3 h. ago After two decades, Nigeria moves to disburse cabotage fund in push for indigenous shipping

Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of marine and blue economy, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to read more After two decades, Nigeria moves to disburse cabotage fund in push for indigenous shipping

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8 h. ago Fadeyi joins NOA to spotlight resilient Nigerian entrepreneurs

In a bold move to reshape the narrative around Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape, the National Orientation Agency has enlisted the founder and executive director of the Akin Fadeyi Foundation, Mr. Akin Fadeyi, as a key figure in its latest initiative, the ‘Nigeria Happens to Me’ project. According to a statement, the project is a national storytelling Read More

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9 h. ago Fitch projects Nigeria’s external debt service to hit $5.2bn in 2025

Fitch, a global rating agency, has projected that Nigeria’s external debt service bill will increase to $5.2 billion this year. read more Fitch projects Nigeria’s external debt service to hit $5.2bn in 2025

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11 h. ago Shettima launches Nigeria’s LEEP initiative to empower workforce, create 2.5m jobs annually

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) on Tuesday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, aiming to tackle unemployment and equip Nigerians with skills for the global economy. The initiative targets 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs annually. Shettima, in a statement by his media […] The post Shettima launches Nigeria’s LEEP initiative to empower workforce, create 2.5m jobs annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago SEDC: Igniting an economic renaissance in Nigeria’s southeast

Envision a Southeast Region unique in its bustling markets, lush agricultural landscapes, state-of-the-art industrial hubs, and vibrant entrepreneurial ventures. When read more SEDC: Igniting an economic renaissance in Nigeria’s southeast

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17 h. ago Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March

Oyo, Kaduna, Kebbi worst hit By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s cost of living crisis worsened in March 2025 as food inflation surged to 21.79 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In a report released today, the NBS said the inflation is caused by the hike in price of essential staples […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March -NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago BREAKING: Oyetola orders NIMASA to commence process of CVFF disbursement

By Steve Agbota In a landmark move poised to reshape Nigeria’s maritime landscape, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence the process that will lead to the long-awaited disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).  This directive marks a […] The post BREAKING: Oyetola orders NIMASA to commence process of CVFF disbursement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago C &S church marks centenary, wants change of economic policy

By Christopher Oji The Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria (C&S) has concluded plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu and state governors to give advice on the current economic and security situation in the country.  The Church, which is marking its 100 years of existence in the country has, therefore, called on the […] The post C &S church marks centenary, wants change of economic policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Agbakoba proposes N500tn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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38 h. ago Agbakoba proposes N500trn budget for 2027, demands sweeping reforms

Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has proposed a N500 trillion national budget for 2027, asserting that such an ambitious fiscal goal is achievable only if “Nigeria undergoes deep-rooted political and economic reforms.” Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, Agbakoba acknowledged that the proposed Read More

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40 h. ago ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

Being the text of a policy report by Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) titled: ‘OAL GOVERNANCE and ECONOMIC ANALYSIS and FORECAST 2025: read more ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

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40 h. ago $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

…says investors responding to FX stability Abuja|| As the race for bank recapitalisation intensifies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

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50 h. ago Building a Competitive Local Creative Economy: Ethnocentrique’s Vision for young talents and Small Businesses (MSME’s)

As local talent becomes increasingly important in the global market, Nigeria’s creative economy is reaching a crucial turning point. Leading read more Building a Competitive Local Creative Economy: Ethnocentrique’s Vision for young talents and Small Businesses (MSME’s)

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2 d. ago Tinubu, Trump’s Africa adviser discussed deeper US, Nigeria partnership in Paris – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with a Senior Advisor for Africa to United States President Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, in Paris to explore deeper economic and security partnerships between Nigeria and the United States. The meeting, according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos: Our target is to become largest economy in Africa – Sanwo

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aims to make Lagos Africa’s largest economy. Currently, Lagos ranks second with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $259 billion, based on Purchasing Power Parity, trailing Cairo, Egypt. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Lagos’s potential. […] The post Lagos: Our target is to become largest economy in Africa – Sanwo-Olu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Diagana, World Bank’s regional vice president to visit Nigeria

The World Bank’s Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, will arrive in Nigeria on April 14 read more Diagana, World Bank’s regional vice president to visit Nigeria

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4 d. ago Fitch upgrades Nigeria to B on back of string of reform measures

Nigeria’s credit rating was upgraded to B by Fitch Ratings, remaining in the speculative-grade category, citing improved policy credibility and read more Fitch upgrades Nigeria to B on back of string of reform measures

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4 d. ago Declare state of emergency on insecurity, economy, not Rivers, Ndume urges Tinubu

Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s security and economy sectors, not in Rivers State. Ndume stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Daily. He said the president should shift his full attention to solving the country’s Read More

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4 d. ago Stephen Akintayo foundation hosts business growth conference in Abuja, Lagos to tackle economic hardship

In a bid to promote business sustainability and entrepreneurship in the face of Nigeria’s economic challenges, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation read more Stephen Akintayo foundation hosts business growth conference in Abuja, Lagos to tackle economic hardship

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4 d. ago Foundation Targets Empowerment of 1m Entrepreneurs To Boost Economic Growth

In a move aimed at complementing government initiatives on entrepreneurship development, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation has announced plans to empower one million entrepreneurs across Nigeria to accelerate economic growth and job creation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Founder of the Foundation, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, disclosed that the initiative will be formally […]

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