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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Leads Launch of $50m WEIDE Fund in Nigeria to Boost Women in Digital Trade Nigeria on Thursday hosted the grand launch of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a $50 million initiative jointly managed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to empower women entrepreneurs […] The post Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Leads Launch of $50m WEIDE Fund in Nigeria to Boost Women in Digital Trade appeared first on Economi Confidential…Read More

Okonjo-Iweala Meets Tinubu, Calls for Stronger Social Safety Nets Amid Economic Reforms Former Coordinating Minister of the Economy and current Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen social safety nets to cushion the impact of ongoing economic reforms on Nigerians…Read More

Naira Appreciates to ₦1,540 Against Dollar in Black Market The naira strengthened against the US dollar on Friday, August 15, gaining ₦20.33 in the parallel market. Currency traders in Abuja told Economic Confidential that reduced demand for dollars contributed to the local currency’s marginal rebound. The naira traded at ₦1,530/$ for buying and ₦1,540/$ for […] The post Naira Appreciates to ₦1,540 Against Dollar in Black Market appeared first on Economi Confidential…Read More

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 21.88 percent in July 2025, down from 22.22 percent June. The post Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 21.8% appeared first on Economi Confidential…Read More

FEC Approves $125m IsDB Loan for Abia’s Infrastructure Development Abia State Government has received approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a $125 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to fund its Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The announcement was made by Mr. Ukoha Njoku…Read More

The House of Representatives has dismissed allegations by its member, Ibrahim Auyo that thr leadership demands up to N3 million read more Reps deny demanding N3m from lawmakers to present bills, ask member to provide evidence…Read More

Written by Lere Ojedokun The post NELFUND Extends Support to Technical and Vocational College Students to Open a Job Portal for Loan Beneficiaries appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today…Read More

Nigerian striker Akiri Temple Taiwo has joined Sudanese club Al-Hilal, DAILY POST reports. Akiri signed a four-year contract with Al-Hilal after completing a move from Nationwide League side Gbagada FC. The youngster was named the league’s best player last January and registered 15 goal involvements for Gbagada FC last season. Al-Hilal are strengthening their squad ahead of the new campaign. Read More

Former Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain centre-forward Mauro Icardi has praised Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, opted to pair the duo in the club’s attack at the start of last season before the Argentine striker suffered a cruciate ligament injury in November…Read More

Inter Milan have been heavily-linked with Ademola Lookman in the past weeks, but they are yet to seal the deal… Ademola Lookman’s purported transfer to Inter Milan may take a while before it is completed, as the former Serie A champions are unwilling to meet Atalanta’s €50 million valuation of the winger…Read More