Aliko Dangote emerges wealthiest person in Africa, 86th in the World-Forbes
Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9 billion Dangote is once again one of the top 100
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Finance
FG Order MDAs to Close Commercial Banks’ Accounts, Enforce TSA Policy
Federal government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) operating in states to close their accounts with commercial banks
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Nigeria Customs Service Suspends 4% FOB Charge For Stakeholders’ Engagement
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) value on imports, as provided
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FG, World Bank Seek Capital Market Solutions for Infrastructure Funding
The World Bank has said that it is planning to introduce its joint capital markets programme (J-CAP) in Nigeria. The
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IMF expresses optimism about Mozambique’s medium-term economic prospects
The international Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that despite the challenges facing Mozambique, it remains cautiously optimistic about Mozambique’s medium-term
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FG Seeks Fresh $580m Loan from World Bank
Federal government of Nigeria is seeking two fresh loans totaling $580m from the World Bank in March 2025. The loans
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Federal Civil servants get February 17 deadline for verification
Federal civil servants have been given a February 17, 2025, deadline for identity verification as the government moves to weed
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Senate Raises Alarm over Billions of Naira missing from FG Coffers
Senate has raised the alarm that billions of naira have left the federal government’s coffers unaccounted for, with critical revenue-generating
Read moreTracka Exposes N2.4Bn Federal Government Projects Scandal In 9 States
A staggering N2.4 billion was disbursed for 15 federal government projects across nine states in 2023, yet not a single
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FG Introduces Withholding Tax to Increase Revenue for Critical Sectors
The Federal Government in a significant move to modernise its tax framework, has introduced the Deduction of Tax at Source
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