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WorldStage Newsonline– The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Monday lauded diaspora contributions to Nigeria’s economy as diaspora remittances increased by 20.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2022.
NiDCOM lauds 20.3% increase in diaspora contributions to Nigeria’s economy in Q1 Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is leading the drive towards diversifying the nation’s economy away from oil through its numerous interventions.
Nigeria: There is urgent need to diversify economy to other non-oil sectors – Emefiele Read MoreWorldStage Newsonline– Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority(OGFZA), has announced plans to create more oil and gas free zones in the country to boost the nation’s economy and generate employment as well as revenue.
Nigeria: OGFZA to open more free zones to boost economy Read More
WorldStage Newsonline– Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.54 per cent in the second quarter of 2022 on a year-on-year basis, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Nigeria’s GDP improves by 3.54% in Q2 2022 Read MoreDetermined to improve effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, the Federal Government will leverage existing institutional framework to promote stronger partnerships and synergies among stakeholders, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
How stronger partnerships among stakeholders can advance sustainable development – Osinbajo Read More
WorldStage Newsonline– The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), on Tuesday said that Nigeria exported over 4. 146 million metric tonnes of non-oil products, worth $2.593 billion from January to June 2022, a 62.37 per cent increase as against $1.59 billion for the first half year in 2021 and 2020 which stood at $981.442 million, respectively.
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rise by 62.37% to $2.6b in H1 2022—NEPC Read MoreCollaboration between the Federal Government and the private sector will not only ensure effective coordination of the infrastructure development across the nation, and all sectors of the economy, it will also bridge the nation’s infrastructure gaps, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Osinbajo notes progress in infrastructure, inaugurates new council with public-private collaboration Read MoreWorldStage Newsonline– The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Selected Food Prices Watch Report for July 2022 which showed between 20 to 40% increase in prices of somefood items.
How prices of beans, tomatoes, beef, groundnut oil, local rice, other food items rose in July 2022 – NBS Read MoreLagos State government at the weekend expressed hope to hit 95 percent budget performance by the end of the year as it continues to engage stakeholders in preparation for the year 2023 financial plan.
Lagos targets 95% budget performance by year end Read More
The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a report on the 2021 financial performance of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), commending the board and management for a credible performance despite the challenging economic atmosphere.
NEC commends NSIA’s performance at annual governing council meeting Read More