FG’S $1 TRILLION ECONOMY AGENDA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS CICAN MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria has unveiled plans for a national dialogue on the Federal Government’s $1 trillion economy agenda.
BAGUDU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO DEEPENING RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
Nigeria The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Germany.
FG, UNHCR, PRIVATE SECTOR TO PARTNER ON REHABILITATION OF DISPLACED PERSONS
The Federal Government says it will partner with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the private sector and development partners to create jobs and economic opportunities for displaced communities in Nigeria.
FG REDUCES INTEREST RATE ON LATE TAX PAYMENTS, NEW ORDER TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1
The Federal Government has reduced the interest rate applicable to late payment of taxes, with the new regime taking effect from October 1, 2026.
UZOKA-ANITE TO UNVEIL NIGERIA’S ROADMAP TO INVESTMENT-GRADE RATING BY 2030
The Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, will present Nigeria’s plan to achieve an investment-grade sovereign credit rating by 2030.
FINANCE MINISTER CALLS FOR AFFORDABLE CAPITAL FOR AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called on the international community to scale up affordable capital for infrastructure and development in Africa.
CBN CUTS BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE TO 23 PERCENT
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 percent to 23 percent.
NEPZA VOWS TOUGHER ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL CONTAINER IMPORTATION IN FREE TRADE ZONES
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA, says it will take tougher action against illegal importation of containers into free trade zones.
IST TO ADOPT NEW RULES, DIGITISE PROCESSES TO STRENGTHEN CAPITAL MARKET JUSTICE
The Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) is set to adopt new Rules of Engagement following its next board meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of efforts to improve its operations and begin the digitalisation of its processes.
CBN, FINANCE MINISTRY SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN FISCAL-MONETARY POLICY COORDINATION
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination and promote macroeconomic stability in Nigeria.