Politics
General news on the economy and politics.
FG borrows N2.8 trillion from CBN via Ways and Means
To fund the 2020 budget, FG borrowed N2.8 trillion from CBN
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Global economy to grow to 5.2% in 2021 – Cordros Capital
Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) economy is expected to achieve a year-on-year growth of 3.1% by the end of 2021, from -3.0%...
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Output of Sub-Saharan Africa dipped by 3.7% in 2020 due to COVID-19 – World Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies dipped by 3.7% in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures.
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Global Economy to grow by 4% in 2021 – World Bank
The World Bank report has stated that the global economy would expand by 4% in 2021.
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Lagos State projects monthly IGR target of N60.31 billion for 2021 fiscal year
Lagos State has set a monthly IGR target of N60.31 billion to achieve optimal performance of the 2021 budget.
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Nigeria’s economy to grow by 1.1% in 2021 – World Bank
The World Bank expects growth in Nigeria to resume at 1.1% in 2021 but fears the rebound could be affected...
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FG says latest recession in Nigeria will be short-lived
The Federal Government t expects Nigeria to emerge out of the current recession sooner than it did during the 2016...
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FG tasks state governments to embrace AfCFTA’s economic opportunities
FG expects all state governments to embrace economic opportunities the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers.
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President Buhari signs 2021 budget of N13.58 trillion
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2021 Appropriation bill of N13.5 trillion into law.
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Nasarawa Governor assents 2021 Appropriation Bill worth N115.7 billion.
Nasarawa state Governor has signed an amended and upwardly reviewed 2021 budget worth N115.7 billion.
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