Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said the proposed 5% fuel surcharge (tax) will not be […]
Category: Economy
Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Being Illegally Mined, Stolen — NEC Raises Alarm
The National Economic Council (NEC) has raised alarm over the large-scale illegal mining and theft of Nigeria’s solid minerals, including gold, warning that the proceeds […]
The world is taking note and Nigerians are beginning to feel the impact. Dr. Daniel Bwala, Spoke Person to the President.
The IMF has just raised Nigeria’s growth forecast to 3.9% in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026, another strong validation of the President Tinubu administration’s economic […]
Shettima Urges Respect For Dangote’s Investment To Protect Nigeria’s Future
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to respect and protect the multibillion-dollar investment of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, warning that safeguarding such ventures […]
PENGASSAN strike shuts petrol stations, power supply falls below 3,500MW
Petrol stations across the country were shut on Tuesday as the strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) entered […]
Dangote vs PENGASSAN: NLC Mobilises Workers For Strike Against Refinery
The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed its affiliate unions to begin urgent mobilisation and prepare for a nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Group, accusing […]
Tinubu Meets Ogunlesi In Lagos To Boost Investments In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with global investors, particularly in the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors, as part of efforts […]
CBN Reduces Interest Rate to 27%, First Cut Since 2020
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate to 27.00 per cent, the first cut in […]
NBS Announces 4.23% Economic Growth, Labour Disagrees
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product rose by 4.23 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest figures released […]
Kaduna State Governor Pledges To Complete Projects Without Borrowing.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has assured residents that his administration will not borrow a single kobo to finance projects, declaring that all ongoing and […]