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1 week ago | 
newsverge.com | Olawunmi Ashafa
Patience Oniha, Director-General, Debt Management Office (DMO), says Nigeria is on a steady path of economic recovery, driven by fiscal reforms, improved credit ratings, and targeted investments in infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Oniha said this at an investors meeting for the Series III Sovereign Green Bond issuance on Monday in Lagos.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa
By Kadiri AbdulrahmanThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public, depositors, and stakeholders that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound. The CBN said this in a statement issued by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa
By Salif AtojokoThe Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria’s economy is witnessing a significant turnaround, driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national priorities. In an interview for an upcoming documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary, he said the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda was working and winning over investors at home and abroad, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa
By Rukayat MoisemheDr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has stated the reason for mainstreaming gender inclusion in industrial and trade policy. Oduwole made this known on Thursday in Lagos at The Covenant Nation Platform Africa Women in Leadership and Women in Business Conference. The minister noted that women, when equipped with the tools, networks and opportunities, do not just participate; they lead, grow, and multiply value.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa
By Taiye OlayemiThe Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has partnered with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) to achieve its ambitious $6 billion investment target. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Mr Adebayo Thomas, Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, the commitment was underscored during a Closing Gong Ceremony at the NGX in Lagos.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa
By Busayo OnijalaGlobal media leaders have called for responsible use of Artificial Intelligence to ensure mutual progress. They stated this during the 4th China Media Group (CMG) Forum held in Qufu, Shandong Province of China. The forum, jointly hosted by CMG and the Shandong Provincial People’s Government had the theme “Exchange, Mutual Learning, Technology Empowerment: The Power of Civilisation in Transformation and Development”.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa
By Lucy OgaluePresident of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to express appreciation for his unwavering support during his tenure at the bank. Adesina’s second term as AfDB President concludes in September. He said that the visit was an opportunity to thank Buhari for backing his candidacy, which was first nominated by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Muhyideen Jimoh |Olawunmi Ashafa |Magdalene Ukuedojor
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described recent comments by the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on using money to drive economic productivity as not only simplistic but hollow. The policy group noted that Mr Obi’s position, which he canvassed in a recent TV interview, shows a pedestrian understanding of the national economy.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Aderonke Ojo |Muhyideen Jimoh |Olawunmi Ashafa |Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Aderonke OjoArmee Patriotique Rwandaise Volleyball Club (APR) of Rwanda on Thursday defeated Club Femini De Carthage (CFC) of Tunisia 3-1 to record their first win at the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is the first game of the 2025 championship currently taking place at the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Rukayat Moisemhe |Taiye E. Olayemi |Olawunmi Ashafa |Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Taiye OlayemiNigerian Breweries Plc says it generated N1.1 trillion in revenue for the financial year ended December, 2024. The company’s Managing Director, Hans Essaadi, disclosed this at the company’s pre-annual general meeting media briefing on Thursday in Lagos. According to Essaadi, the N1.1 trillion revenue marks an 81 per cent increase from the company’s 2023 revenue of N599.5 billion.
