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Kano, Global Sight partner to train artisans

The Kano State Government, in partnership with Global Sight Nigeria, has trained leaders of artisan and technician associations across the state on leadership and business development. According to a statement, the Kano State government recently held a one-day training for participants from 164 associations to equip them with leadership skills to upscale their businesses and...
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FG, states add N57tn to debt in 18 months

Nigeria’s total public debt rose by N57.3tn within the first 18 months of the current administration, according to an analysis of data released by the Debt Management Office. The increase represents a 65.6 per cent surge in the debt stock, growing from N87.38tn recorded at the end of June 2023 to N144.67tn as of December...
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CBN warns public against fake contracts, grants

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians against engaging with individuals and groups peddling fictitious contracts, loans, and financial grants purportedly issued or endorsed by the apex bank. In a statement issued on Monday by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank said its attention had once again...
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‘Less than 2m Nigerians buy insurance policies annually’

Stakeholders have disclosed that fewer than two million Nigerians buy insurance policies annually, underscoring the widespread lack of coverage and low awareness within the insurance sector. They made this known at the recently concluded Investment Summit 1.0, themed “Investments in Insurance: Opportunities for Financial Growth,” held in Lagos, in partnership with Cornerstone Insurance Plc. The...
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Settlement Of COVID-19 IMF Loan Boosts Nigeria’s Creditability Status

The Federal Government has said that the full settlement of the $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has boosted the nation’s credibility rating globally. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who also disclosed that the government was considering criminalizing theft and vandalism of infrastructure components across the country, said...
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