2 h. ago Economy: “Nigeria To Record Fastest Growth In 2026” — World Bank

The World Bank announced yesterday that Nigeria’s economy is on track to record its fastest growth in more than a decade, upgrading its forecast for the country’s economic growth to 4.4 per cent for 2026 and 2027. The World Bank disclosed this in its latest Global Economic Prospects report released yesterday. The latest growth forecast […] The post Economy: “Nigeria To Record Fastest Growth In 2026” — World Bank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago PDP crisis: Court sets January 23 for hearing of Turaki faction’s motion

The Federal High Court has adjourned the hearing on the PDP crisis, fixing January 23, 2025, for the motion filed by the Turaki faction against Wike’s. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-court-sets-january-23-for-hearing-of-turaki-factions-motion/

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7 h. ago Transgrid Enerco takes over Eko DisCo board, appoints Wola Joseph

Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (Eko DisCo) has made a major leadership and governance transition following the takeover of its board read more Transgrid Enerco takes over Eko DisCo board, appoints Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO

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8 h. ago FG Hires Lobbying Firm For $9m To ‘Communicate Christian Protection Efforts’ To US

The federal government has hired a lobbying firm in a $9 million contract to assist in communicating its actions on protecting Christians in Nigeria to the United States government. According to the lobbying contract document filed with the US Department of Justice, Aster Legal, a law firm in Kaduna state, hired the services of DCI Group on […] The post FG Hires Lobbying Firm For $9m To ‘Communicate Christian Protection Efforts’ To US appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigerian Government Hires US Lobbying Firm For $9m To Counter ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims

The Federal Government of Nigeria has engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, in a $9 million contract aimed at communicating its efforts to protect Christians in Nigeria to the United States government. According to TheCable, documents filed with the US Department of Justice showed the deal was facilitated by Aster Legal, […]

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12 h. ago Luxury Retailer Saks Global Files For Bankruptcy After Neiman Marcus Takeover

Saks had defaulted on a $100 million interest payment related to its nearly $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024. The post Luxury Retailer Saks Global Files For Bankruptcy After Neiman Marcus Takeover appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Firm Signs MoU To Boost Minerals, Metals Financing in Africa

DEAP Capital Management & Trust Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Banklink Africa Fund II to commence minerals and metals financing initiatives across Africa. Company secretary, Osammor Otiono & Co, in a release on the Nigerian Exchange, said the MoU is to support Africa’s role in global supply chains linked to digitisation, […]

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15 h. ago China says trade hit record high in 2025 despite slump in US exports

China’s trade volume reached a record high in 2025, surpassing $6.4 trillion, as global demand for its goods remained strong despite a slump in US exports. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-says-trade-hit-record-high-in-2025-despite-slump-in-us-exports/

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26 h. ago World Bank projects steady global growth despite uncertainties

The World Bank’s latest report projects steady global economic growth, showing resilience despite trade tensions, but warns of a slow decade and rising deb Read More: https://punchng.com/world-bank-projects-steady-global-growth-despite-uncertainties/

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31 h. ago Terror financing trial of Bauchi finance commissioner stalls as court returns file to chief judge 

Proceedings in the alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, were stalled read more Terror financing trial of Bauchi finance commissioner stalls as court returns file to chief judge 

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64 h. ago Africa’s economic opportunity—From extraction to value creation

The global economic order is undergoing a profound reset. Supply chains are fragmenting, geopolitical risks are being repriced, and nations read more Africa’s economic opportunity—From extraction to value creation

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68 h. ago INEC faces legal heat over ‘missing’ N55.9bn 2019 election funds

SERAP files a lawsuit against INEC over N55.9bn in missing funds for the 2019 elections, citing a damning report from the Auditor-General. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-faces-legal-heat-over-missing-n55-9bn-2019-election-funds/

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3 d. ago United Umuada Igbo Club International reaffirms women’s empowerment, inaugurates centre for abused women 

The United Umuada Igbo Club International (UUICI), a global non-profit organisation, has vowed to continue empowering women and uplifting Igbo read more United Umuada Igbo Club International reaffirms women’s empowerment, inaugurates centre for abused women 

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3 d. ago Stephen Osuchukwu: Nigerian artist, who thrills global audience at QIAF 2025

For seven years and running, the Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF) has drawn hundreds of international artists from dozens of read more Stephen Osuchukwu: Nigerian artist, who thrills global audience at QIAF 2025

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3 d. ago Global Fund: Kwara, UNICEF partner to revitalise 5 primary health care centres

The Kwara State Government has partnered with the Global Fund, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to revitalise five read more Global Fund: Kwara, UNICEF partner to revitalise 5 primary health care centres

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3 d. ago The Age of Empires is back, and Nigeria is sleeping on the highway

The world just changed on January 7th. America did not simply withdraw from sixty-six global bodies for administrative convenience. It read more The Age of Empires is back, and Nigeria is sleeping on the highway

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3 d. ago Nigeria LNG Rushes To Hit Deadline Amid Liquefied Natural Gas Demand Surge

Global market analysts have provided a detailed market overview predicting that prices of Liquefied natural gas (LNG), are likely to come under sustained pressure in 2026 as the market absorbs the largest supply wave in the industry’s history. Bernstein analysts stated this in a note published on Friday. Analysts led by Neil Beveridge forecast global […]

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3 d. ago Top cybersecurity risks of 2026: Issues, thought processes, and strategic solutions

Executive summary The year 2026 stands as a watershed moment for global cybersecurity leadership. Threat actors have crossed a decisive read more Top cybersecurity risks of 2026: Issues, thought processes, and strategic solutions

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3 d. ago Tech billionaire Prateek Suri describes Africa’s gold as next global asset

Billionaire Prateek Suri calls Africa’s gold, its critical minerals, the next global asset, driven by AI, green energy, and rising copper prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/tech-billionaire-prateek-suri-describes-africas-gold-as-next-global-asset/

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4 d. ago Presidency Counters KPMG, Reaffirms Policy Logic Behind New Tax Laws

The Presidency has pushed back against observations made by KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, insisting that the reforms reflected deliberate policy choices rooted in economic logic, global best practice, and Nigeria’s long-term development objectives. In a detailed response issued by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, the government acknowledged that some […]

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