Business news on punch newspaper

Punch Newspaper is a popular Nigerian newspaper that provides news and updates on various topics, including business. Here are some recent business news articles from Punch Newspaper:

Latest Business News

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in January (February 2023) - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in January 2023, up from 16.47% in December 2022.
  2. FG to Review Tax Laws to Boost Revenue (February 2023) - The Federal Government has announced plans to review Nigeria's tax laws to boost revenue and reduce tax evasion.
  3. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 0.45% (February 2023) - The NSE All-Share Index rose by 0.45% to close at 54,144.42 points on Friday, driven by gains in stocks such as Dangote Cement and Guaranty Trust Bank.
  4. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 2.37% in Q4 2022 (February 2023) - The NBS has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate slowed to 2.37% in the fourth quarter of 2022, down from 3.11% in the third quarter.
  5. CBN to Introduce New Guidelines for Digital Payments (February 2023) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce new guidelines for digital payments in Nigeria to promote financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions.

Business Features

  1. The Rise of E-commerce in Nigeria (February 2023) - This article explores the growth of e-commerce in Nigeria and its impact on the country's economy.
  2. Nigeria's Oil and Gas Sector: Challenges and Opportunities (February 2023) - This article discusses the challenges facing Nigeria's oil and gas sector and the opportunities that exist for growth and development.
  3. The Impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria's Economy (February 2023) - This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria's economy and the measures being taken to mitigate its effects.

Business Opinion

  1. Nigeria's Economy Needs a Boost (February 2023) - This opinion piece argues that Nigeria's economy needs a boost to stimulate growth and reduce poverty.
  2. The Role of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria's Economy (February 2023) - This opinion piece highlights the importance of SMEs in Nigeria's economy and the need for government support to promote their growth.

These are just a few examples of the business news articles that can be found on Punch Newspaper's website.