CBN Governor Cardoso Outlines 2025 Economic Vision
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled an ambitious 2025 economic agenda focused on diversification, innovation, and collaboration. Read more
Nigerian economy
“We Must Reduce Dependency On FG Allocation” – Gov. Zulum, Announced Creation Of New Ministry
The Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum
Labour protests NBS Drop in unemployment rate
The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the drop in Nigeria’s unemployment rate released in a report by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, as false, Read more
EXCLUSIVE: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50% to Combat Inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% from 27.25% as part of ongoing efforts to address rising Read more
BREAKING: Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operations, NNPC Begins Distribution
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has achieved a major milestone with the successful rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery. The refinery, which Read more
Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.46% in Q3 2024
Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.46 percent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product during the third quarter of 2024. This disclosure was made in the latest Read more
Investment in Livestock Development Will Transform Nigeria’s Economy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized his administration’s commitment to attracting international and local investments in Nigeria’s livestock sector as a solution to farmer-herder conflicts, hunger, Read more
Hon. Chike Okafor Delivers Address at Launch of Grand Challenges Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially launched the Grand Challenges Nigeria, a platform aimed at driving innovation and addressing critical health and development challenges in Read more
IMF President Kristalina Georgieva Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The President of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, met with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening. The meeting held at Rio de Janeiro Read more
Clean Hearts Support Foundation meets with NSCC to enhance Senior Citizens’ Welfare
The Clean Hearts Support Foundation today held a significant meeting with the Director-General of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), focusing on collaborative efforts to Read more
Food Security: Rep. Chike Okafor holds strategic meeting with Budget Minister, Bagudu
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Deacon Chike Okafor, Ph.D., paid a strategic visit to the Minister Read more
Nigeria Economic Hardship: IMF Advises Tinubu To Change His Reform Strategies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider his reform policies, emphasizing that they have deepened the economic hardships faced Read more
Obasanjo slams Tinubu’s Leadership, calls Nigeria a “Failing State”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s current administration under President Bola Tinubu, describing the country as sinking into chaos, insecurity, Read more
President Tinubu to Attend G20 Summit in Brazil
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit. The trip comes Read more
Bitcoin: Helix Founder Sentenced for Crypto Laundering
Larry Harmon, creator of the Helix cryptocurrency mixer, has been sentenced to three years in prison for laundering approximately 350,000 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth billions Read more
Nigeria Secures $134 Million Loan from AfDB to Boost Agricultural Production
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully secured a $134 million loan facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to enhance the country’s agricultural sector. Read more
BORNO AS INDUSTRIAL HUB: Potentially Accruing Revenue and Employment for Sustainable Development (II) by Digma Zubairu (Maiduguri)
Borno State is known for its rich cultural heritage and history, but it is also home to several untapped industrial potentials. The industrial hub constructed Read more
REVEALED!!! How Deji Adeyanju Came Begging For Help – FCT Minister, Wike
By Wisdom Nwedene Federal Capital Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has slammed Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer which he said turned an emergency activist, civil society. According Read more
Wike Opens Can Of Worm Over PDP Crisis, Reveals Sponsors
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has identified personal ambition as the root cause of the internal crises rocking the Peoples Democratic Read more
President Tinubu Reassures Nation of “Economic Growth and Stability”
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic resilience and growth. Addressing the nation, in a statement released today by his Special Adviser on Read more
Nigerian Billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s Son, Godfrey, to Wed Fiancée Jennifer Meyer
Godfrey Ogunlesi, the 33-year-old son of Nigerian billionaire and influential businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi, is set to marry his 47-year-old fiancée, Jennifer Meyer. Ogunlesi, a well-known Read more
Hope for lower fuel prices glimmers as Dangote, IPMAN negotiate deal
Nigerians may soon see a much-needed reduction in fuel prices after a pivotal agreement was reached between the Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Read more
Vessels Carrying 101.9 Million Liters of Petrol Arrive in Nigeria – NPA
Lagos (9News Nigeria) – In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s fuel supply, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed the arrival of two vessels Read more
Cabinet Reshuffle: Will ‘The Fear of Tinubu’ Last or Another ‘Buhari Body Language’?
By Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria – Melbourne, Australia) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, now over a year in office, is undergoing a significant transformation as Read more
House of Reps to Inaugurate Local Organizing Committee on Nutrition and Food Security
The Federal House of Representatives is set to inaugurate a local organizing committee on Nutrition and Food Security. The event, which will hold on 31st Read more
FG proposes 50% Tax relief for Companies supporting Low-Income Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a bill offering companies a 50% tax relief if they raise salaries or provide transportation allowances to employees Read more
CBN Debunks Claims of Deadline on Old Naira Banknotes Circulation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted widespread rumors that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to be legal tender by Read more
States Across Nigeria Increase Minimum Wage with Lagos and Rivers leading at N85,000
In a move to address the rising cost of living, several Nigerian states have increased their minimum wage, with Lagos and Rivers State leading the Read more
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Released by Nigerian Court After Money Laundering Charges Dropped
Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance, has been released from custody following the Nigerian government’s decision to drop money laundering charges against him. The Read more
IMF: Nigeria Projected to rank 4th Largest Economy in Africa by end of 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to reach $199.72 billion by the end of 2024. The IMF reported this Read more
