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Port reforms driving maritime growth as cargo exports rise in Q1 2026
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1311+ words) May 15, 2026 by Udeh Onyebuchi The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, may be a self-effacing man. But owing to the quantum of responsibilities the Authority is saddled with, Dantsoho, has had to be shouting himself to…...
Why manufacturing sector is underdeveloped, by Tinubu
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (581+ words) May 14, 2026 by Lucas Ajanaku Bola Ahmed Tinubu has identified illicit financial flows, restrictive global financial policies, and high borrowing costs as reasons for the underdevelopment of Africa's manufacturing sector, warning that the continent will continue to lag behind unless structural…...
Oyedele: Nigeria can build strong fiscal system
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (775+ words) May 13, 2026 by Nduka Chiejina, Abuja and Priscilla Ezumah The Federal Government has said Nigeria has the potential to build one of the strongest fiscal systems in the world if ongoing tax reforms are fully implemented and sustained. This position was…...
Lagos targets global capital with ambitious economic agenda
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (952+ words) May 13, 2026 by Zainab Olufemi The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for the Third Edition of the Invest in Lagos Summit, positioning the gathering as a major platform to attract international investors. The summit, the State Government said, will deepen…...
Fabric market: Reflections on Nigeria's oldest female-led economy
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (973+ words) The Nation Newspaper Fabric market: Reflections on Nigeria's oldest female-led economy The noise of policy rooms here in Nigeria has often drowned out the quiet but old intelligence that was already alive in the markets, since the primordial eras. If…...
Nigeria can build strong fiscal system - FG
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (776+ words) May 12, 2026 by Nduka Chiejina, Abuja and Priscilla Ezumah The federal government has said Nigeria has the potential to build one of the strongest fiscal systems in the world if ongoing tax reforms are fully implemented and sustained. This position was…...
Poor fiscal management by States worsening inflation " CBN
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (624+ words) May 10, 2026 by Nduka Chiejina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained how the financial decisions of state governments contribute to rising inflation in the country, warning that poor fiscal management at the sub-national level could weaken efforts to…...
States' poor fiscal management worsening inflation, says CBN
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (621+ words) May 10, 2026 by Nduka Chiejina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed worry over how the 36 states" financial decisions are contributing to rising inflation in the country, warning that their poor fiscal management could weaken efforts to stabilise prices…...
FG laments low contribution of solid minerals sector to nation's economy
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (621+ words) May 9, 2026 by Frank Ikpefan, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed concern over the poor contribution of Nigeria's solid minerals sector to the national economy, despite the country's vast mineral deposits valued at over $1trillion. Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria can…...
Tax reforms: CITN advocates stricter standards from tax practitioners
1+ week, 3+ day ago (490+ words) May 4, 2026 by Collins Nweze | Assistant Business Editor The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has restated that ongoing tax reforms have increased need for professionalism in tax practice, urging practitioners to adhere to set standards" under the new regime....