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Nigeria’s economic reforms: Governor insists President Tinubu is taking the right steps

August 13, 2025

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CBN keeps MPR at 13.5%, holds other parameters

by Bamidele Samuel Adesoji

The Monetary Policy Committee of the CBN has kept the MPR constant at 13.50%. Also, other parameters such as Credit...

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Market Views

Economy: FG restates commitment to border closure

by CSL Stockbrokers

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed reaffirmed the government’s plan to keep the border closed.

FG signs deal with Japanese Group to tackle problems in agriculture

by Chidinma Nwagbara

The FG has signed Mou with Japanese Group, Sasakawa Africa Association in order to tackle post-harvest loss and other problems...

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Borders to remain closed till Benin, Niger meet Nigeria’s conditions, FG vows

by Joseph Olaoluwa

The Republics of Benin and Niger have failed to meet the conditions for the reopening of Nigeria's land borders.

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Finance Bill 2019: Buharinomics gets it right

by Op-Ed Contributor

“…for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying...

Enyimba Economic City: A tale of N500 billion and 625,000 jobs

by CSL Stockbrokers

Earlier in the month, Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu took a major step towards actualising the vision of...

Tomato sellers in NIgeria, Nigeria’s tomato shortfall: What’s the way forward?

Federal Government tasked to increase tariffs on tomato paste

by Chidinma Nwagbara

The FG has been urged to increase tariffs on tomato concentrate so that the country can benefit maximally and encourage local participation.

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Politics

Invest in infrastructural development – CBN Governor admonishes investors

by Joseph Olaoluwa

Private investors have been encouraged to invest in infrastructure bonds by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),...

CBN’s takeover of National Art Theatre is a breach of contract – Jadeas Trust Consortium

by Fakoyejo Olalekan

Prince Chris Ogan has described the proposed takeover of the National Art Theatre by the CBN and the Bankers Committee, as a breach...

Politics

Transport Minister sets April 2020 deadline for Lagos-Ibadan railway project

by Joseph Olaoluwa