economic policy
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte Doubles Salary Amid Low Approval and Rising Unrest
Peru’s embattled President Dina Boluarte has approved a significant salary increase, doubling her monthly pay to approximately $10,000 with one year remaining in...
Presidency Criticizes Peter Obi’s Governance Knowledge Amid Policy Agreement
The Presidency on Monday responded sharply to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s recent comments, labeling him as a personality lacking depth...
Peter Obi Advocates Gradual Fuel Subsidy Removal and Orderly Naira Floatation
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his position on the removal of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy and the floating of the...
FG Shifts Focus from Concessional Funding to Domestic Revenue Mobilization, Finance Minister Declares
In a significant shift in economic strategy, Nigeria is actively transitioning away from reliance on concessional funding from international institutions towards robust domestic...
South Africa Extends G20 Invitation to Nigeria Amidst US Tensions
South Africa has extended a significant invitation to Nigeria, offering to host a G20-related event in Abuja, its capital city. This move signals...
Nigeria’s Credit Rating Climbs to B Amidst Economic Reforms, Fitch Says
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign currency debt rating to B, signaling increased confidence in the nation’s economic reforms. This move, while...
Trump Reverses Course on Tariffs, Markets Surge Amid China Tensions
In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary rollback of newly imposed tariffs on numerous nations, triggering a significant...
Senate to Address Tax Reforms Post-Holiday, Constitution Review on Track
The Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has pledged to urgently address public concerns surrounding the pivotal Tax Reform Bills...
Tax Reform Bills Advance in House of Representatives After Committee Approval
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform legislation has moved forward in Nigeria’s legislative process following the House of Representatives’ adoption of the Finance...