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China’s GDP Surges 5.4% in Q1, Amid Escalating Trade War With the U.S.

China’s GDP Surges 5.4% in Q1, Amid Escalating Trade War With the U.S.

China’s economy achieved a remarkable 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst forecasts and showcasing resilience despite… Read More

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Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Nigeria’s Oil-Dependent Economy and Trade Future

US President Donald Trump has slapped a blanket 14% tariff on all Nigerian exports to the United States, starting April… Read More

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Recovers N28.7 Billion from Oil Companies

The Nigeria House of Representatives announced a major breakthrough in its efforts to recover outstanding revenues owed to the Federation… Read More

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Taming Inflation: What Nigeria Can Learn from Brazil’s and India’s Economic Transformations

Nigeria today stands at an economic crossroads, not unlike Brazil in the mid-1990s or India in the early 2000s. Both… Read More

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The Limits of Nigeria’s Services-Driven Growth

Nigeria’s services sector has emerged as a dominant force in the country’s economic landscape, contributing over 53.6% of GDP in… Read More

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Boosting Growth and Prosperity in Nigeria

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, now finds itself at a critical juncture. Despite its… Read More

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Precarious Balance for Nigeria’s 2025 Budget As Brent Crude Falls to $69.22

As of March 11, 2025, Brent crude oil prices have declined to $69.22 per barrel, weighed down by escalating trade… Read More

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U.S. Jobs Report Signals Economic Uncertainty Under Trump’s Policies

The latest U.S. jobs report for February, released on March 7, 2025, paints a cautious picture of the labor market,… Read More

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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Signals Tax Cuts for Most Americans

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered a confident forecast during an interview with Fox Business, asserting that “most Americans” will benefit… Read More

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Federal Government Phases Out Remita, Introduces TMRAS for Enhanced Revenue Collection

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) unveiled the Treasury Management & Revenue Assurance System (TMRAS), a groundbreaking payment platform designed… Read More

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