Business news in nigeria till date
Here are some of the latest business news in Nigeria till date:
Economy
- Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, aimed at boosting local production and reducing importation. (Source: CBN)
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote local content in the oil and gas sector, aimed at increasing the participation of Nigerian companies in the industry. (Source: Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources)
Banking and Finance
- The CBN has approved the merger of two banks, Sterling Bank and Union Bank, to create a stronger and more competitive banking institution. (Source: CBN)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new index, the NSE 30, which tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the exchange. (Source: NSE)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to provide financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: Federal Ministry of Finance)
Manufacturing and Industry
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector, aimed at increasing the country's production capacity and reducing reliance on imports. (Source: Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment)
- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to invest in the development of the country's petrochemical industry, aimed at increasing the production of petrochemical products. (Source: NNPC)
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new fertilizer plant in the country, aimed at increasing the production of fertilizers and reducing the country's reliance on imports. (Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)
Technology and Telecommunications
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote the growth of the technology sector, aimed at increasing the country's digital economy and reducing the country's reliance on foreign technology. (Source: Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy)
- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to introduce a new policy aimed at promoting the growth of the country's telecommunications sector. (Source: NCC)
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new technology park in the country, aimed at promoting the growth of the technology sector and creating jobs. (Source: Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation)
Energy and Power
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote the growth of the power sector, aimed at increasing the country's power generation capacity and reducing the country's reliance on imported power. (Source: Federal Ministry of Power)
- The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to introduce a new policy aimed at promoting the growth of the country's power sector. (Source: NERC)
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new power plant in the country, aimed at increasing the country's power generation capacity and reducing the country's reliance on imported power. (Source: Federal Ministry of Power)
Agriculture
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote the growth of the agricultural sector, aimed at increasing the country's food production and reducing the country's reliance on imported food. (Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)
- The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has announced plans to introduce a new policy aimed at promoting the growth of the country's agricultural sector. (Source: NAQS)
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new agricultural processing zone in the country, aimed at promoting the growth of the agricultural sector and creating jobs. (Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development)
These are just a few of the latest business news in Nigeria till date.