Economic Growth & Tax Revenue - Nigeria is projected to achieve its 2025 tax revenue target earlier than anticipated [1] - Tax collections last month are nearing the government's annual target [1] - Strong economic growth is contributing to the increased tax revenue [1]

Migration Challenges & Opportunities - The report highlights the exploitation of migrants, particularly women, who are often sexually abused and underpaid in countries like Saudi Arabia and Dubai [13] - Irregular migration routes expose migrants to dangers, with some spending as much time traveling as previous generations despite modern transportation [7] - Artificial intelligence poses a threat to migrant workers as automation could displace up to 400 million people globally [17] Policy Recommendations - The report urges for policy shifts in national migration policies to negotiate labor agreements that ensure fair wages and protection for migrant workers, with a portion of their earnings sent home through official channels [13][14] - Advocate for a reverse migration strategy to bring back skilled migrants and scientists to contribute to national development [17] - The report suggests re-evaluating and redefining national borders to facilitate safer, more regular, and beneficial migration for national development [24] Economic Impact of Migration - Remittances contribute significantly to the economy, with 37 billion NRA (currency not specified, needs clarification) realized in 2004, but the report suggests better investment strategies for these funds [10][11] - Migration is a North-South issue, with the Global South often losing skilled workers to the North, hindering their own development [10][11] - The report emphasizes that migration, if managed well, can benefit individuals, sending countries through remittances used for development, and receiving countries [17]

Kazakhstan is pushing ahead with efforts to wean itself off oil, leaning on China and plowing tens of billions of dollars into supporting growth https://t.co/ZyYL4GAC9B ...

Britain will be the fastest-growing G-7 economy bar the US this year, while still struggling to get a handle on its inflation problem, according to OECD https://t.co/HH1TKrEOEz ...

A few things are happening here. So since September of last year, one year later, the Fed has now reduced rates by 125 basis points. Yep.And that brings us to 4 and a quarter 4 to 4 and a quarter. The Fed no doubt will go to a neutral rate, which is 3%. So they have 125 basis points to go.So only at the halfway mark. So that's the first thing. It's only eased one time this year.But they have a lot more to go because jobs are slowing. And more importantly, the neutral rate is much lower than the rate we have ...

We will cut the R and policy rate. We will also cut central bank policy rate to seven day repo rate. At the same time, we will guide the LPR and the deposit rate downward.We will also set up a special re lending program for increasing the holding of shares. We will enhance the quality and value for investment of listed companies to better serve investors. We will make use of stocks, bonds and futures, among other capital market tools, to invigorate the restructurings and M&A market.Yeah, that was a throwbac ...

Economic Impact of Gender Equality - Gender equality in the workforce could add $28 trillion to the global GDP by 2025 [2] - 24 billion women still lack equal economic opportunities due to legal barriers in 178 countries [3] - Investing in women's education leads to better job opportunities and greater financial independence [8] Case Study: Japan's Womenomics - Womenomics, an economic strategy to boost the economy through increased female workforce participation, became a national strategy in Japan [4] - Japan implemented policies to increase women's leadership roles, childcare support, and work-life balance [6] - Many women were pushed into low-paying, part-time jobs with limited career advancement [7] - Policies alone are insufficient; structural and cultural changes are necessary [7] Call to Action - 119 million girls worldwide are out of school [13] - Investing in women changes generations and communities and promotes gender equality [14] - The real question is not whether we can afford to invest in women, but how much longer we can afford not to [14]

Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in four years in the second quarter, helped by strong growth in its oil sector https://t.co/BB5OngGzfF ...

Given that joblessness has been largely conquered in Europe, politicians today face a different challenge: boosting economic growth and innovation https://t.co/06wiBqLMWB ...

The UK approved a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, the latest infrastructure project pushed by Keir Starmer’s government as he tries to boost economic growth https://t.co/X1wHLATdvc ...