Nigeria must achieve an annual economic growth rate of at least 40% to cushion the potential adverse effects of the recent tariff hike by the United States, according to economist Dr. Yemi Kale. Speaking at the 2025 Vanguard Economic Discourse in Lagos, Kale, the Group Chief… Nigeria needs 40% annual growth to offset U.S. tariff … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations Chairman, Jaafaru Yakubu, said Nigeria will not interfere in China’s domestic matters. Yakubu reiterated Nigeria’s steadfast adherence to the One-China Policy, affirming that Taiwan is an… Nigeria Won’t Interfere In China’s Political Matters …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Dr. Ndiame Diop, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, has emphasized that Nigeria’s rapidly growing working-age population, which is expected to reach approximately 100 million in the next 25 years, presents a unique opportunity for the country to become a major global… Why Nigeria can become global economic growth driver-World Bank …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien says Nigerians need opportunities to work and prosper, including access to land, loans, training, stable electricity, and consistent policies that enable them to farm, trade, and grow their careers and… Nigerians need opportunities to prosper, not handouts- Ex Minister Essien slams politicians …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Department of Government Efficiency has reported the termination of a grant approved for Nigerian businesses by the United States African Development Foundation. The Foundation, established to invest in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs, operates in… DOGE: US cancels $84,000 grant for spa businesses in Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Nigeria’s economy is placed on the edge over the ravaging impact of the United States of America, President Donald Trump’s administration tariff, which is wreaking havoc on global stocks and economies. Economists and financial experts have raised an alarm over further… Trump tariff: Experts raise concerns as global downturns hit Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications… Nigeria not affected – FG responds to Saudi visa … Read more
Saudi Arabia has announced a change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria was listed among the countries restricted from applying for new short-term visas starting from April 13, 2025. Other countries affected include Egypt, Morocco, Algeria,… Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries ahead of Hajj …C0NTINUE … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, GDNC, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks… Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Sunday stated that Nigeria’s unity has been weaponised against the Biafra agitator. Ejimakor argued that this weaponisation occurred because Kanu and IPOB questioned the… One Nigeria weaponised against Igbos, Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB – Lawyer Ejimakor …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>