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Atiku

Northern Opposition Voices Concerns Over Tax Reform Bills Ahead of National Assembly Debate

Northern opposition leaders, including Atiku and Zulum, voice concerns over Nigeria's controversial tax reform bills, ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • Business
President Tinubu

FG Begins N50 Electronic Levy Deductions from Fintech Users

Nigeria's Federal Government has begun N50 electronic levy deductions from fintech users, affecting platforms like ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • Business
Central Bank

Hackers Steal $17 Million from Uganda’s Central Bank

Hackers steal $17 million from the Central Bank of Uganda in a suspected inside job, ...
  • 1 December 2024
  • Africa
CBN Mandates $100,000 Minimum Trade for Banks on Forex Platform

CBN Mandates $100,000 Minimum Trade for Banks on Forex Platform

The CBN sets a $100,000 minimum trade requirement for banks on the forex platform, aiming ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Business
Debt crisis

ECA Warns of Worsening Debt Crisis Across Africa

The ECA warns of worsening debt distress across Africa, with 40% of countries affected, and ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
UNDP

Researchers, Experts Propose Strategies for Africa’s Development Challenges

At the African Economic Conference 2024, experts proposed strategies for addressing Africa’s development challenges, emphasizing ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Nigeria GDP

Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.46% in Q3 2024, Driven by Non-Oil Sectors

Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46% in Q3 2024, driven by the services sector, while the ...
  • 25 November 2024
  • Business
Bank of Africa

AfDB Grants €15 Million Guarantee to Bank of Africa Benin to Boost Local Businesses

The African Development Bank grants a €15 million guarantee to Bank of Africa Benin, supporting ...
  • 23 November 2024
  • West Africa
Bond yield

Nigeria’s Seven-Year Bond Yield Reaches Record High

Nigeria’s seven-year bond yield reaches a record 17.48%, driven by rising inflation, fiscal pressures, and ...
  • 21 November 2024
  • Business
$32M Discrepancy

World Bank Uncovers $32M Discrepancy in Nigeria’s Water Sector

The World Bank uncovers a $32M discrepancy in Nigeria’s water sector projects, prompting calls for ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Nigeria
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Youth farmers

FG Targets N1.8tn from Bond Market in Q1, Introduces Tw...

Savings bonds

FG Defends GDP Rebasing Plan as CBN Postpones January M...

GDP rebasing
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Today in History

January 18th is the day in 1126 that Emperor Huizong abdicates the Chinese throne in favour of his son Emperor Qinzong.

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