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CBN Liquidity Tightening Sparks Rush into Short-Term Debt as Investors Chase High…
Nigeria’s financial markets are undergoing a sharp recalibration as the Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies its…
Naira Slips Again as FX Liquidity Tightens, Loses N5.08 in a Week
The naira came under renewed pressure this week as weaker dollar supply in the foreign exchange market triggered…
Tinubu @ 3: Nigeria’s Stock Market Surges N130 Trillion Amid Economic Hardship and…
Nigeria’s stock market has delivered one of its most dramatic wealth surges in recent history, rising from about…
US–Iran Peace Deal Could Crash Petrol Price to N900 as Global Oil Market Slumps
The price of petrol in Nigeria may soon see a major relief, with industry operators suggesting that Premium Motor…
Crude Oil Prices Fall After US–Iran Peace Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz | Global…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday while stock markets surged after the United States and Iran announced a…
Nigeria Company Income Tax Falls to N1.37 Trillion in Q1 2026 as Collections…
Nigeria’s Company Income Tax (CIT) collections recorded a notable decline in the first quarter of 2026, as new data…
Nigeria VAT Surges to N2.42 Trillion in Q1 2026 as Economy Strengthens Non-Oil…
Nigeria’s economy recorded a strong boost in non-oil revenue as Value Added Tax (VAT) collections climbed to N2.42…
UK Pledges £15m to Boost Nigeria’s Economy
The United Kingdom has announced a £15 million Growth Programme for Nigeria, a strategic initiative aimed at…
Nigeria VAT Collections Hit N2.42 Trillion in Q1 2026 as Tax Revenue Surges 17%
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue has recorded a strong start to 2026, rising to N2.42…
World Bank Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Outlook to 4.1% as Structural Weaknesses Weigh on…
The World Bank has revised Nigeria’s economic growth projection downward to 4.1% for 2026, warning that deep-rooted…
New Nigeria Festival Targets $1 Trillion Economy Ambition with Innovation and…
Nigeria is set to take a bold step toward its long-term economic ambitions with the launch of the New Nigeria…
Nigeria Surpasses OPEC Oil Quota as Crude Production Hits 15-Month High
Nigeria has recorded its strongest crude oil production performance in over a year, surpassing its Organisation of…
Tinubu Not Nigeria’s Biggest Borrower, New Report Says as Debt Debate Intensifies
President Bola Tinubu is not Nigeria’s biggest borrower since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999,…
Nigerians Expect Inflation to Ease in Six Months Despite Ongoing Price Pressures –…
Despite ongoing pressure on household budgets, Nigerians are beginning to believe that inflation may slow down in…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Gain IMF Backing as FG Pledges Sustained Policy Drive
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining ongoing economic reforms following a positive…
AfDB Pledges $86m to Boost Nigeria Agro-Industrial Zones as SAPZ Gains Fresh…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged $86 million to support Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
FX Reforms Boost Global Naira Card Usage as Banks Raise Dollar Limits
Improved foreign exchange liquidity in Nigeria, driven by sweeping economic reforms, is reshaping how Nigerians use…
Intra-African Trade Set to Hit $250bn in 2026 as AfCFTA Pushes Economic…
Intra-African trade is on track for a major milestone in 2026, with projections indicating it could rise to $250…
Business Confidence in Nigeria Climbs as CBN Survey Signals Stronger Economic…
Nigeria's business community showed renewed optimism in May 2026 as confidence levels improved significantly…
Dangote Refinery Hits $39.1 Billion Valuation as Investors Rush Into $1 Billion…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached a remarkable valuation of $39.1 billion as it moves to raise fresh…
Nigeria Imports N654.94bn Worth of Goods from Africa in Q1 2026 — South Africa,…
Nigeria’s African Imports Hit N654.94bn in Q1 2026 as South Africa Tops Trade Partners
Nigeria’s import trade with…
Naira Holds at N1,361/$ as Dollar Strengthens on Strong U.S. Jobs Data and Fed…
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable position against the U.S. dollar, settling around N1,361/$ in…
Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Projected to Hit $72.6bn by 2027 Amid Election Spending…
Nigeria’s external debt is projected to rise sharply to $72.6bn by 2027, according to the International Monetary…
Stock Futures Fall After U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock futures slipped early Wednesday as investors reacted sharply to escalating geopolitical tensions after…
CBN Drains N1.69 Trillion in Fierce Liquidity Mop-Up as Investors Rush Long-Term…
The Central Bank of Nigeria stepped up its liquidity control measures on June 8, 2026, draining a massive N1.69…
Tinubu’s Nigeria Sees $10bn Capital Inflow, But Investors Prefer Lending Over…
Nigeria’s capital inflows have hit a new record under President Bola Tinubu, with $10 billion entering the country…
Foreign capital inflows into manufacturing sector drop by 50.7% in Q1
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has suffered a steep setback in attracting foreign investment, with capital inflows…
IMF cautions Nigeria on $5bn Abu Dhabi swap deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to exercise caution over its proposed $5 billion Total…
Dangote Named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 8th Straight Year
Dangote Industries Limited has once again cemented its reputation as Africa’s most admired brand, retaining the top…
Nigeria Records ₦7.54 Trillion Trade Surplus in Q1 2026 as Oil Exports Surge (Up…
Nigeria has recorded a massive trade breakthrough in the first quarter of 2026, posting a trade surplus of ₦7.54…