Nigeria, IsDB deepen ties to spur development financing

Barbara Bako, Abuja Nigeria has reinforced its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to expand funding support for infrastructure, agriculture, and other growth-driving sectors of the economy. Minister of…

Financial literacy vital for navigating today’s economy–Agama

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the importance of financial literacy as a critical life skill, describing it as essential for…

Zenith bank surpasses CBN target with ₦350bn oversubscribed offer

Zenith Bank Plc has surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalization benchmark, following the successful conclusion of its oversubscribed ₦350.46 billion public offer. The milestone, celebrated with a Closing Gong…

Nigeria highlights economic gains at G24 meetings

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s economic outlook took center stage at the G24 meetings on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., where Minister of…

Nigeria deepens ties with JICA, MIGA to boost investment

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria is deepening its collaboration with international development agencies to attract foreign investments and accelerate economic growth. Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, led the…

RMAFC moves to review Nigeria’s revenue sharing formula

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has launched a fresh push to overhaul Nigeria’s decades-old revenue sharing formula, describing the move as vital to restoring…

FG backs Commonwealth initiative to expand trade ties

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind a renewed Commonwealth initiative aimed at strengthening trade ties and boosting economic resilience across member countries. Minister of State…

Omosehin to WAICA: Insurers must lead on climate response

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has called on West African insurers to move beyond traditional business models and take the lead in driving the…

Technology vital for boosting investor confidence — SEC DG

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has underscored the importance of technology in strengthening investor confidence and building a more…

NDLEA okays cannabis oil export, maintains local ban – Marwa

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), says Nigeria supports the controlled export of cannabis oil for medical and scientific purposes but…