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Economy

Aliko Dangote Retains Title as Africa’s Richest Man, Ranks 65th Globally

Aliko Dangote, the prominent Nigerian business magnate, has once again secured his position as the richest man in Africa. According to Bloomberg’s latest...

Economy

Yobe State Governor Constitutes Committee on New National Minimum Wage Implementation

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the formation of a 10-member committee to oversee the implementation of the new national...

Economy

FIRS Chairman Clarifies Tax Reform Bills Are Not Meant to Increase Taxes

Zack Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has clarified that the recent tax reform bills presented to the National Assembly...

Economy

Naira Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, World Bank Report Reveals

The Nigerian Naira has emerged as one of the worst-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa as of the end of August 2024, according to...

Economy

Naira Appreciates in Official Market But Crashes in Parallel Market

On Monday, October 14, 2024, the Nigerian currency, the naira, made a notable recovery in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating by approximately...

Economy

World Bank Endorses CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso’s Exchange Rate Policy

The World Bank has expressed support for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Yemi Cardoso, and his recent exchange rate unification policy....

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Nigeria’s Wealthiest to Face 25% Personal Income Tax Rate Starting in 2025, Says Fiscal Policy Committee Chair

Nigeria’s wealthiest citizens will see their Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate rise to 25% beginning next year. Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the...

Economy

Federal Government and Dangote Refinery Strike Groundbreaking Naira Payment Deal for Crude Supply

In a major economic development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a landmark agreement with the Dangote Refinery to pay for...

Economy

CBN Sells $543.6 Million to Stabilize Foreign Exchange Market Amid Rising Demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that it sold a total of $543.6 million to authorized dealer banks in the Nigerian...

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World Bank Approves $1.57 Billion to Boost Nigeria’s Health Sector

The World Bank has announced the approval of three significant financing packages totaling $1.57 billion aimed at enhancing the health sector in Nigeria....