Economy

NLC suspends proposed nationwide strike over cash scarcity

By Business AM The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its proposed nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March…

UNECA recommends people-centered strategies to accelerate economic recovery in Africa

By Onome Amuge   The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has urged African leaders to swiftly invest in…

CBN raise interest rate to 18% to tame rising inflation

By Onome Amuge The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has in its March 2023…

24.8 million Nigerians risk starvation in 2023, FAO warns

By Onome Amuge Over 24 million Nigerians in 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at risk of…

Nigeria sees inflation hit 17-year high at 21.91% in February 2023

By Onome Amuge Nigeria’s inflation rate rose  for the second  consecutive month in the year to a new 17-year high…

Nigerians optimistic as CBN okays acceptance of old naira notes

By Cynthia Ezekwe Nigerians have expressed optimism over the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that the old N200, N500,…