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Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years — World Bank report - DW Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years — World Bank report DW Tue, 13 May 2025 01:08:33 GMT
CBN, portfolio investors still dominate Nigeria’s FX turnover – World Bank - Businessday NG CBN, portfolio investors still dominate Nigeria’s FX turnover – World Bank Businessday NG Mon, 12 May 2025 18:54:06 GMT
World Bank projects 3.6% economic growth for Nigeria - Punch Newspapers World Bank projects 3.6% economic growth for Nigeria Punch Newspapers Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years - World Bank report - News24 Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years - World Bank report News24 Tue, 13 May 2025 19:58:51 GMT
Nigeria needs five-fold growth to hit $1trn economy by 2030 – World Bank - Businessday NG Nigeria needs five-fold growth to hit $1trn economy by 2030 – World Bank Businessday NG Mon, 12 May 2025 12:33:45 GMT
IMF Projects Global Growth At 2.8% For 2025 - Voice of Nigeria IMF Projects Global Growth At 2.8% For 2025 Voice of Nigeria Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s Economic Growth to 3.0% - Business Post Nigeria IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s Economic Growth to 3.0% Business Post Nigeria Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Top 5 private equity funds in Nigeria based on AUM, AUM Growth, and investment efficiency - Nairametrics Top 5 private equity funds in Nigeria based on AUM, AUM Growth, and investment efficiency Nairametrics Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT
IMF Slashes Nigeria’s Growth Prospects Over Low Oil Production, Severe Flooding, Others - Channels Television IMF Slashes Nigeria’s Growth Prospects Over Low Oil Production, Severe Flooding, Others Channels Television Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Financial Sector 2024 Round-Up And 2025 Forecast - Mondaq Financial Sector 2024 Round-Up And 2025 Forecast Mondaq Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT
IMF cuts Nigeria’s 2025 growth forecast to 3.0% on weakening oil supply - Businessday NG IMF cuts Nigeria’s 2025 growth forecast to 3.0% on weakening oil supply Businessday NG Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
FG selects 23 managers for $10 billion Nigeria Global Investment Fund - Nairametrics FG selects 23 managers for $10 billion Nigeria Global Investment Fund Nairametrics Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT
IFC Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria - International Finance Corporation (IFC) IFC Invests in Lagos Free Zone to Support Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria International Finance Corporation (IFC) Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT
British International Investment launches new name in Nigeria with US $20m commitment to mobility fintech Moove - British International Investment British International Investment launches new name in Nigeria with US $20m commitment to mobility fintech Moove British International Investment Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Aruwa raises $35m in move to back key businesses in Nigeria, Ghana - Businessday NG Aruwa raises $35m in move to back key businesses in Nigeria, Ghana Businessday NG Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
World Bank sees poverty rising in Nigeria despite economic growth - Businessday NG World Bank sees poverty rising in Nigeria despite economic growth Businessday NG Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
How Nigeria invests its $3 billion sovereign wealth fund - Businessday NG How Nigeria invests its $3 billion sovereign wealth fund Businessday NG Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria’s GDP to grow by 3.6% in 2025 — World Bank - Businessday NG Nigeria’s GDP to grow by 3.6% in 2025 — World Bank Businessday NG Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT
IMF projects Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.2% in 2025, decline by 3.0% in 2026 - Businessday NG IMF projects Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.2% in 2025, decline by 3.0% in 2026 Businessday NG Sat, 18 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT
IMF projects 3% growth for Nigeria in 2025, higher than most EMs - Businessday NG IMF projects 3% growth for Nigeria in 2025, higher than most EMs Businessday NG Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria targets 7% growth, eyes investment surge amidst economic reforms - Businessday NG Nigeria targets 7% growth, eyes investment surge amidst economic reforms Businessday NG Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
How Nigeria’s first private debt fund will improve access to capital - Businessday NG How Nigeria’s first private debt fund will improve access to capital Businessday NG Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
A systematic review of investment indicators and economic growth in Nigeria - Nature A systematic review of investment indicators and economic growth in Nigeria Nature Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Aruwa Capital raises $35M to back high growth businesses in Ghana and Nigeria - Techpoint Africa Aruwa Capital raises $35M to back high growth businesses in Ghana and Nigeria Techpoint Africa Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
CDC completes second investment in Nigeria this year, supporting local SMEs - British International Investment CDC completes second investment in Nigeria this year, supporting local SMEs British International Investment Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
IFC launches $4 bn fund to boost green businesses in Nigeria, others - Businessday NG IFC launches $4 bn fund to boost green businesses in Nigeria, others Businessday NG Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT
IMF reviews Nigeria’s economic growth to 3.3% - Punch Newspapers IMF reviews Nigeria’s economic growth to 3.3% Punch Newspapers Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Harnessing Diaspora Finance for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Opportunities for Investment - United Nations Development Programme Harnessing Diaspora Finance for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Opportunities for Investment United Nations Development Programme Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Top venture capital firms in nigeria: a comprehensive guide - Techpoint Africa Top venture capital firms in nigeria: a comprehensive guide Techpoint Africa Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT
IMF raises Nigeria’s growth forecast to 3.3% on oil, improved agric output, security - Businessday NG IMF raises Nigeria’s growth forecast to 3.3% on oil, improved agric output, security Businessday NG Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria capital market defies global rout - Businessday NG Nigeria capital market defies global rout Businessday NG Tue, 31 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Coronation Asset Management advocates use of international standards for Nigerian mutual funds - Nairametrics Coronation Asset Management advocates use of international standards for Nigerian mutual funds Nairametrics Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria unleashed - worldfinance.com Nigeria unleashed worldfinance.com Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Who should build Nigeria's digital infrastructure? - Stears Who should build Nigeria's digital infrastructure? Stears Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Nicholas Nyamali: Revolutionising the financial services space - Businessday NG Nicholas Nyamali: Revolutionising the financial services space Businessday NG Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
What are the opportunities in Nigeria and how can DFIs drive economic development there? - British International Investment What are the opportunities in Nigeria and how can DFIs drive economic development there? British International Investment Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:16:53 GMT
New commitment and office launch in Nigeria emphasizes CDC's plan to invest US$ 4.5bn in Africa - British International Investment New commitment and office launch in Nigeria emphasizes CDC's plan to invest US$ 4.5bn in Africa British International Investment Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria, Japan finalise venture capital framework to fund startups - TheCable Nigeria, Japan finalise venture capital framework to fund startups TheCable Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria, Japan partner on Naira-denominated venture capital fund to boost startups - Nairametrics Nigeria, Japan partner on Naira-denominated venture capital fund to boost startups Nairametrics Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
World Bank NEP Intervention: Rescuing Nigeria’s Communities From Darkness - Rural Electrification Agency - Nigeria World Bank NEP Intervention: Rescuing Nigeria’s Communities From Darkness Rural Electrification Agency - Nigeria Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT
List of mutual funds to invest in if you are in Nigeria, Canada, US or UK - Nairametrics List of mutual funds to invest in if you are in Nigeria, Canada, US or UK Nairametrics Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria economy grow by 2.27% for 2019 pass wetin International Monetary Fund predict - NBS - BBC Nigeria economy grow by 2.27% for 2019 pass wetin International Monetary Fund predict - NBS BBC Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT
Five Questions About Nigeria’s Road to Recovery - International Monetary Fund Five Questions About Nigeria’s Road to Recovery International Monetary Fund Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria experiencing stalled per capita growth, poverty, food insecurity – IMF - Daily Trust Nigeria experiencing stalled per capita growth, poverty, food insecurity – IMF Daily Trust Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT
IMF projects ‘soft landing’ for Nigeria, others this year - Businessday NG IMF projects ‘soft landing’ for Nigeria, others this year Businessday NG Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria’s economy grows strongly amid high inflation, World Bank says - CNBC Africa Nigeria’s economy grows strongly amid high inflation, World Bank says CNBC Africa Mon, 12 May 2025 21:08:44 GMT
Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits - The Conversation Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits The Conversation Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: Mobilizing Resources to Invest in People - International Monetary Fund Nigeria: Mobilizing Resources to Invest in People International Monetary Fund Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria - African Development Bank Group Nigeria African Development Bank Group Sat, 25 Mar 2017 19:17:49 GMT
UN Says Nigeria's Development Unsustainable, Urges Family Planning - Voice of America English News UN Says Nigeria's Development Unsustainable, Urges Family Planning Voice of America English News Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Income inequality and funding in the health sector in Nigeria - Dejusticia Income inequality and funding in the health sector in Nigeria Dejusticia Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT
With collapse in cost of funds, IFC sees fall in demand from Nigeria - Businessday NG With collapse in cost of funds, IFC sees fall in demand from Nigeria Businessday NG Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Biggest economy in Africa: South Africa overthrow Nigeria wey drop to number four - BBC Biggest economy in Africa: South Africa overthrow Nigeria wey drop to number four BBC Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria’s IMF Financial Assistance to Support Health Care Sector, Protect Jobs and Businesses - International Monetary Fund Nigeria’s IMF Financial Assistance to Support Health Care Sector, Protect Jobs and Businesses International Monetary Fund Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT
Meet 10 Female VC Execs backing Nigeria’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem - Nairametrics Meet 10 Female VC Execs backing Nigeria’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem Nairametrics Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
World Bank admits Nigeria’s economic progress, says prices remain high - The Guardian Nigeria News World Bank admits Nigeria’s economic progress, says prices remain high The Guardian Nigeria News Tue, 13 May 2025 06:03:02 GMT
Weaker global growth ominous sign for Nigeria’s sluggish economy - Businessday NG Weaker global growth ominous sign for Nigeria’s sluggish economy Businessday NG Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Nigerian ed-tech startup Dexude secures funding from Business Finland - - Disrupt Africa Nigerian ed-tech startup Dexude secures funding from Business Finland - Disrupt Africa Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
How Bank of Industry is driving Nigeria’s industrial growth - worldfinance.com How Bank of Industry is driving Nigeria’s industrial growth worldfinance.com Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:36:51 GMT
Poverty reduction: See wetin you need know about goment 'National Poverty Reduction wit Growth Strategy NPRGS programme' - BBC Poverty reduction: See wetin you need know about goment 'National Poverty Reduction wit Growth Strategy NPRGS programme' BBC Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: Macroeconomic Stability for Accelerated Growth, Job Creation, and Delivering Services for the Poor - World Bank Nigeria: Macroeconomic Stability for Accelerated Growth, Job Creation, and Delivering Services for the Poor World Bank Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Runaway Success -- Finance & Development, June 2016 - International Monetary Fund Runaway Success -- Finance & Development, June 2016 International Monetary Fund Fri, 27 May 2016 11:59:43 GMT
(PDF) Understanding the Nexus of R&D, Innovation and Economic Growth in Nigeria - ResearchGate (PDF) Understanding the Nexus of R&D, Innovation and Economic Growth in Nigeria ResearchGate Wed, 10 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria Economic Report: Improved Economic Outlook in 2014, and Prospects for Continued Growth Look Good - World Bank Nigeria Economic Report: Improved Economic Outlook in 2014, and Prospects for Continued Growth Look Good World Bank Tue, 22 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Syntaxis Capital Africa Has Launched USD 5 Mn For Nigerian SMEs - WeeTracker Syntaxis Capital Africa Has Launched USD 5 Mn For Nigerian SMEs WeeTracker Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria’s Paga acquires Ethiopia-based Apposit to speed international growth - - Disrupt Africa Nigeria’s Paga acquires Ethiopia-based Apposit to speed international growth - Disrupt Africa Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT
Amid Low Power Generation, IMF Says AI Growth Will Triple Electricity Demand In Nigeria - The Whistler Newspaper Amid Low Power Generation, IMF Says AI Growth Will Triple Electricity Demand In Nigeria The Whistler Newspaper Tue, 13 May 2025 14:12:34 GMT