Economy
Nigeria’s Government begins payment of N30,000 grants to 333,000 artisans
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced the commencement of the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP, with the payment of...
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Access Bank Announces N50 Billion Interest Free Loans and Grants For SMEs
Access Bank Plc has announced that it will be providing N50 billion interest-free loans and grants to Nigerians to support...
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Commonwealth Finance Ministers call for extended financial support for vulnerable nations
Statement on behalf of all 54 member countries of the Commonwealth calls for action to support more vulnerable nations on...
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ECA, IIF Host Private Investors, African Finance and Development Ministers to Discuss the Role of Private Capital During the Crisis, and Post-Pandemic Recovery
This meeting also follows up from the ministers of finance and development meetings the ECA has been convening as part...
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CBN Cuts Monetary Rate to 11.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 12.5 per cent to 11.5 per...
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Coronavirus: Pandemic threatens Human Capital Gains of the Past Decade, New Report Says
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries, a...
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Headline Inflation in Nigeria Increases By 13.22% YoY In August 2020
According to the latest reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the consumer price index, (CPI) which measures inflation...
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World Bank sets ambitious targets for Green and Resilent Economic Growth in Africa
Plan will be rolled out amid the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing that climate action and green recovery will be key priorities...
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How to apply for Federal Government’s N75 Billion MSME Survival Fund
To support businesses overcome challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to commence nationwide...
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Buhari directs CBN to Suspend Forex for Fertilisers, Food Items
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the issuance of forex for the...
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