IMF lifts forecasts for rich nations, dims view for developing world
July 27, 2021 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday maintained its 6% global growth forecast for 2021, upgrading its outlook for the world’s wealthy countries, particularly the United States, but…
NCC commits to stronger partnership with judiciary to protect telecom infrastructure
July 26, 2021 The Chief Registrar of Kano State High Court of Justice, Abdullahi Ado Bayero, who led the delegation, commended the efforts of Prof. Danbatta and NCC in fast-tracking…
KONGA BEATS OTHERS, NAMED MOST INNOVATIVE E-COMMERCE COMPANY
July 26, 2021 Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant, has been named the most innovative company of the year. The award was presented to the management of Konga at the…
Again, FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline, now October 31, 2021
July 25, 2021 The NIN-SIM linkage also makes it easier for the security agencies to carry out their statutory duties and the relevant parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and…
CBN and Cryptocurrencies: Between instability and financial inclusion
July 24, 2021 Currently, there are two currencies, notes and coins. The CBN’s digital currency will be a third type of currency to supplement cash. Rather than carry cash about,…
UK company to invest $100m in gold mining in Nigeria, woo other investors
July 19, 2021 Mr Julian Hammond, Director, Aurelia Mining Limited, based in the United Kingdom (UK), says the company will invest 100 million U.S. dollars in Gold mining in Nigeria….
Dangote Refinery. What Nigerians should know!
July 19, 2021 After taking FX at concessionary rates from the CBN, Nigeria is inexplicably tied at the apron strings to Mr. Dangote’s now-threatened refinery. Estimates by professional industry analysts…
Nigeria seeks $1bn for key gas pipeline as it awaits Chinese loan
July 16, 2021 Nigeria is seeking $1 billion so work can continue on a gas pipeline costing up to $2.8 billion after Chinese lenders which had pledged to offer most…
Food Prices Rose By 21.83% As Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Decreases To 17.75%
July 16, 2021 The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says Nigeria’s inflation rate has declined to 17.75% (year-on-year) in June, 2021 from 17.93 recorded in May 2021. According to the agency,…
NCC set to auction 5G Spectrum by Q4 of 2021 — Danbatta
July 16, 2021 The government will provide an enabling environment for 5G deployment, but the MNOs will determine their own deployment strategies, subject to alignment with approved polices and other…