Economy

Africa’s largest economy Nigeria, has officially exited recession helped by the gradual return of economic activities following the easing of restricted movements and stimulus packages by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This is contained in the...

The directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ordering banks to desist from transacting in/and with entities dealing in cryptocurrencies has enjoyed the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF Resident Representative for...

The federal government yesterday warned that about 10 million Nigerian would slip below the poverty line by the end of 2021. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq gave the warning during the...

Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been confirmed as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. With the confirmation, the senior Nigerian economist has become the first woman and the first African to lead...

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is set to get its first leader from an African nation today. Senior Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, also the first woman to assume the post, is the only remaining candidate for...

As part of efforts geared towards improving youth participation in wealth creation and curbing over-dependency on crude oil, the Managing Director and CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has assured that he is committed to...