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Economy

July 22, 2025

How Nigeria, Africa can retain wealth generated locally, tackle illicit financial flows: Experts

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji described illicit financial flows as one of the most critical challenges facing the country’s economy.

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji ,Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite,Bashir Adeniyi, Irene Ovonji-Odida and others at the event
July 22, 2025

CBN retains lending rate at 27.5%

Mr Cardoso said that all 12 MPC members voted unanimously to hold all key monetary parameters.

Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
July 22, 2025

Cross River partners NIGCOMSAT to train 200 youths in digital tech

The five-day training workshop, with the theme ‘Building Grassroots Innovation in Satellite Technology’, was declared open by Governor Bassey Otu on Tuesday.

NIGCOMSAT building
July 22, 2025

AstraZeneca unveils $37 billion U.S. investment plan amid tariff threats

It will also expand research and development and cell therapy manufacturing in Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Indiana, and Texas.

AstraZeneca building
July 22, 2025

NNPC remits N6.96 trillion to FG, declares N905 billion profit for June

According to the report, fuel availability also improved, with petrol availability at NNPC retail stations increasing to 71 percent in June from 62 per cent in May.

Tinubu and Heineken Lokpobiri
July 22, 2025

Craneburg EKSG lists N32.5 billion bonds on NGX

Craneburg EKSG Motorway Company Plc has listed its N32.5 billion Senior Guaranteed Fixed Rate Infrastructure Bonds on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.

Craneburg
July 22, 2025

Droughts causing record devastation worldwide, UN report reveals

In Zimbabwe in particular, the 2024 corn crop was down 70 per cent year-on-year, maize prices doubled, and 9,000 cattle died of thirst and starvation.

Drought
July 22, 2025

Digital Potential: UN deputy chief says Africa must bet on youth

UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed says Africa must “bet on her youth” to realise its digital potential.

Youths at a skills training
July 22, 2025

Zamfara urges business reforms for growth

The Zamfara government has urged business owners to adopt modern innovations to fast-track economic growth and development across the state.

Zamfara Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni
July 22, 2025

Abia govt releases mini-grid regulation for rural electrification

The Abia government has issued a final mini-grid regulation aimed at expanding electricity access in unserved and underserved communities.

Alex Otti