15 h. ago Racing into innovation and economic growth: Lagos to host Africa’s first E1 GP

Lagos has officially been confirmed as the first African city to host the Electric 1 Grand Prix (E1 GP), the read more Racing into innovation and economic growth: Lagos to host Africa’s first E1 GP

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15 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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16 h. ago Use Culture As Economic Power, Governor Mbah Urges Nigerians

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has asked Nigerians to transform the country’s cultural wealth into economic power, create millions of jobs and drive sustainable growth. Opening a three-day Culture and Creative Economy Summit at the Landmark Nike Resort, Enugu, on Tuesday, the governor, represented by the secretary to the state government, Prof. Chidiebere […]

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36 h. ago NiDCOM, NASENI forge alliance on innovation, technology for economic growth

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have sought strategic partnership read more NiDCOM, NASENI forge alliance on innovation, technology for economic growth

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51 h. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI

Tribune Online IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the selection of Lagos as the host city for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), in 2027, is capable of positioning Lagos and Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouse. The Chamber made the observation, in a statement, issued by its Director General, Dr. Chinyere Almona, on Sunday. It […] IATF 2027 will spotlight Lagos, Nigeria as Africa’s economic powerhouses —LCCI Tribune Online

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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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5 d. ago ‘Africa must shift from aid to investment to unlock $229bn economic growth’

Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed that Africa must move from aid dependence to investment-led growth if the read more ‘Africa must shift from aid to investment to unlock $229bn economic growth’

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5 d. ago Afreximbank, Cross River State sign $2bn deals to boost South

Afreximbank has signed a landmark $2 billion investment deal with Cross River State to catalyse sub-sovereign trade and economic growth read more Afreximbank, Cross River State sign $2bn deals to boost South-South investments

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7 d. ago Food Security: Ekiti Govt. Approves Over N1.5bn For Agricultural Investments

In a renewed effort to boost food security and drive economic growth, the Ekiti State Government has approved fresh agricultural investments worth over N1.5 billion across various projects in the sector. The approval was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, following the State Executive […] The post Food Security: Ekiti Govt. Approves Over N1.5bn For Agricultural Investments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reimagining Africa’s role in global trade: Strategy, resilience, and partnership

Trade has long been a cornerstone of global development, enabling countries to specialise, exchange goods, and unlock economic growth. For read more Reimagining Africa’s role in global trade: Strategy, resilience, and partnership

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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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9 d. ago Transformation in agriculture, trade, energy critical for sustainable economy growth

The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has insisted that Nigeria as well as other Africa countries requires more than macro stability read more Transformation in agriculture, trade, energy critical for sustainable economy growth-NES

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9 d. ago NES Seeks Inclusive Economic Growth, Honours Shettima, Iyabo Masha, Others

The Nigeria Economic Society (NES) has called on stakeholders to collaborate on inclusive economic growth for the country, saying that it has concluded plans to honour Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), Dr Iyabo Masha, with its 2025 Distinguished Fellow Award. […]

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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 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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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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2 w. ago Governors resolve to establish creative economy desks in states to boost culture and tourism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   During their 5th meeting on August 27, 2025, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) made a pivotal resolution to establish Creative Economy Desks across all states, aiming to drive growth in the culture and tourism sector. The Forum, chaired by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State, received a strategic presentation from […] The post Governors resolve to establish creative economy desks in states to boost culture and tourism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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