Economy
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NCC Set to Approve Telecom Price Hikes Amid Economic Pressures
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is ready to approve a long-awaited proposal for increasing telecom prices, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in Jan. 2025. This decision follows…
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Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Hosts Brazilian Ambassador to Strengthen Nigeria-Brazil Trade Relations
The Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, hosted the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Carlos Garcete, in a high-level meeting on Dec. 17, 2024, to bolster trade relations between the two nations.…
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“$10.8 million lost annually due to women being stay-at-home moms”—Experts at MDC ’24 reveal
Hansatu Adegbite, National Consultant for Private Sector Partnerships at UN Women Nigeria, has highlighted the economic cost of gender inequality. According to her, an estimated $10.8 million is lost annually due to women stepping away…
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Katsina Hosts First-Ever Student CEOs Trade Fair, Advances Women Empowerment Initiatives
On Nov. 19, 2024, Katsina State witnessed the Students CEOs Trade Fair debut, organised by “sa_students_matters.” This trailblazing initiative aimed at showcasing entrepreneurial talents, particularly among young women, featured 90% female entrepreneurs as vendors, highlighting…
