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Nigeria Eyes 18% Tax-to-GDP Ratio Through Digital Reforms – Finance Minister Edun
Nigeria is aiming to raise its tax-to-GDP ratio to 18 percent in the medium term, thanks to a series of tax reforms…
FMDQ Exchange Records N676.7 Trillion Turnover in 2025, Signals Strong Market…
Nigeria’s fixed income and foreign exchange market achieved a landmark turnover of N676.71 trillion on the FMDQ…
Nigeria’s Borrowing Costs Fall as Treasury Bills and FGN Bonds Rally on Strong…
Nigeria’s borrowing costs eased across its fixed-income market on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as yields on…
Naira Hits Two-Year High at N1,347/$ as FX Liquidity Improves
The naira has surged to its strongest level in nearly two years, trading at N1,347.78/$ in the official market,…
Nigeria’s Business Travel FX Spending Surges 366% to $672M Amid Growing Global…
Nigeria has witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign exchange (FX) spending for business travel, with expenditures…
Bank Recapitalisation Could Bridge $120B African Trade Finance Gap, Says…
Afreximbank has advised the Nigerian government to use ongoing bank recapitalisation as a strategic tool to address…
CBN Governor Urges Banks to Drive Africa’s Industrialisation and Green Finance
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has called on banks and development finance…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $48.5bn, Highest Level Since 2013
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $48.5 billion, marking the highest level recorded since May 2013.…
Nigeria’s World Bank IDA Debt Rises to $18.7bn as External Borrowing Pressures…
Nigeria’s debt to the International Development Association (IDA), the concessional lending arm of the World Bank,…
Ghana Government Pays GH¢10 Billion Interest Under Domestic Debt Exchange…
The Government of Ghana has successfully settled GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt…
FG Asset Sales in 2026: Revenue Generation Overshadows Efficiency, Analysts Warn
Analysts have raised concerns over the Federal Government’s (FG) plan to sell selected state-owned assets and…
Naira Strengthens to N1,337/$ Amid Global Peace Talks: What It Means for Nigeria’s…
The Nigerian Naira has shown signs of recovery, strengthening to N1,337 per U.S. dollar at the official foreign…
FG Launches GROW Fund to Empower 6,122 Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the GROW Fund, a financing initiative aimed at supporting…
Tinubu Advocates for Fairer African Financial System to End High Borrowing Costs
President Bola Tinubu has called for a more equitable global financial system, highlighting that African countries…
Nigeria’s Stock Market Rally Signals Strong Economic Growth, Says President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the sustained rally in the Nigerian stock market as a clear reflection of the…
No Power, No Growth: Aliko Dangote Urges Urgent National Retreat to Fix Nigeria’s…
The President and Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has warned that Nigeria cannot achieve…
Nigeria Tax Reform Committee Clarifies No 25% Levy on Construction or Bank Funds
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed circulating claims of a 25 per cent tax on…
NRS Launches E-Invoicing for Medium-Sized Businesses to Boost Tax Transparency
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is introducing a major digital shift for medium-sized enterprises with its new…
Dangote Group Invests $400 Million in Equipment to Expand Refinery and Boost…
Dangote Group has taken a major step to accelerate its industrial ambitions, signing a $400 million agreement with…
65% of Nigerians Demand Lower Interest Rates Ahead of CBN MPC Meeting
As the Central Bank of Nigeria prepares for its 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on February 23–24,…
Dangote Local Production Drive Gains Momentum at Kaduna Trade Fair
Stakeholders at the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair received a clear message about Nigeria’s industrial future…
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Hits Six-Year High of $16.7bn in First Nine Months…
Nigeria’s capital importation surged to a six-year high, attracting a total of $16.7 billion in the first nine…
Tax Reforms to Modernise Nigerian Economy – Iyabo Masha Ahead of G-24 Meeting
Nigeria tax reforms will play a central role in modernising the economy and strengthening public finances,…
Dollar Inflows Surge to $3 Billion in January, Boosting Hopes for Nigerian…
Nigeria may be on the verge of easing its high interest rates as improved foreign exchange (FX) liquidity…
World Bank Endorses Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation to Boost Private Sector Growth
The World Bank has applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing banking sector recapitalisation, calling…
Nigeria’s 15% Minimum Effective Tax Rate Reshapes Investment Strategy for Large…
Nigeria has officially introduced a 15 percent Minimum Effective Tax Rate (ETR) for large domestic companies and…
Nigeria Revenue Service Sets Ambitious N40.7 Trillion Revenue Target for 2026
Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has unveiled an ambitious revenue target of N40.711 trillion for 2026, marking a 44%…
Nigeria Records $21 Billion Capital Inflows in 10 Months as Investor Confidence…
Nigeria’s capital importation surged to $21 billion within the first ten months of 2025, marking a 75% increase…
African Families Struggle as Cost of Living Soars: Only 1 in 10 Nigerians Earn…
Across Africa, families are feeling the squeeze as the cost of living climbs, leaving households financially…
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Soars to $21 Billion in 10 Months of 2025, Signaling…
Nigeria witnessed a significant surge in capital inflows, recording approximately $21 billion in the first 10…