Enugu Records 1,000% IGR Growth Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has revealed that strategic economic and financial inclusion policies propelled the state’s Internally Generated Revenue from N30bn annually to a staggering N500bn, marking a 1,000 per cent growth. Mbah emphasised that Nigeria’s economic aspirations can...

Shettima Lauds DBN Over N787bn MSME Loans   The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has lauded the Development Bank of Nigeria for its contributions to the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises in Nigeria. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday, Shettima commended the...

Nigeria Aims $1.5bn GDP through Halal Economy The Nigerian government says it will launch a comprehensive strategy on Wednesday to become a leading player in the $7tn Halal economy. It also announced plans to grow its Gross Domestic Product to $1.5bn by 2027 through strategic initiatives. The...

FG Assures Adequate Petrol Supply Amid Scarcity The Nigerian government has cautioned Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of petrol, saying it has sufficient product in the country. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) disclosed this in a statement posted on his...

Africa Loses $8.6bn Annually to Illicit Financial Flows The Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, on Monday, said corruption in Africa is closely tied to illicit financial flows. The minister also called for cooperation that would enable the return of stolen crude oil from London. According to...

According to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world, but it is also poised to overtake them in terms of economy and technology.