External Influences and Internal Struggles Hinder ECOWAS’ Aspirations– Prof. Otubanjo
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has faced significant challenges in achieving its core objectives, not only due…
Day: February 12, 2025
China’s Chipmaking Equipment Purchases Set to Decline Amid Sanctions and Overcapacity Concerns
China’s chipmaking equipment purchases, which had seen consistent growth for the past three years, are expected to decline in 2025,…
Vietnam to Raise 2025 GDP Growth Target to 8% Amid Global Trade Risks and U.S. Tariffs
Vietnam is set to revise its 2025 GDP growth target upwards, now aiming for at least 8% compared to the…
Trump’s Trade Advisers Finalize Plans for Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Growing Trade War Concerns
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade advisers are in the final stages of preparing reciprocal tariffs, which could soon be…
Foreign Portfolio Investments in Nigeria Surge 126.8% in 2024
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) into Nigeria’s stock market saw a remarkable increase of 126.8% in 2024, reaching N396.4 billion, up…
CBN Scraps Free ATM Withdrawals, Introduces New Charges: Bank Customers Express Concerns
In a recent move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the institution has announced the scrapping of free ATM…
Nigeria’s Economic Reset: The Crucial Role of Data Integrity in National Recovery
Nigeria is currently navigating an economic reset to address the persistent challenges it faces, including sluggish growth, high inflation, and…
Nigeria, UAE Strengthen Aviation Ties with Amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at enhancing aviation…
Telecom Tariff Hike: House of Reps Demands Reversal Amid Economic Concerns
The long-awaited 50% tariff increase by Nigerian telecommunications operators has officially begun, following approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).…
Nigerian Equity Market Maintains Bullish Momentum with N426bn Gain
The Nigerian equity market continued its positive trajectory on February 12, 2025, with investors gaining N426 billion as the market…
Senate Proposes N10bn for Capital Market Awareness to Boost Investor Participation
In a recent proposal, the Nigerian Senate suggested allocating N10bn to fund investor education in the capital market as part…
Global Stocks Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Hike and Economic Outlook Concerns
Global stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday as investors reacted to the implications of newly introduced U.S. tariffs and…