Until a few years ago, Africa Rising was a dominant theme in conversations about the global economy. That enthusiasm has since cooled, so that in newsrooms and think tanks and conference panels, “Africa Rising!” has given way to a more questioning “Africa Rising?” While some of that pessimism may be justified, we do not have... Read More

Buhari, Change, economic investments, nigeria, private sector, recession

August 19, 2016

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We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma has said that the Federal Government is hopeful of increased private sector investment in the infrastructural sector of the economy following its efforts in galvanising the sector. Senator Udo Udoma said this on Thursday while receiving the report of the 3-Day Pre-Summit Workshop from the... Read More

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economy, Federal Government, private sector, Public private partnership, Senator Udo Udoma

July 25, 2016

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Why I excluded private sector from my economic team – Buhari

President Muhammed Buhari, on Sunday, said that he was not comfortable with the inclusion of the private sector in the work of the national economic management team, saying that they might steer government policies to suit their own personal interest. This was contained in a statement released by the Presidency, noting that Buhari made this... Read More

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Buhari, Business, economy, EMT, Osinbajo, Presidenct, private sector, vice president

April 7, 2015

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Tony Elumelu: What is good for democracy is also good for business

by Tony Elumelu Primarily, I believe that a proper role of government is to support economic expansion, but in the end, the driving of the economy must be led by the private sector. I am optimistic about Africa and its future. I believe strongly – that a new Africa has begun to emerge – although one... Read More

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February 6, 2015

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PVC collection: Private sector advised to close early, as Lagos declares public holiday

by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State Government has declared Friday, February 6, as a work-free day for its workers. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Head of Service, Oluseyi Williams. The government also urged private sector employers to release their workers early to enable those of them who are yet to collect... Read More

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July 22, 2013

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Les Leba: Sanusi’s tall story on high interest rates

by Les Leba The stupendous profits posted by Nigerian banks at a time of contracting industrial activities and the current high unemployment rate is ample testimony of who are the actual beneficiaries of CBN’s curious strategy for maintaining economic and price stability. Nigeria’s hope of early economic rejuvenation and growth may have been sadly foreclosed... Read More

“Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, banks, borrowing, CBN, fiscal deficits, Lamido Samusi, naira, Nigerian, price stabiliuty, private sector, profits

February 24, 2013

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Tunde Fagbenle: We’ve got a long way to go!

by Tunde Fagbenle All over the place, both in public and private offices, the attitude to work is so sickeningly casual and lackadaisical. We have lost it. I had an experience last weekend that troubled my mind and got me really thinking about the enormity of the challenges facing us as a nation and as... Read More

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Muhammadu Buhari: Making ‘Africa Rising’ a reality in Nigeria

We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

Why I excluded private sector from my economic team – Buhari

Tony Elumelu: What is good for democracy is also good for business

PVC collection: Private sector advised to close early, as Lagos declares public holiday

Les Leba: Sanusi’s tall story on high interest rates

Tunde Fagbenle: We’ve got a long way to go!

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