archiveJanuary 2017

By Abdul  Olalekan Economic experts, though applauded the Federal Government for earmarking N2.24 trillion for capital expenditure in the 2017 National Budget, believe the quantum is not enough to take the country out of recession. The experts, who spoke in an exclusive interview with Business 247 News Online, noted that...

President, Muhammadu Buhari has promised to defeat corruption, insecurity and revamp the the nation’s economy in 2017. He made the promise in his New Year message and urged Nigerians to be alert as fleeing insurgents might want to hide in their domains. Full Speech: My dear Compatriots, I am happy...

By Abdul Olalekan To economic experts, 2017 might not be better than what the country witnessed in 2016 as the twin tragedy of high inflation of naira devaluation will still persist in the New Year. With tough operating environment expected to continue in 2017, experts suggested ways Nigerians can survive...

Financial experts across the country have warned that organisations, especially small and medium scale industries, should not see retrenchment of staff as a way out of the economic recession facing businesses and the country as a whole, advocating for a cut in cost of production rather than layoff as staff...