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World Bank: 3.3% Economic Growth Predicted For Nigeria

The World Bank has affirmed its 3.3 per cent economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2024 saying the nation’s economy was mildly buoyant in the early part of the year despite macroeconomic adjustments. 

Food Importation Surges By 95% Despite Emergency on Food Production

Although the federal government has issued a state of emergency on food production, Nigeria’s food importation bill has surged to a five-year high in the first quarter of 2024.

Executive Bill on New Minimum Wage to be Sent to National Assembly Soon – Tinubu

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has announced that the Executive Bill on the new minimum wage will soon be sent to the National Assembly for consideration to enshrine the agreed-upon wage as part of the country's law for the next five years or less. 

Nigeria’s Trade Balance Rises to $1.43bn, IMF Reports

Nigeria’s Trade Balance Rises to $1.43bn, IMF Reports Nigeria’s current account balance has increased to $1.432 billion in 2024 despite the economic downturn ravaging the country, data from the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook shows. The IMF data indicates a posi­tive outlook for Nigeria’s econom­ic...

UK Attracts $85m Investment into Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Since 2020

UK Attracts $85m Investment into Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Since 2020 The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has helped to attract $85 million investment into Nigeria’s manufacturing sector through its Manufacturing Africa programme since 2020. Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, disclosed this at...

Global Aviation Training Market to Hit $66.9b, Report Reveals 

Global Aviation Training Market to Hit $66.9b, Report Reveals  The global aviation training market encompassing human capacity development for skilled pilots, cabin crew, flight dispatchers, aircraft engineers/technicians and other professionals in the aeronautical space will witness significant growth in the next 12 months, statistics from...