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CBN's policy reforms improved Fx liquidity, stabilised Naira - World Bank

Nigeria, April 25 -- The World Bank on Thursday said that the policy reforms of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have led to a more stable Naira in recent months. The bank made this known in the lat... Read More


FG bans waivers for threaded pipes, as Monarch Alloys opens factory

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri on Thursday announced a ban on the issuance of waivers for the importation of threaded pipes for use in the... Read More


More Nigerians to sink into poverty by 2027 - World Bank

Nigeria, April 25 -- The World Bank on Thursday said that poverty in Nigeria will increase by 3.6 percentage points over the next five years through 2027. The bank made the disclosure in its Africa's... Read More


Sub-Saharan Africa's economic performance being dragged down by Nigeria, Angola, South Africa - World Bank

Nigeria, April 25 -- The World Bank on Thursday said economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to edge up from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 3.5 per cent in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3 per... Read More


Court orders arrest, remand of six CBEX promoters over alleged $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest and remand of six promoters of the recently crashed Ponzi scheme platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), over an alleged $1... Read More


How Nigeria, other African economies can survive US-China tariff tensions, global uncertainty - IMF DG

Nigeria, April 25 -- On Thursday, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, advised Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen their fundamentals to ... Read More


Nigeria's Geopolitical Crossroads: Leadership and the future of ECOWAS and African integration

Nigeria, April 25 -- For decades, Nigeria has been regarded as the giant of Africa, endowed with enormous economic potential, vast natural resources, demographic advantage, and a historical sense of p... Read More


UTME 2025: Candidates experience smooth exercise as examination begins nationwide

Nigeria, April 25 -- The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with candidates reporting a generally smooth and hitch-free experience at several centres ... Read More


Farewell to the people's Pope, By Kayode Komolafe

Nigeria, April 25 -- The progressive signature of Pope Francis on the Vatican was unmistakeable from the beginning of his papacy. Since the Catholic pontiff died on Easter Monday, the remarkable posit... Read More


PDP speaks on lawmaker's resignation from party

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the member representing the Obokun/Oriade federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Oluwole Oke, cons... Read More