No Power, No Growth: Aliko Dangote Urges Urgent National Retreat to Fix Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
The President and Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has warned that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful economic growth without…
Category: Economy
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 building…
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 E-Invoicing & Electronic…
Dangote Group Invests $400 Million in Equipment to Expand Refinery and Boost Petrochemical Output
Dangote Group has taken a major step to accelerate its industrial ambitions, signing a $400 million agreement with China’s XCMG…
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, 2026, a…
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 as the Dangote Group…
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Hits Six-Year High of $16.7bn in First Nine Months of 2025
Nigeria’s capital importation surged to a six-year high, attracting a total of $16.7 billion in the first nine months of…
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, according to Iyabo Masha,…
Dollar Inflows Surge to $3 Billion in January, Boosting Hopes for Nigerian Interest Rate Cut
Nigeria may be on the verge of easing its high interest rates as improved foreign exchange (FX) liquidity strengthens investor…
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 it a crucial step…
Nigeria’s 15% Minimum Effective Tax Rate Reshapes Investment Strategy for Large Companies
Nigeria has officially introduced a 15 percent Minimum Effective Tax Rate (ETR) for large domestic companies and multinational enterprises, marking…
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% increase from…
Nigeria Records $21 Billion Capital Inflows in 10 Months as Investor Confidence Surges
Nigeria’s capital importation surged to $21 billion within the first ten months of 2025, marking a 75% increase from the…
African Families Struggle as Cost of Living Soars: Only 1 in 10 Nigerians Earn Above N1 Million
Across Africa, families are feeling the squeeze as the cost of living climbs, leaving households financially stretched and struggling to…
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Soars to $21 Billion in 10 Months of 2025, Signaling Investor Confidence
Nigeria witnessed a significant surge in capital inflows, recording approximately $21 billion in the first 10 months of 2025. This…
Nigeria Revenue Service Sets Ambitious N40.7 Trillion Target After N28.3 Trillion Record in 2025
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced a record-breaking revenue collection of N28.3 trillion in 2025, surpassing the agency’s target…
NEC Calls for Unity and Delivery-Focused Reforms in Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Drive
Nigeria’s drive to become a $1 trillion economy took center stage yesterday as the National Economic Council (NEC) concluded its…
SEC Urges Nigerian Civil Servants to Invest in Capital Market for Wealth and Retirement Security
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on civil servants to actively engage in the capital market as a…
Nigeria Records $10.83bn Trade Surplus in 2025 Amid Rising Exports
Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of $10.83 billion in the first nine months of 2025, as exports of $44.06 billion…
World Bank Warns of Digital Job Risks Amid Weak Regulation in Developing Countries
The World Bank has issued a cautionary note about the rising trend of digital jobs, highlighting both the opportunities and…
Nigeria Must Reduce Debt Reliance, Says Wale Edun, Urges Stronger Domestic Revenue Drive
Nigeria must reduce its dependence on borrowing and build a stronger domestic revenue base to secure long-term fiscal stability, the…
CBN Approves $150,000 Weekly FX Sales to BDCs to Boost Naira Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian…
Nigeria to Deploy 22 New Cargo Scanners by Q3 2026 to Boost Trade Modernisation
Nigeria’s trade modernisation drive is set to gain fresh momentum as the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited announced plans to…
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Weak Industrialisation and Job Deficit, Senate Committee Warns
Nigeria’s economic growth is facing significant headwinds as weak industrialisation, limited investment, and persistent unemployment continue to challenge the nation’s…
NCDMB Champions Africa-Wide Collaboration to Boost Oil and Gas Growth
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has called for stronger Africa-wide collaboration to drive growth in the oil…
Nigeria’s Economic Stability at Risk: CBN Warns of Excess Liquidity and 2027 Election Threats
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has raised concerns over the potential impact of excess cash in the…
Wale Edun Calls for Global Economic Reset to Empower Emerging Markets
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for a comprehensive reset of the…
Nigeria’s 2026 Budget: N4.23 Trillion Allocated to 50 Key Capital Projects
Nigeria’s proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a bold plan to allocate N4.23 trillion to roughly 50 major capital projects, spanning…
World Bank Cuts CBN Grant to $6.8m, Approval Set for March
The World Bank has reduced a proposed grant to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from $10.50m to $6.80m, with…
How Nigeria Can Turn Gas into Power and Economic Growth – Experts Outline Path
As Nigeria observes Gas Day at NIES 2026, energy regulators and government officials are calling for decisive action to turn…