7 h. ago Nigeria Needs 21. 95% Growth Rate For $1tn Economy By 2031 – Afrinvest

  Afrinvest West Africa Limited has predicted that Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) requires a 21.95 per cent growth rate at an exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar to achieve the $1 trillion economy target by 2031. The investment firm made this prediction in its 20th Nigeria Banking Sector Report 2025, titled ‘ACT-BOLD: Beyond […]

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30 h. ago Nestlé Nigeria bets on FX stability to sustain profit growth — MD/CEO

Nestlé Nigeria is betting on the now stable FX environment and a surge in its local sourcing to maintain the read more Nestlé Nigeria bets on FX stability to sustain profit growth — MD/CEO

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44 h. ago Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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44 h. ago Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu

CBN targets $1 bn diaspora monthly remittance by 2026 From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on track to become the nation with the world’s largest workforce by 2050, stressing that his administration is working assiduously to unlock the potential of the country’s young population to drive growth, innovation, and […] The post Nigeria to provide world’s largest workforce by 2050 – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses

Tribune Online From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses By Afolabi Abisola Favour IN today’s digital economy, social media has become more than just a space for entertainment, it is now a vital tool for business growth in Nigeria. According to Statista (2024), spending on digital advertising in Nigeria stood at $169 million, with social media ads accounting for more than 40 percent of […] From hostels to markets: The role of social media in growing student and small businesses Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Bankit MFB Showcases Nigeria’s Fintech Growth Story At GITEX Africa

A Nigerian  digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB) has successfully showcased its innovations and growth journey at the just concluded GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. At the event, Bankit MFB highlighted its strides in fintech in Nigeria, reinforcing its role as a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured digital bank committed […]

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62 h. ago Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI

Tribune Online Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised that Nigeria cannot afford to rely on crude oil as the anchor of the economy in this century, and that agriculture remains Nigeria’s most strategic pathway to diversification, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Gabriel Idahosa, President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and […] Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Zoho sees 75% customer surge in Nigeria on rising demand for AI, privacy tools

A new study revealed that Zoho, a global technology company, has recorded 75 percent customer growth in Nigeria in 2024, read more Zoho sees 75% customer surge in Nigeria on rising demand for AI, privacy tools

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3 d. ago Afrinvest Unveils 20th Edition Of Nigerian Banking Sector Report

In celebrating its 30th anniversary, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will unveil the 20th edition of its flagship Nigerian Banking Sector Report. The report, themed ‘ACT-BOLD: Turbocharging Nigeria to A New Growth Frontier’, highlights the need for extraordinary reforms and strategic investments to position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global economy. Speaking ahead of […]

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3 d. ago Daystar Power appoints Yischai Beinisch as CEO to lead next phase of growth

Daystar Power, a provider of hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial customers in West Africa, has announced the appointment of Yischai Beinisch as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025.  Yischai joins Daystar Power from power business in Shell, and is taking on his new role in addition to his current position […] The post Daystar Power appoints Yischai Beinisch as CEO to lead next phase of growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to reposition its tourism sector as a driver of economic growth, insisting that “a new Nigeria is possible if we shift from consumption to production.” Obi made the call on Saturday at the opening of […] The post Obi calls for tourism overhaul as Mbah opens Enugu conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Two decades, no headcount: How lack of actual demography is distorting Nigeria’s growth

Tribune Online Two decades, no headcount: How lack of actual demography is distorting Nigeria’s growth Nearly two decades after Nigeria’s last population census, the country continues to govern and plan using estimates from foreign bodies. PHILIP IBITOYE examines Nigeria’s troubled history of census-taking and how outdated data undermines national development plans and revenue-sharing reforms. When President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a committee in April 2025 to lay the groundwork for a […] Two decades, no headcount: How lack of actual demography is distorting Nigeria’s growth Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Oyebanji restates commitment to private sector partnership for economic growth

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has restated the commitment of his administration to partnering with critical private sector players and institutions as a strategic drive for economic growth and sustainable development of the state. He stated this, on Tuesday, when he received the management team of the First Bank Plc led by the […] The post Oyebanji restates commitment to private sector partnership for economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Digital Assets Firm Targets Africa’s Financial Growth With ‘People’s Wallet’

A digital assets exchange and financial services provider, Zabira Technologies, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering growth and adoption of digital finance in Nigeria, making it a digital asset hub in Africa. Speaking to newsmen at the 6th anniversary and rebranding event in Lagos, the CEO/founder of Zabira Technologies, Isaac John, disclosed that the digital […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s GDP growth must be around 8% to achieve $1trillion economy by 2030 —Enoh

Tribune Online Nigeria’s GDP growth must be around 8% to achieve $1trillion economy by 2030 —Enoh .Says economic growth unachievable outside industrialisation.To unveil new national industrial policy, this month The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, has said Nigeria  must  raise its  Gross Domestic Product (GDP)  from the present figure of over 3 percent to around 8 percent, to enable it to achieve its dream of […] Nigeria’s GDP growth must be around 8% to achieve $1trillion economy by 2030 —Enoh Tribune Online

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1 week ago Unchecked pursuit of economic growth cause of devastating environmental issues ―Adesokan

Tribune Online Unchecked pursuit of economic growth cause of devastating environmental issues ―Adesokan Adetomiwa Adesokan is an economist and a scholar who has been exploring the intersection of climate change and economic growth in Africa. In this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, he spoke the relationship between carbon emissions and economic growth in Nigeria and South Africa. What inspired you to focus on carbon emissions and economic growth? My […] Unchecked pursuit of economic growth cause of devastating environmental issues ―Adesokan Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘TikTok for Artistes’ launches in Nigeria to support artiste growth and fan engagement

Tribune Online ‘TikTok for Artistes’ launches in Nigeria to support artiste growth and fan engagement TikTok has announced the launch of ‘TikTok for Artistes’ in Nigeria following its global debut earlier this year. The new all-in-one insights platform is designed to provide artists, their labels, and their teams with the data and tools they need to better understand their music performance, audience, and fan engagement on TikTok, helping them promote […] ‘TikTok for Artistes’ launches in Nigeria to support artiste growth and fan engagement Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu assures foreign trips focused on national growth, citizens’ welfare

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that his international trips are fundamentally aimed at securing tangible benefits for Nigerians, including economic growth, job creation, and increased prosperity. Sharing his thoughts on his verified X handle @officialABAT, shortly after wrapping up official visits to Japan and Brazil, the President assured of his unwavering […] The post Tinubu assures foreign trips focused on national growth, citizens’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Media must stand to save Nigeria’s democracy, contribute to national growth — Ojudu 

Tribune Online Media must stand to save Nigeria’s democracy, contribute to national growth — Ojudu  A renowned journalist and politician, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has appealed to the media in the country to do everything possible to save the nation's democracy from being hijacked by,,, Media must stand to save Nigeria’s democracy, contribute to national growth — Ojudu  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu back to Abuja after productive diplomatic missions to Brazil, Japan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu returned early hours of Thursday to Abuja following successful state visits to Brazil and Japan aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international partnerships and boosting economic growth. Landing at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 1:20 a.m., he was warmly welcomed by a high-profile delegation including […] The post Tinubu back to Abuja after productive diplomatic missions to Brazil, Japan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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