Naija business news
Here are some recent business news from Nigeria:
Economy
- Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Vanguard)
- 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: ThisDay)
Business
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new index, the NSE ASeM Index, to track the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) listed on the exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, which is expected to begin operations in 2023. (Source: Punch)
Technology
- The Nigerian government has launched a new digital payment system, the National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT), aimed at reducing the cost of transactions and increasing financial inclusion. (Source: ITWeb)
- The telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has launched a new mobile money service, called MTN MoMo, which allows customers to make transactions using their mobile phones. (Source: Techpoint)
Energy
- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to increase the country's oil production capacity to 3 million barrels per day by 2025. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Government has signed a deal with the Chinese company, Sinohydro, to develop a new hydroelectric power plant in the country. (Source: Leadership)
Agriculture
- The Federal Government has launched a new agricultural initiative, the Anchor Borrowers' Programme (ABP), aimed at increasing food production and reducing importation. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Nigerian government has signed a deal with the United States to increase the country's rice production and reduce dependence on imported rice. (Source: The Nation)
Finance
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's foreign exchange reserves, aimed at reducing the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the economy. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Nigerian government has launched a new savings scheme, the National Savings Scheme (NSS), aimed at encouraging citizens to save and invest in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
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