Economy
NDC, Obidients condemn FG’s 30-day petrol discount
The Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Obidient Movement have condemned the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount through Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited stations,...
Atiku faults FG’s 30-day fuel discount, demands lasting relief
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount at Nigerian National...
FG offers 30-day petrol discount through NNPC
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold through Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited filling stations, with public transport operators...
Nigerian Equities Lose N110bn as Oando, PZ Cussons Shares Decline
Investors in the Nigerian equities market lost N110.16 billion on Wednesday as renewed selling pressure pushed the market lower for a sixth consecutive...
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Still Too Weak to Reduce Poverty, Report Says
Nigeria’s economic recovery is yet to translate into enough improvements in living standards to significantly reduce poverty, with the World Bank warning that...
Group Backs Additional $500m Financing for ACReSAL in Northern Nigeria
A civil society group has backed the proposed $500 million additional financing for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, saying the...
South Africa’s Manufacturing Output Falls 4.3% in August
South Africa’s manufacturing sector recorded a sharp contraction in August, with factory output falling 4.3% year-on-year, signalling renewed weakness in one of the...
Police Pension Fund Weighs Dangote Refinery Investment
The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Limited is considering investing in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as part of efforts to diversify its...
