Tag: Gross Domestic Product
Osinbajo praises Jim Ovia for growing his enterprises to N6trn
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has praised Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank for growing the bank to a N6 trillion enterprise and for his philanthropy and humility
Nigeria records strong GDP growth after recession
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that for the first time since Nigeria’s exit from recession, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has recorded growth
States owe FIRS N41bn tax – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) says states are owing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N41 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT).
FG’s MarketMoni interest-free loans accessed by 350,000 nationwide
The Federal Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) MarketMoni scheme has successfully reached over 350,000 micro enterprises in all 36 states of Nigeria, and...
NCC remits N49.7b in Q1 to Federal Government
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said it remitted N49.7 billion to the Federal Government in the first quarter of 2018.
Mr Tony Ojobo, the NCC’s...
We’re building world class infrastructure to drive tourism – Ambode
...Says Sector Contributed N800bn To Lagos GDP In 2017
...Lagos Can Truly Become Hub For Tourism In Africa - Mahama
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi...
OOU don, Prof Tella cautions Buhari on external borrowings
An economist, Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella, on Monday described the nation’s debt stock of N21.73 trillion as worrisome and urged the Federal Government led by...
$50b: Nigerians kings of money laundering in Africa – Adeosun
Nigeria is the biggest loser of the $50 billion dollars illicit financial flows out of Africa annually, Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has...
FG targets more tax revenue from VAIDS in 2018
The Federal Government expects to net considerable tax revenue this year through the implementation of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS).
The scheme,...
Nigeria exiting recession but economy remains vulnerable – IMF
* IMF estimates 2018 GDP growth at 2.1 per cent
* Nigeria economy still dependent on oil industry
* Government efforts to diversify away...
