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FG launches free tax dispute resolution platforms for Nigerians
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (710+ words) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 19 May 2026 3: 53 am WAT From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has launched new digital platforms that will allow Nigerians resolve tax-related disputes free of charge as part of efforts to improve fairness, transparency and accountability in tax administration....
CBN faces rate-cut calls amid stubborn inflation risks
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (1655+ words) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 19 May 2026 3: 36 am WAT CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso Pressure is mounting on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to resume monetary easing as businesses and households grapple with stubborn inflation, high borrowing costs and weak consumer demand ahead of…...
Banks channel surplus cash into high-yield government bills
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (490+ words) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 19 May 2026 3: 35 am WAT Banks are increasingly channeling excess liquidity into high-yield Treasury bills and other government securities, as attractive returns and limited lending opportunities continue to drive strong demand for sovereign debt. This is coming after trading in…...
Yilwatda admits impact of inflation, cost of living pains on Nigerians,
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (522+ words) 18 May 2026 4: 01 am WAT From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Yilwatda, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, however, assured Nigerians that the reforms would lead to the country's expansive prosperity of tomorrow and years to…...
$6. 75bn funding gap threatens Nigeria's inclusive growth,
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (644+ words) 16 May 2026 3: 21 am WAT Nigeria's quest for inclusive economic growth is under threat as a staggering $6. 75 billion financing gap continues to limit access to capital for women, youths and persons living with disabilities, stakeholders at the 4th Gender Impact Investment Summit have…...
UBA Group backs Africa's growth agenda at Africa Forward
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (355+ words) 13 May 2026 2: 15 am WAT United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment to advancing Africa's economic transformation through entrepreneurship, innovation, trade facilitation, and strategic global partnerships at the Africa Forward Summit 2026 held in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking at the Summit,…...
How we revived Osun economy - Adeleke
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (496+ words) Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12 May 2026 5: 57 pm WAT Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has explained how his administration revived the state's economy from 2022 to date, saying increased infrastructure investment has boosted business activity and…...
FG reforms reason economy thriving despite US, Iran war, global
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (444+ words) 12 May 2026 5: 16 am WAT Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors" Forum, Hope Uzodimma has declared that amid gulf conflicts, Strait of Hormuz blockade, soaring oil prices and global inflation chaos, Nigeria is not…...
We will continue to implement moderately loose monetary policy " China Central Bank
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (407+ words) Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11 May 2026 7: 14 pm WAT From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The People's Bank of China (PBOC), has said it will continue to focus on the primary task of high-quality development and implement a moderately loose monetary policy." This was contained in…...
CBN, states partner on new inflation targeting regime
1+ week, 1+ day ago (543+ words) 10 May 2026 9: 07 pm WAT From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified efforts to strengthen coordination with sub-national governments as part of moves to transition the country to a new inflation-targeting monetary policy framework aimed at ensuring…...