Economy
News and analysis on the Nigerian economy
FIRS says agency still in charge of stamp duty collection
The FIRS has stated that contrary to media reports, it is still in charge of the collection of stamp duty.
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Africa CDC to review use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Africa CDC has said that it is reviewing the usage of the AstraZeneca vaccine following fears of alleged post-jab blood.
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Okonjo-Iweala pledges to ease restrictions on Covid-19 vaccine supplies
The WTO DG has pledged to help ease trade restrictions on Covid-19 vaccine supplies.
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Female unemployment rate in Nigeria rises to 35.2% in Q4 2020
Female unemployment rate in Nigeria as of Q4 2020 increased to 35.2% from 31.6% recorded in Q2 2020.
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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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