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The Bank of Industry (BOI) has successfully entered Nigeria’s domestic bond market, as its first-ever N250 billion bond received subscriptions exceeding the amount on offer. The bond, issued through BOI Financing SPV Plc under the bank’s $1 billion Multi-Currency Instruments ...

Nigeria was among the African economies that benefited most from a strong rally in global oil prices during the first half of 2026, as the Afreximbank African Commodity Index (AACI) recorded a 6.7 per cent gain driven largely by energy ...

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, urging that the landmark agreement be translated into higher exports, foreign exchange earnings and stronger opportunities for Nigerian businesses. The minister spoke during ...

By our Correspondent Nigeria is set to host some of the world’s most influential economic policymakers as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ...

Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D Akwa Ibom State occupies a strategic position in Nigeria’s maritime and oil-producing region. Yet, despite being one of the country’s major oil-producing states, it has not fully harnessed the economic opportunities that should naturally accompany its status. ...

With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D Akwa Ibom State possesses enormous potential to become one of Nigeria’s leading industrial destinations. Beyond its peaceful environment, strategic location and investor-friendly disposition, the state already has one critical asset that many states are still striving ...

By Our Correspondent When Governor Umo Eno assumed office in 2023, one of the major pillars of his ARISE Agenda was the promotion of agriculture and food sufficiency. The governor passionately encouraged all citizens of Akwa Ibom State, including civil ...

With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D Akwa Ibom State government under the leadership of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno has proved to the people of the state that he actually meant well for the state before assuming the office as governor. This has ...

With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The present administration led by Pastor Umo Eno has continuously shown a strong determination to improve the living standards of the people through people=oriented programmes and activities that have direct bearing on the lives of the ...

With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The global economy is witnessing a strategic shift toward the Blue Economy as nations and sub-national governments around the world increasingly recognize the immense wealth embedded in oceans, coastlines, waterways, fisheries, maritime transport, marine minerals and ...