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Rewane, Adedipe forecast economic growth, rule out recession

Economic experts have projected strong growth for Nigeria, dismissing fears of a recession as the country navigates key economic reforms. The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, gave this assurance at the 2025 Edition of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ the Lord Parish, Lekki Economic Summit, which was recently...
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Aero, NSIB, sign pact on aviation safety

Aero Contractors Airline and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration for industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development to further strengthen safety in the industry. This development, according to both parties, will reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding global aviation safety standards. The agreement, signed at...
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Private sector unveils agribusiness investment fund

The private sector has introduced a Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and strengthening food security. This is according to a press statement on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga. According to the statement, the initiative, which was unveiled in...
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Inflation drops to 23.18% amid high cost of goods

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped for the second consecutive month in February 2025, falling to 23.18 per cent from 24.48 per cent recorded in January. However, economists and Nigerians expressed concern over the drop in the country’s inflation rate amid the high cost of essential commodities nationwide. Meanwhile, despite this overall decline in inflation, three states...
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REA installs solar power in 20 varsities, three teaching hospitals

The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, has revealed that a total of 20 federal universities and three affiliated teaching hospitals have received significant solar power interventions from the agency to reduce skyrocketing energy costs. He said the institutions currently enjoy clean energy solutions that improve learning environments and foster innovation. Abba...
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‘25% of pension funds can buy real estate’

The Managing Director, Leadway Asset Management, David Alao, on Thursday, reiterated that 25 per cent of the retirement savings account can be used to buy real estate. This was as he urged stakeholders to build trust within the real estate industry to enable the public to have confidence in their operations. These views were shared...
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Real estate federation to hold 75th World Congress

The International Real Estate Federation, Nigeria chapter, is set to hold her 75th World Congress from June 9 to 13 this year. They disclosed this during a press briefing recently held at the Metropolitan Club in Lagos State. The FIABCI Africa & Near East President, Adele Adeniji, said, “It is a great privilege to be...
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J’Berger recommits to gender equality

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is reinforcing its commitment to gender equality and workplace inclusion as the construction firm marked International Women’s Day with events in Abuja, Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt, and Uyo. In a display of companywide unity, employees across these locations gathered for keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions under the global theme...
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