Economy
News and analysis on the Nigerian economy
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 17.33% in February 2021, highest in four years
Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.33% in February 2021, from 16.47% recorded in the previous month.
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Over 50% of Nigerians say they will take Covid-19 vaccine – NPHCDA
The NPHCDA says over 50% of Nigerians have agreed to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Covid-19: No recorded adverse effect to AstraZeneca vaccine in Nigeria – NPHCDA
The NPHCDA has stated that it has not recorded any adverse effect from the AstraZeneca vaccine in Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s unemployment rate jumps to 33.3% as at Q4 2020
Nigeria’s unemployment rate as at the end of 2020 stood at 33.3%, a 6.2% point increase compared to 27.1% recorded...
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Ireland suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine over alleged post-jab blood clots
Ireland took the decision on Sunday over concerns about patients developing post-jab blood clots.
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Nigeria’s Covid-19 death cases surpass 2000
Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Nigeria hit a total of 2,001 deaths as of Thursday 11th March 2021.
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Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective – NPHCDA
The NPHCDA has described the batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine that Nigeria received as "safe and effective."
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NIPOST reclaim stamp duty collection from FIRS after years of dispute
The Minister of Communications has disclosed that NIPOST has reclaimed the collection of stamp duty charges from the FIRS.
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CBN/NIRSAL reopens portal for MSMEs, individuals to access up to N25 million
CBN reopened the portal for MSMEs and households affected by COVID-19 to access up to N25 million.
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Nigeria’s external reserve falls to lowest in 10 months
Nigeria's foreign reserve of $34.74 billion is the lowest in 10 months.
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