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1 week ago | 
thisdaylive.com | James Emejo |Deji Elumoye
•Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoko, Yobe, Zamfara to benefitDeji Elumoye in AbujaThe federal government yesterday, signed a financing agreement for the $158.15 million Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The pact signing formed part of ongoing efforts by government at the centre to revolutionalise the agriculture sector in the country.
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2 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Adeyinka Salami |Ndubuisi Francis |James Emejo
Ndubuisi Francis in AbujaThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun yesterday disclosed that the federal was on the verge of concluding the N1.5 trillion road concession project under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI).
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2 weeks ago | 
allafrica.com | James Emejo
Abuja — Executive Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Nonye Ayeni, yesterday, said the country's non-oil exports increased to $5.46 billion in the first quarter of the year (Q1 2025), compared to $4.52 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | James Emejo |Emmanuel Addeh
•Clarifies crowd-sourced prices different from CPI equivalentJames Emejo in Abuja National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday announced the release of its maiden prices data, compiled through crowd-sourcing initiative. The innovative approach to data collection marked a significant milestone in NBS’ efforts to provide timely and accurate statistical information to policymakers, researchers, and the general public.
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2 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | James Emejo |Adedayo Akinwale |Ima Ekanem |Dike Onwuamaeze
James Emejo in AbujaExecutive Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Nonye Ayeni, yesterday, said the country’s non-oil exports increased to $5.46 billion in the first quarter of the year (Q1 2025), compared to $4.52 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | James Emejo |Kemi Olaitan |Sunday Aborisade |Ima Ekanem
•Approves basic KYC, AML requirements for $2,000 and $5,000 equivalent in naira for individuals, corporate, respectively •ADBs now free to source liquidity for PAPSS settlements through Nigerian foreign exchange market without recourse to CBNJames Emejo in AbujaCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, announced a major review of documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in the country.
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2 weeks ago | 
arise.tv | James Emejo
The Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) has said the implementation structures for the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) are currently being activated in the country. Also, six regional offices that will support the onboarding of 774 mid-sized commercial farms and the establishment of six regional equipment hubs are being finalised. PFSCU gave the update after its 5th Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting held recently in Abuja.
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2 weeks ago | 
allafrica.com | James Emejo
·Declares unstable exchange rate creating uncertainty for traders, affecting customs valuation, others·Says US tariff created uncertainty for ServiceThe Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, yesterday disclosed that the service collected N1.75 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of the year (Q1 2025). Compared to its N6.58 trillion target for 2025, the proportional benchmark in Q1 stood at N1.65 trillion.
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3 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Ndubuisi Francis |James Emejo |Adeyinka Salami
•Declares Nigeria’s economy in better position to withstand US tariffs’ shock •Cardoso: Orthodox monetary policy has stabilised economy •Dangote joins World Bank’s investment lab to advance job creation in emerging marketsObinna Chima, Eromosele Abiodun and Nume Ekeghe in Washington DCNigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday revealed that the forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was underway.
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3 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Ndubuisi Francis |James Emejo
•Monetary Fund reiterates support for Nigeria’s economic reforms •Downgrades country’s 2025 growth outlook to 3%, 2.7% for 2026 •Says Nigeria’s Eurobond return reflects renewed investor confidence •Urges vigilance as global risks pressure spreads Obina Chima, Eromosele Abiodun and Nume Ekeghe in Washington DC The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, the Governor; Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance...
