Economy

By Abiodun Folarin   The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has sought the partnership with the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) to deepen insurance penetration across the 36 states of the federation. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive NAICOM , Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin disclosed these recently during his visit to…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reacted to Nigeria’s projected 3.1 per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) outlook for 2024, saying it is dependent on implementation of stronger reforms. Dr Christian Ebeke, IMF Resident Representative said at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024…

In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the…

By Abiodun Folarin   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that global growth is projected to remain unchanged at 3.2 per cent in 2024 and 3.3 per cent in 2025. This is according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update Report for July 2024: “The Global Economy…

The Chairman of Access Holdings PLC and Coronation Group, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CON, has been honoured with the prestigious African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished accolade was presented at the African Banker Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings…

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has queried the payment of N15 billion to Remita, a payment platform from the Office of the Accountant General for the Federation (OAGF). The committee accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Commercial Banks of complicity in the sharing of the…

The Director of Banking Services, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Hamisu Abdullahi, highlighted the merit-based selection of Remita to provide an electronic platform essential for facilitating payments from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to beneficiary accounts across commercial banks. He said this when officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Nigeria’s public debt stock as at Dec. 31, 2023 was N97.341 trillion (108.229 billion dollars), according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday in Abuja. The DMO said that the amount comprised domestic and external debt stocks of the Federal Government, the 36 states governments and…

The newly appointed Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola says the agency’s management under his leadership will build a purpose driven organisation, while also prioritising effective communication at all levels to enhance innovation, collaboration and synergy. In his maiden address on his…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the vision of President Tinubu is to create an enabling environment where businesses can thrive through streamlining regulations, investment incentives, provision of infrastructure, and robust policies aimed at fostering economic stability and prosperity. The Minister stated this in Kano…