Economy
News and analysis on the Nigerian economy
FG reopens first dose of Covid-19 vaccination as second dose stops on June 25
The FG has announced the reopening of the administration of the first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine across the...
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Nigerian female farmers prefer poultry farming – World Bank
The report found that women's classification into poultry in northern states is influenced by their perceptions of norms.
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Nigeria’s inflation rate drops further to 17.93% in May 2021
Nigeria's inflation rate drops for the second consecutive month to 17.93%.
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Rising inflation push 7 million Nigerians below poverty line – World Bank
The latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update revealed that rising inflation has pushed an estimated 7 million Nigerians below the...
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FIRS launches online portal to check fake tax certificates
The FIRS has announced the launch of an online portal to address the issue of fake Tax Clearance Certificates.
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Covid-19: FG asks US government for direct assistance in vaccine acquisition
Boss Mustapha has urged the United States Government to consider setting up a vaccine production plant in Nigeria.
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Covid-19: FG approves N83.56 billion to purchase 30 million J&J vaccines
Nigeria's Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, has disclosed that the FG approved the sum of N83.56 billion to purchase 30 million...
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Trade deficit widens on increased imports
The surge in imports compared with the decline in exports resulted in the 6th consecutive quarter of trade deficit and...
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Nigeria’s import bill surges to highest in over 12 years
Nigeria's import surged by 54% year-on-year to N6.85 trillion in the first quarter of 2021.
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FIRS launches new online tax filing, registration, payment platform
The FIRS has announced the introduction of a new online Tax Administration Solution (TaxPro-Max).
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