Once the National Assembly approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s borrowing request, the effects were quickly felt in markets, homes, and everyday routines. TOYE FALEYE reports. The Quiet Approval That Carries …
Nigeria Economy
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Enugu (Nigeria): The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, said inflows into the Federation Account rose to N35 trillion in 2025. This marks a significant increase from N27 …
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WORLD BANK CHIEF: NIGERIA NOW GLOBAL REFERENCE FOR STEADY, CREDIBLE REFORM LEADERSHIP A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, …
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Features/News Analyses
INVESTIGATIVE FEATURE| Tinubu’s Reform Agenda: Global Praise, Local Pain
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeWhen Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, visited Nigeria’s State House in Abuja, her comments signaled strong global support. She said Nigeria had become a “reference point” …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
World Bank Partners with MCO to Boost Nigeria’s Mining Sector Efficiency
Abuja: The World Bank has expressed commitment to partnering with the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) to strengthen Nigeria’s mining sector and boost its contribution to economic growth and development. The …
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Abuja: The Federal Government and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are advancing a shared agenda for trade-led growth, investment, and inclusive development. This is contained in a statement on Friday …
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Abuja: Determined to fortify Nigeria’s insurance sector, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued a decisive ultimatum: insurers and reinsurers must meet the newly mandated capital thresholds within 12 months …
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Business & Economy
NBS Reports Inflation Drops to 21.88% in July Amid Easing Price Pressures
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped further to 21.88 per cent in July 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index …
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Abuja: In a resounding statement of intent, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States — a move aimed at …
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Education, Science and Technology\IT
FG Boosts Scholarship Funding with N6bn Allocation
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyePhD Students to receive #750,000 Master’s Students #600,000 Undergraduate, HND, NCE students #450,000 Abuja: The Federal Government has boosted the scholarship funding with #6billion, a 50 per cent increase in …
