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Nigeria pays ₦85 billion ECOWAS debt and community levy for the first time in 19 years, boosting regional cooperation and financial stability.

Nigeria Settles ₦85 Billion ECOWAS Debt, Strengthening Regional Ties

Nigeria pays ₦85 billion ECOWAS debt and community levy for the first time in 19 ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Economy & Finance
New Naira

CBN Fines Banks ₦150m Over New Naira Notes Illicit Trading

CBN fines banks ₦150m for collusion with hawkers in trading new naira notes, addressing artificial ...
  • 14 December 2024
  • Business
Naira Notes

CBN Confirms Old and Redesigned Naira Notes Remain Valid

CBN confirms old and redesigned ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 notes remain valid indefinitely. Both versions ...
  • 14 December 2024
  • Nigeria
funds

Nigeria Removed from IATA List of Countries Blocking Airline Funds

Nigeria exits IATA's list of countries blocking airline funds, signaling improved conditions for international airlines ...
  • 10 December 2024
  • Economy & Finance
Nigerian lithium

South Africa Targets Nigerian Lithium and Strengthens Ties with Nigeria

South Africa eyes Nigerian lithium for its electric vehicle revolution, while the two nations strengthen ...
  • 5 December 2024
  • Africa
National Pension Commission

PenCom Lifts Suspension on PFAs’ Investment in Commercial Papers

PenCom lifts the six-year suspension on PFAs’ investment in commercial papers, boosting market liquidity and ...
  • 4 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Budget Deficit

Nigeria Raises $2.2 Billion via Eurobond to Address Budget Deficit

Nigeria raises $2.2 billion via Eurobond issuance to fund the 2024 budget deficit, attracting $9 ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Business

President Tinubu Seeks South Africa’s Support for G20 and BRICS Membership

President Tinubu seeks South Africa’s support for Nigeria’s G20 and BRICS membership, emphasizing economic cooperation ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Nigeria
tax reform

Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Spark Debate in Senate and Among Stakeholders

Nigerian Senate debates Tinubu’s tax reform bills amid public concerns and stakeholder engagement, aiming to ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Business
minimum wage

Minimum Wage Debate in Ebonyi Sparks Tension Between Governor and NLC

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru’s threat to sack striking workers over the minimum wage sparks backlash from ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Business
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Youth farmers

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Savings bonds

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GDP rebasing
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Today in History

January 18th is the day in 1993 that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is officially observed for the first time in all 50 states.

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