’s growth is projected...
Dangote Refinery coming on stream in 2022 raises hope for economic rebound
With the high capacity Dangote Oil Refinery nearing completion, there is optimism among stakeholders that the much-expected Dangote Refinery will...
Buhari inaugurates NNPC board, demands transparency, accountability
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict...
Chinese loans: Anybody that will help Nigeria’s infrastructure is welcome – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday defended his government’s decision to source loans from China, saying anyone willing to help Nigeria’s...
FG projects N10.7trn revenue target for 2022
The Federal Government has projected a revenue target of N10.7 trillion for the 2022 fiscal year. The Minister of Finance,...
Buhari appoints Chief Economic Adviser
A Chief Economic Adviser to the President (CEAP) has been appointed. He is Dr Doyin Salami, up till now Chairman...
Stock market resumes after Christmas break with N238bn loss
The Nigerian stock market resumed trading on Wednesday after the Christmas holidays with a loss of N238 billion due to...
Harnessing non-oil exports to diversify Nigeria’s revenue
It is no longer news that oil price shocks have negatively impacted the country’s revenue over the years. The dwindling...