Economic Confidential

Neglected Tropical Diseases or Diseases of Neglected People? By Chinedu Moghalu

Neglected Tropical Diseases or Diseases of Neglected People? By Chinedu Moghalu - Economic Confidential In a remote village in northern Nigeria, young Amina’s life took a tragic turn when she contracted noma. At just five years old,

African Economy to Grow by 3.8% in 2024 - Afreximbank

African Economy to Grow by 3.8% in 2024 - Afreximbank - Economic Confidential The African Export-Import Bank has projected that the African economy will grow on average by 3.8 per cent this year

SON Confiscates Fake Electric Cables Worth over N30m in Ekiti

SON Confiscates Fake Electric Cables Worth over N30m in Ekiti - Economic Confidential The Standards Organisation of Nigeria confiscated fake electrical cables and wires worth N30.5m during the raid of some major markets on Tuesday in Ekiti

Hajj 2024: Nigerians, Others Prepare for Arafat Day As over 1.5m Muslims Arrive in Saudi Arabia

Hajj 2024: Nigerians, Others Prepare for Arafat Day As over 1.5m Muslims Arrive in Saudi Arabia - Economic Confidential Nigerian Muslim pilgrims, a diverse group from 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are preparing to ascend Mount Arafat. The National Hajj

African Nations Urged to Harness AfCFTA for Economic Growth

African Nations Urged to Harness AfCFTA for Economic Growth - Economic Confidential Countries on the continent of Africa have been urged to take advantage of the advantages inherent in the AfCFTA.

FG Begins Conversion of Railway Locomotive Engines to CNG

FG Begins Conversion of Railway Locomotive Engines to CNG - Economic Confidential The Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, has disclosed that the Federal Government had commenced the conversion of railway locomotive.

Creative Sector Engine for Economic Growth – Ex-information Minister

Creative Sector Engine for Economic Growth – Ex-information Minister - Economic Confidential Lai Mohammed, a former minister of information and culture, says the creative sector is a powerful engine for the country’s economic growth.

FG Committed to Making Nigeria Maritime Hub of West Africa — Oyetola

FG Committed to Making Nigeria Maritime Hub of West Africa — Oyetola - Economic Confidential Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of Marine and Blue Economy has said that the federal government is committed to addressing the challenges.

Oil Sales: Saudi Arabia Dumps 50-year-old Deal with US

Oil Sales: Saudi Arabia Dumps 50-year-old Deal with US - Economic Confidential Saudi Arabia has announced its decision not to renew its 50-year petro-dollar agreement with the United States, which had mandated oil sales...

Nigeria Recorded N1.43tr VAT in Q1

Nigeria Recorded N1.43tr VAT in Q1 - Economic Confidential The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the aggregate Value Added Tax (VAT) stood at N1.43 trillion in Q1 2024.

W’Bank to CBN: Interest Rate Hike may not Lower Inflation

W'Bank to CBN: Interest Rate Hike may not Lower Inflation - Economic Confidential The World Bank has stated that monetary policy tightening by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may not rein in inflation.

8,651 RSA Holders Withdraw N14bn from Pension Savings – PenCom

8,651 RSA Holders Withdraw N14bn from Pension Savings – PenCom - Economic Confidential About 8,651 Retirement Saving Account holders withdrew N14.20bn in the first quarter of 2024 due to temporary job loss.

Daily Oil Production Drops to 1.25mbpd – OPEC

Daily Oil Production Drops to 1.25mbpd – OPEC - Economic Confidential Nigeria’s daily oil production dipped further to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, a report by the OPEC has said.

Why Dangote Refinery ‘ll not Supply Petrol in June

Why Dangote Refinery 'll not Supply Petrol in June - Economic Confidential The Dangote refinery has said its plan to release premium motor spirit into the market this month will no longer be possible.

Fiber-optic Cable: FG, W’Bank Begin Talks on 90,000km Project

Fiber-optic Cable: FG, W’Bank Begin Talks on 90,000km Project - Economic Confidential The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while announcing the kickoff of Nigeria Week.

Improving Cross-Border Data Services By Shuaib S. Agaka

Improving Cross-Border Data Services By Shuaib S. Agaka - Tech Digest News The collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization

VP Urges Doctors to Stay and Help Build a Better Nigeria

VP Urges Doctors to Stay and Help Build a Better Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian doctors to remain in the country, stating that President Bola Tinubu values their….

Leprosy Mission Nigeria Raises Alarm Over 2,500 New Cases Annually

Leprosy Mission Nigeria Raises Alarm Over 2,500 New Cases Annually The Leprosy Mission Nigeria has sounded an alarm over the increasing number of leprosy cases in the country, with nearly 2,500 new cases...

World Bank: 3.3% Economic Growth Predicted For Nigeria

World Bank: 3.3% Economic Growth Predicted For Nigeria - Economic Confidential The World Bank has affirmed its 3.3 per cent economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2024 saying the nation’s economy was mildly...

INC Urges Tinubu To Solve Economic Crisis

INC Urges Tinubu To Solve Economic Crisis - Economic Confidential The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to solve Nigeria’s current economic...

Tinubu Takes a Tumble on Democracy Day

Tinubu Takes a Tumble on Democracy Day - Politics Digest 2024In a shocking moment at the ongoing Democracy Day celebration in Abuja, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu took a fall, leaving the audienc

Democracy Day: Tinubu Pays Tribute to Heroes, Pledges to Listen to Nigerians

Democracy Day: Tinubu Pays Tribute to Heroes, Pledges to Listen to Nigerians - Politics Digest 2024 In a nationwide address on Wednesday in Abuja, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu honored the heroes of Nigeria

Democracy Day: President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Heroes, Pledges to Listen to Nigerians

Democracy Day: President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Heroes, Pledges to Listen to Nigerians - Economic Confidential In a nationwide address on Wednesday in Abuja, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu honored the heroes of democracy who fought tirelessly for the...

Democracy Day: Tinubu Hails Journalists as Heroes of Democracy

Democracy Day: Tinubu Hails Journalists as Heroes of Democracy - Economic Confidential President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Nigerian journalists and media establishments on Wednesday in Abuja, acknowledging their...

Food Importation Surges By 95% Despite Emergency on Food Production

Food Importation Surges By 95% Despite Emergency on Food Production - Economic Confidential Although the federal government has issued a state of emergency on food production, Nigeria’s food importation bill has surged to...

Bandits kill 4 policemen, 22 others in Katsina community

Bandits kill 4 policemen, 22 others in Katsina community — Emergency Digest Bandits kill 4 policemen, 22 others in Katsina community