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FG, states can utilise $750m NG-CARES fund, says World Bank
The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), has expressed confidence in the commitment of 36 states…
FG to deploy PPP solution to boost excise, tax revenue
The Federal Government says it is set to deploy an Integrated Secure Track and Trace Solution to boost…
Africa food prices are soaring amid high import reliance
Staple food prices in sub-Saharan Africa surged by an average 23.9% in 2020-22—the most since the 2008 global…
How fuel subsidy pushed borrowing plan by N1trn by DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO), yesterday explained how Nigeria’s public debt stock has been on the increase this…
Why MPC increased interest rate yet again by CBN
By Clara Nwachukwu To narrow the negative real interest rate gap and rein-in inflation, the Central Bank of…
How investments, securities bill will spur economic growth by SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the passage of the Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) will facilitate…
IMF team heads to Ghana to discuss loan programme request
The International Monetary Fund confirmed on Sunday that a staff team will visit Ghana this week to continue…
ICPC raises alarm over diversion of public funds
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), yesterday raised the alarm over the diversion of…
UK eases pressure on business by halving energy bills this winter
The British government on Wednesday said it would cap wholesale electricity and gas costs for businesses at less…
International agencies urge comprehensive, coordinated support for production, trade
By Clara Nwachukwu Major international institutions yesterday called for urgent action to address the global food security crisis…