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House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas emphasizes the necessity of modern and credible data for Nigeria to reach a $1 trillion economy. He advocates for the Statistics Bill, 2025, to support this goal.
Farmers in Plateau State are facing significant financial losses due to counterfeit fertilisers. Traders are urging them to learn how to identify and report these substandard products.
South Africa is currently the largest employer in Africa, despite facing significant unemployment challenges. This paradox highlights the complexities of the labor market in the region.
A one-storey commercial building containing eight shops at Ikenga Ogidi, near the Building Materials International Market along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State, has collapsed following heavy rainfall. The post Heavy rain triggers building collapse in Anambra, no c...
The Federal Government has settled over ₦700 billion in verified debts to local contractors, including ₦436.6 billion in May. This move is expected to boost economic activity significantly.
Africa's economic recovery is slowing, with five out of eight major economies experiencing contractions. Inflation and external shocks are significantly impacting the private sector's recovery efforts.
BATN highlights that weak policy execution is the main barrier to Nigeria's industrial development. The organization calls for improved implementation strategies to foster growth.
Nigeria needs to secure $47.6 billion each year to sustain its economic reform achievements. This funding is crucial for transitioning from stabilization to sustainable growth.
The update comes as Nigeria continues to pursue an environmentally friendly crude oil production regime. The post Higher Revenue Allocations To Oil Communities Have Reduced Attacks On Oil Facilities — NUPRC appeared first on Channels Television.
Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as read more Oil prices climb more than $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon
…as NEPC preps, point farmers’ attention to economic benefits of aquaculture The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is preparing stakeholders read more Bayelsa farmers to win big in $1.96bn Nigeria’s seafood market
Temi Popoola highlights the importance of Nigeria's capital market in fostering inclusive and responsible wealth generation. He advocates for a shift beyond mere wealth creation to ensure broader economic benefits.
Traders in Anambra State are linking the recent spike in tomato prices to flooding issues affecting supply. They report a significant shortage of tomatoes in major markets due to these environmental challenges.
Oil prices increased by over 5% due to heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. The conflict escalated following an attack on an Iranian petrochemical facility, prompting calls for restraint from US President Donald Trump.
"Recovery action has only just begun. Every penny owed by Nestoil will be extracted and paid back to noble lenders committed to building the economy." The post Consortium of Lenders’ Rejoinder on Nestoil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Heirs Energies Ltd. has taken home one of project finance’s most coveted prizes for a $750 million debt deal that read more Heirs Energies wins global deal award for $750 million African oil financing
Corporate actions play a critical role in shaping investor confidence, liquidity, and market efficiency within the Nigerian Capital Market. The read more The Future of Corporate Actions in Nigeria: Speed, Transparency, Trust
"The IVLP journey ultimately became more than a tour of American cities. It was an immersion into the forces shaping the modern global economy." The post IVLP 2025: Re-imagining Trade, Travels and Transatlantic Insights appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
As Nigeria grapples with rising inflation, mounting debt, worsening living conditions and persistent power shortages, the Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Wale-Smatt Oyerinde, has raised serious concerns The post Borrowing without visi...
The currency appreciated slightly from previous levels above ₦1,360/$ in early June. The post Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate Today, June 8, 2026 appeared first on Channels Television.
It is denying families the opportunity of staying together as landlords make more money renting to different tenants than to a family bloc. The post Crushing economy: Landlords devise group renting methods to make more money appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria's textile industry overhaul is facing significant challenges as imports soar to N814 billion. Key issues include poor infrastructure, smuggling, and high energy costs.
This comes with the war already adding to headwinds, as the single currency area is heavily dependent on energy imports. The post ECB To Hike Rates As Mideast War Pushes Up Inflation appeared first on Channels Television.
The Nigerian naira showed stability against the US dollar in both official and parallel markets. Traders are closely observing the supply and demand dynamics in the forex market.
The recovery followed an investigation launched by the committee after the House mandated it to probe alleged revenue leakages, non-compliance with standard operating procedures, and breaches of service-level agreements associated with the Remita payment platform The post Reps pa...
Ten G20 nations, including Nigeria, are projected to experience the highest inflation rates by 2026. This indicates ongoing economic challenges despite a decrease in inflation's prominence in global discussions.
Nigeria faces a significant shortage of cooking gas despite having the largest proven gas reserves in Africa. This scarcity is driving up costs for both household and industrial consumers.
Nigeria's financial system anticipates a significant liquidity influx of N10.90 trillion in June, primarily due to Open Market Operations maturities. This development is expected to positively impact market dynamics.
In the first quarter, 27 major companies in Nigeria reported a total profit of N3.8 trillion and declared N1.02 trillion in income tax expenses. This reflects a strong financial performance among blue-chip firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
The article evaluates President Tinubu's economic achievements between 2023 and 2025, highlighting the complexities of political honesty. It suggests that dissembling is common among politicians despite their public personas.