economy

Retreat: Minister tasks workers on positive mental attitude toward duties

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has tasked the staff of the ministry with maintaining a positive mental attitude for enhanced productivity in discharge of their duties.…

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Nigeria, 11 others seek adequate, affordable financing 

Nigeria and 11 other members of the African Consultative Group (ACG)  have called for adequate and affordable financing to ensure that structural reform agendas produce the desired result. The members…

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Palliative rice stampede: NCS visits deceased’s family

…in Lagos The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Friday again visited the family of one of those who died in the stampede which occurred during the distribution of palliative rice…

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AfDB, BUK partner on climate adaption for food security

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will partner with Bayero University Kano (BUK), on entrepreneurship and climate adaptation towards addressing food security in Northern Nigeria. Dr Beth Dunford, the…

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TCN begs NASS for more funds to complete ongoing projects

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) for more funding to enable it complete ongoing projects. The Managing Director of TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz,…

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Science, tech critical to transform agric, industry, end poverty in Africa – Experts

Science, innovation and technology are critical to the transformation of Africa in agriculture, industry and poverty eradication. This is contained in a statement issued by the United Nations Economic Commission…

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Naira Abuse: Expert urges FG to arrest treasury looters

A financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Federal Government to dissipate more effort in arresting and prosecuting politicians accused of looting the treasury. Unegbu, a past president of…

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EFCC, ICPC seek awareness on cyber security to end rising attacks

Economic and financial crimes operatives and cybersecurity experts have reiterated the importance of cybersecurity awareness among Nigerians to stem rising cyber attacks and the attendant distresses. The Economic and Financial…

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FG charges stakeholders on Nigerian-made vehicles

The Federal Government has charged stakeholders in the automotive sector on the realisation of made-in-Nigeria vehicles for economic growth and development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris…

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FG begins allocation of 8,925 houses under NHP

The Federal Government has announced the allocation of 8,925 houses to deserving applicants nationwide under the National Housing Programme (NHP). In a statement the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of…

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