87 m. ago OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU), and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has unveiled the Nigeria Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment, a report designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to withstand security, economic, […] The post OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Senate Mute Amid Outrage Over North Central Commission’s ₦140bn 3

The Senate has remained silent amidst growing public outrage over the ₦140 billion budget allocated to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) for a three-month period. Civil society groups, analysts, and concerned citizens have questioned the justification for such a substantial sum in a short timeframe, particularly given Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges. Efforts to get […]

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s transport crisis deepens despite massive investment

.As experts warn sector is on brink of collapse Sixty-five years after independence and decades of investment in infrastructure, Nigeria’s read more Nigeria’s transport crisis deepens despite massive investment

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16 h. ago Inflation Could Drop To 14% By 2026 If Reforms Continue – AfreximBank

If Nigeria maintains its ongoing economic reforms, inflation could reduce to around 14 per cent by the end of 2026, the group chief economist and managing director of Afreximbank, Yemi Kale, has said. Kale, who delivered these insights during a keynote address at ‘The Platform Nigeria’, noted that while inflation eased to 20.12 per cent […]

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21 h. ago Marine and Blue Economy set to replace oil as major revenue earner — Oyetola

Tribune Online Marine and Blue Economy set to replace oil as major revenue earner — Oyetola The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday declared that Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector is being strategically repositioned... Marine and Blue Economy set to replace oil as major revenue earner — Oyetola Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race

By Cosmas Omegoh A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun has lauded Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-injecting life into the Nigerian economy.   Seriki Bashorun, a.k.a Larry Bash, while hosting an Independence Day Roundtable tagged, “Breaking Barriers and Unlocking Opportunities for Ado-Odo Ota Federal Constituency,” held […] The post Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

After 65 years of independence, Nigeria’s over-dependence on imports has stalled its transformation from an agrarian economy to an industrial read more Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

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28 h. ago Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

…Says tech can boost Nigeria’s revenue by 50%, saying with tech, capital won’t be problem for startups The Federal Government read more Tech adoption could be game changer for Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target – Professor of Economics at Startupsouth

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35 h. ago Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi

Political economist Pat Utomi stated that political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices, emphasising that the only serious resistance to the Federal Government comes from a few social media users. Utomi made the comment in Lagos during the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable, which was themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics”. He bemoaned that most opposition […] The post Political parties in Nigeria have lost their voices – Pat Utomi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Chukwu tasks leaders on economic reforms, inclusive governance

Head, Due Process and Public Procurement Bureau, Abia State, Dr. Oluebube Chukwu, has urged leaders across all levels of government to confront the nation’s pressing challenges with sincerity, patriotism and people-centred reforms. Speaking with journalists in Umuahia, Abia State, in commemoration of the 2025 Independence Day anniversary, Chukwu congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, describing […] The post Chukwu tasks leaders on economic reforms, inclusive governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Group Warns On Dangers Of Disrupting Dangote Refinery’s Operations

The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AREET) has warned that further attacks against Dangote Petroleum Refinery could negatively affect Nigeria’s economy. AREET disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, which was signed by its chairman, Dele Kelvin Oye. According to the group, any disruption to the refinery’s operations could force Nigeria back to costly […]

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51 h. ago Future of insurance dependent on adoption, collaboration with fintechs – stakeholders

Stakeholders in the Nigerian insurance and financial technology (Fintech) subsector of the economy say the future of insurance is dependent read more Future of insurance dependent on adoption, collaboration with fintechs – stakeholders

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52 h. ago Nigeria targets $8bn inclusive capital as IIF launches GESI roadmap

By Chinenye Anuforo Nigeria’s drive towards a more inclusive economy received a major boost on Thursday as the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) unveiled its Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap 2025–2035, with an ambitious target of mobilising $8 billion in inclusive capital over the next decade. The roadmap was officially launched at the third […] The post Nigeria targets $8bn inclusive capital as IIF launches GESI roadmap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Lagos Lawmaker Hails Tinubu For Nigeria’s Economic Turnaround

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has commended Nigerians for their resilience and encouraged them to maintain confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu to continue fulfilling the aspirations of the populace. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye […] The post Lagos Lawmaker Hails Tinubu For Nigeria’s Economic Turnaround appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Nigeria’s economy regaining strength under Tinubu — Lagos lawmaker

Tribune Online Nigeria’s economy regaining strength under Tinubu — Lagos lawmaker As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has praised Nigerians for their resilience and urged them to sustain their trust in the government of President Bola Tinubu Nigeria’s economy regaining strength under Tinubu — Lagos lawmaker Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Mbah urges optimism, unity, says end’ll vindicate Tinubu’s economic policies

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to be optimistic and united in the face of present challenges, assuring that the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration and citizens’ huge sacrifices would ultimately pay off if the nation stayed the course. Mbah said while the anniversary might understandably be low-key, it […] The post Mbah urges optimism, unity, says end’ll vindicate Tinubu’s economic policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Oyetola urges innovative financing to drive Marine and Blue Economy

Tribune Online Oyetola urges innovative financing to drive Marine and Blue Economy THE Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that finance remains the decisive factor in transforming Nigeria’s bold new vision for its marine and blue economy into tangible impact, stressing that without sustainable investment, the country risks leaving its vast marine resources underutilised. Oyetola recently made this call in Lagos at […] Oyetola urges innovative financing to drive Marine and Blue Economy Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Nigeria @ 65: Africa’s giant still struggling to industrialise

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com    Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria, touted as the giant of Africa, is still struggling to industrialise. Despite being blessed with an enormous population, significant economic size and […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Africa’s giant still struggling to industrialise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Nigeria@65: Arewa leader lauds Tinubu’s steps to reposition nation amid challenges

Tribune Online Nigeria@65: Arewa leader lauds Tinubu’s steps to reposition nation amid challenges As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as courageous efforts to reposition the country despite longstanding social and economic challenges. Nigeria@65: Arewa leader lauds Tinubu’s steps to reposition nation amid challenges Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria Needs Accountable Leadership For Real Change – Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has stressed that Nigeria cannot achieve real transformation without accountable leadership. She made the remark as the nation marked its 65th Independence anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central described Nigeria as a nation at a crossroads, facing insecurity, economic hardship, and inequality. She, however, […] The post Nigeria Needs Accountable Leadership For Real Change – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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