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.  

Vice President Kashim Shettima will spearhead a stakeholder workshop aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol. 

Finance Minister Advocates Social Protection Policies to Aid Economic Reform The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has advocated for social protection policies alongside economic reforms to address the increased cost of living in Nigeria. In his remarks at the 3rd...