64 h. ago Nigeria’s GDP Reporting Crisis: When Data Delays Undermine Economic Credibility

Nigeria’s economic data reporting has entered a troubling phase. The release of the country’s first-quarter 2025 GDP report has been read more Nigeria’s GDP Reporting Crisis: When Data Delays Undermine Economic Credibility

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s GDP ratio — Siji Olamiju

Tribune Online Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s GDP ratio — Siji Olamiju The former Special Adviser on Public Health to former governor Adegboyega Oyetola and former APC candidate in the House of Representatives in Oriade Obokun Federal Constituency, Prof Olasiji Olamiju, popularly known as Akol, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio. Olamiju said this in a […] Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s GDP ratio — Siji Olamiju Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Rivers Crisis: “Your Leadership Style Needs To Be Studied” – Atiku’s Ally Hails Tinubu For Reconciling Wike, Fubara

Former spokesman to ex-Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has commended President Bola Tinubu over his intervention in Rivers State political crisis Mr. Sowunmi said that Tinubu’s action showed good leadership by reconciling Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Your Leadership Style Needs To Be Studied” – Atiku’s Ally Hails Tinubu For Reconciling Wike, Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Donkey skin trade drives crisis for African women, children as 41% of owners report theft

By Chinenye Anuforo New research presented to African leaders today reveals a severe crisis fueled by the global demand for donkey skins, with 41% of surveyed donkey owners having experienced donkey theft. The research unveiled at the second Pan-African Donkey Conference (PADCo) in Côte d’Ivoire, links the escalating trade in donkey skins, primarily for the […] The post Donkey skin trade drives crisis for African women, children as 41% of owners report theft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago AfDB projects Nigeria’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.2% in 2025

Tribune Online AfDB projects Nigeria’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.2% in 2025 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected Nigeria's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to moderate to 3.2 percent in 2025 and 3.1 percent in 2026, down from 3.4 percent in 2024, largely due to... AfDB projects Nigeria’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.2% in 2025 Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report

Nigeria’s payment infrastructure ranks most advanced in Africa From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector recorded a strong performance in 2024 despite tough economic conditions, with Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) growing their assets to N170.02 trillion, about 63.1 percent of the country’s total GDP. This is according to the State of […] The post Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s Q1 GDP data release delayed by over a month — Report

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Q1 GDP data release delayed by over a month — Report The release of Nigeria’s first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for 2025 has been delayed by 33 days beyond the country’s historical average, according to a new report by Intelpoint, a data and research firm under Techpoint Africa. Typically, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) releases Q1 GDP data around late May, averaging 53 days […] Nigeria’s Q1 GDP data release delayed by over a month — Report Tribune Online

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9 d. ago “You’ve Built Vast Comedy Ecosystem That Now Contributes To Nigeria’s GDP” — Tinubu Celebrates Ali Baba At 60

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the birthday of legendary comedian Ali Baba, whose birth name is Atunyota Akpobome. Ali Baba marked his 60th birthday on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Tinubu referred to Ali Baba as a “trailblazer who revolutionised Nigeria’s […] The post “You’ve Built Vast Comedy Ecosystem That Now Contributes To Nigeria’s GDP” — Tinubu Celebrates Ali Baba At 60 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Addressing crime and insecurity: A prerequisite for accelerated GDP growth in Africa

As Africa strives to unlock its immense economic potential, one critical barrier continues to undermine growth across the continent: insecurity. read more Addressing crime and insecurity: A prerequisite for accelerated GDP growth in Africa

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1 week ago From Delays to Speed: How Data Analytics is Transforming Insurance Claims Management

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, insurance companies that fail to embrace innovation risk being left behind. For the modern read more From Delays to Speed: How Data Analytics is Transforming Insurance Claims Management

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI

Tribune Online Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI “In 2023, the global space economy was valued at over $546 billion, with the private sector contributing approximately 77% of that value." Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PPP: Implementation of infrastructure master plan will raise stock to 70% GDP — Tinubu

Tribune Online PPP: Implementation of infrastructure master plan will raise stock to 70% GDP — Tinubu The full implementation of Nigeria’s National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (2020–2043) will raise the country’s infrastructure stock from its current 35 percent of GDP to at least 70 percent by 2043. PPP: Implementation of infrastructure master plan will raise stock to 70% GDP — Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Enugu North stakeholders target 60% of Mbah’s $30bn GDP forecast

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Stakeholders and leaders from Enugu North Senatorial District and Isi-Uzo Local Government Area have resolved to drive the transformation of the Nsukka Economic Zone into a regional powerhouse capable of contributing 60 per cent of Enugu State’s $30 billion GDP target by 2031. This resolution was part of a communique issued […] The post Enugu North stakeholders target 60% of Mbah’s $30bn GDP forecast appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s creative industry, powerful driver of economic growth — Tinubu

Tribune Online Nigeria’s creative industry, powerful driver of economic growth — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday affirmed that Nigeria's creative industry has emerged as a powerful driver of economic growth, making significant contributions to the country's GDP, job creation, and economic diversification. Nigeria’s creative industry, powerful driver of economic growth — Tinubu Tribune Online

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