41 h. ago Nigeria Must Address Key Challenges For $1trn Goal – UBA GMD

The group managing director of United Bank for Africa, Oliver Alawuba has said Nigeria needs to take deliberate efforts to address major challenges facing the country, including insecurity, high inflation pressure, enhancing ease of doing business and access to finance for her to achieve the $1 trillion economy target of the current administration. The UBA […]

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47 h. ago Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN

• UBA GMD lists hurdles to achieving $1trn economy From Uche Usim and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As the race for commercial banks’ recapitalisation peaks and the global commerce landscape quakes in the face of the raging US-China tariff war, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians not to panic as the local financial […] The post Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s target of growing its economy to $1 trillion within the next few years is facing significant skepticism from economic experts, who warn that deep-seated structural challenges, now compounded by a new 14 per cent U.S. tariff on Nigerian exports threaten the country’s growth trajectory and trade viability. Group Chief Economist and […] The post US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria in one week: From NNPCL leadership changes to rising petrol prices

This past week in Nigeria has been marked by significant developments across various sectors, including major leadership changes, economic challenges, political confrontations, and social incidents. Here are the key events that shaped the nation from March 30 to April 4, 2025: 1. Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Mele Kyari in major shake-up President Bola Tinubu removed Read More

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1 week ago Leaders to address sustainable housing at The Future Conference 2025

The Future Conference 2025 will take place on 19 June, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss Africa’s housing challenges and read more Leaders to address sustainable housing at The Future Conference 2025

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1 week ago Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Mastercard’s Vision for Payments, Inclusion, and SME Growth

Mastercard Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal spoke with The Punch Q;    Payments remain a challenge for businesses in Nigeria, especially SMEs. How is Mastercard helping resolve this challenge? A;   Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in accepting payments. One of the key hurdles Read More

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2 w. ago New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso

Tribune Online New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso Senator representing Imo west and Chairman Senate Committee on Capital Market, Osita Izunaso, has expressed the confidence that the newly signed Investment and Securities Bill 2025 will make feasible the present administration projection of $1trn economy goal. He also said the new Act signed into law will make accessibility to the capital market seamless for […] New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable — Senator Izunaso Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies

Tribune Online Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies NIGERIAN banks are increasingly relying on costly short-term commercial papers (CPs) to address liquidity challenges as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces stringent cash reserve policies, driving up deposit costs, Bloomberg reports. Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, the Providus Bank Limited N100.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme registration of the NOVA Merchant […] Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria secures €100,000 from Germany to address climate change

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The German government has allocated €100,000 to support the fight against climate change in Nigeria. The Head of Political Counsellor at the German Embassy in Nigeria, Matthias Dold, stated this at the Close-Out Event for the “Empowering Youth Civil Societies to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria” project, organised by NGYouthSDGs, in […] The post Nigeria secures €100,000 from Germany to address climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Protest: Aiyedatiwa meets Ondo student leaders, vows to address concerns

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Association Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ondo State over issues raised on education and students welfare. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement. The meeting followed a protest organised […] The post Protest: Aiyedatiwa meets Ondo student leaders, vows to address concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Price hike: Court delivers judgment on FCCPC case against MultiChoice May 8

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that its legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria is not an attempt to regulate prices but to address alleged exploitative practices and abuse of market dominance. This is just as the court fixed May 8 for judgment on the matter. The Read More

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2 w. ago Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders

Tribune Online Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders   THE Federal Government has appealed to stakeholders and all partners to align their projects and programmes with Nigeria’s priorities to address the country’s educational challenges.  Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, made the call during a meeting with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where he commended the agency for its […] Align education projects with national priorities, FG tasks stakeholders Tribune Online

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3 w. ago INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that it has received the contact addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of constituents calling for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is […] The post INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG launches national guideline for sodium reduction to combat hypertension

Tribune Online FG launches national guideline for sodium reduction to combat hypertension The Federal Government has launched the national guideline for sodium reduction in a significant move to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria. The initiative aims to reduce the excessive sodium intake that is contributing to the alarming rise in hypertension, currently affecting over 35% of adults in Nigeria. The Minister of State for […] FG launches national guideline for sodium reduction to combat hypertension Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trade Minister to engage stakeholders on concerns regarding FRCN levy

Tribune Online Trade Minister to engage stakeholders on concerns regarding FRCN levy The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, is convening a stakeholder forum to address concerns surrounding the annual Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) levy. Trade Minister to engage stakeholders on concerns regarding FRCN levy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG seeks $6.25bn annual investment to bridge housing deficit

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria requires an annual investment of $6.25bn to address the country’s housing deficit, estimated at over 28 million units. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this recently at the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership Summit held in Abuja. Dangiwa emphasised that despite numerous housing policies Read More

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3 w. ago Path to Possibilities: Creating opportunities, fostering sustainable change

With 20 million children out-of-school, it has become almost impossible for government alone to address the education gap in Nigeria. read more Path to Possibilities: Creating opportunities, fostering sustainable change

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3 w. ago Ogun: YPDC plans summit to address low education development in Yewaland 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   Worried by low education development in Yewaland in Ogun West senatorial district, an organization, Yewa People Development Council, will organize an education summit to address factors militating against education development in the region.   Addressing newsmen at the weekend, the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos and the […] The post Ogun: YPDC plans summit to address low education development in Yewaland  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Minister seeks partnerships to support 3.2 million displaced Nigerians

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for greater collaboration between government agencies, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations to address the plight of Nigeria’s 3.2 million Internally Displaced Persons. Speaking at the 47th Lions Day with United Nations celebration in Abuja on Thursday, Yilwatda emphasised the need for sustainable solutions Read More

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4 w. ago AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Fagbemi in a statement on Wednesday alleged that now-suspended Governor of the oil rich State, Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. He added that, although […] The post AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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