MAN Seeks N1 Trillion Stabilisation Fund as Manufacturing Credit Plunges by 22.5%
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is facing mounting financial pressure after commercial bank credit to the industry fell sharply by 22.5 percent…
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Trump Orders Probe Into Alleged Petrol Price Gouging by Major Oil Companies
President Donald Trump has directed the US Department of Justice to investigate major oil companies over allegations that they are…
Nigeria Inflation Outlook Brightens as Analysts Predict Gradual Decline from July
Nigeria’s inflation outlook is showing signs of improvement as financial analysts project a gradual easing of price pressures beginning in…
Naira Falls to Four-Week Low as Stronger U.S. Dollar Puts Pressure on Nigeria’s Currency
The Nigerian naira slipped to N1,373 against the U.S. dollar at the official foreign exchange market on June 23, 2026,…
Petrol Price Drop Sparks Fears of CNG Abandonment as Nigerian Motorists Reconsider Fuel Choices
The recent decline in petrol prices across Nigeria is beginning to reshape consumer behavior, with oil marketers predicting that many…
Fitch warns Nigeria against $5bn Abu Dhabi loan, says financing method poses risks
Nigeria’s proposed $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank has come under fresh scrutiny after global rating agency…
Lithium Demand Set to Surge 353% by 2040 as Nigeria Attracts Global Scramble for Critical Minerals
Global demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket by 353 per cent by 2040, according to projections from the United…
Nigerians Hold N5.19 Trillion Cash Outside Banks as Cash Usage Defies Digital Payment Growth
Nigeria’s push toward a cashless economy continues to face strong resistance, as new data shows that Nigerians are still holding…
Nigeria Among Nine Countries Responsible for 83% of Global Gas Flaring, World Bank Reveals
Nigeria has once again been identified as one of the world’s top contributors to gas flaring, as a new World…
SEC Nigeria Pushes for Stronger African Capital Market Collaboration as Nigeria and Rwanda Sign New MoU
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has renewed its push for deeper integration among African financial markets, calling for…
Nigeria, Rwanda Strengthen Capital Markets Ties with New Regulatory Partnership
Nigeria and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward deeper financial integration in Africa following the signing of a Memorandum…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Climbs to N129.21 Trillion as Liquidity Expands Despite Tight Monetary Policy
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) rose to N129.21 trillion in May 2026, highlighting continued liquidity growth in the economy despite…
Nigeria Businesses Face Tax Deadline Pressure as CIT Filing and E-Invoicing Rules Converge
Nigerian businesses are entering a high-pressure compliance season as two major tax obligations converge at the end of June: Company…
Nigeria Inflation Rate May Ease to 15.8% in June 2026 Despite Cost Pressures – Analysts Forecast
Nigeria’s inflation outlook may be heading for slight relief as analysts project that the Nigeria inflation rate June 2026 could…
Nigeria FX Market Turnover Rises to $2.32bn as FX Forwards Surge 129% Amid Equities Sell-Off
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a noticeable uptick in activity, with total turnover in the FX spot and derivatives segments…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.04 Billion, Highest Level in 17 Years as Economic Reforms Gain Momentum
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surged to $51.04 billion, reaching their highest level in nearly 17 years and signaling renewed strength…
DBN Secures €200m EIB Funding to Power Nigeria’s Green and Digital Economy Push
Nigeria’s push toward a greener and more digitally driven economy has received a major boost as the Development Bank of…
Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Surges 49% to N15.8 Trillion in Five Months on Strong Oil and Non-Oil Growth
Nigeria’s tax revenue recorded a sharp increase in the first five months of 2026, rising by 49% year-on-year to N15.8…
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N2.5 Trillion in Three Days as Weak Sentiment Hits Banking and Blue-Chip Stocks
The Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak on Wednesday, wiping out about N2.5 trillion in just three days as…
Naira Gains as British Pound Falls to N1,825/£ Amid UK Political Uncertainty
The Nigerian naira recorded a notable gain against the British pound, trading around N1,825/£1, as uncertainty in the United Kingdom’s…
Fraud Losses Hit N134.48bn in Nigeria as CBN Flags Surge in Digital Banking Scams (2020–2025)
Banks and their customers in Nigeria lost a staggering N134.48bn to fraud between 2020 and 2025, according to new data…
FG Unveils Guidelines for Tax Acts 2025 Implementation, Clarifies Transition to New Tax Regime
The Federal Government has released comprehensive guidelines to facilitate the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, providing much-needed clarity for…
Nigeria Secures $3bn Solid Minerals Investment Inflow as Mining Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has recorded a major boost, attracting about $3bn in investment inflows within the last three years,…
Afreximbank Urges Nigeria, Others to Boost Intra-African Trade to Shield Economy from Global Shocks
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on Nigeria and other African countries to urgently deepen intra-African trade as a…
Nigeria’s Oil Boom Pushes Current Account Surplus to $4.98bn in Q1 2026
In a major boost to Nigeria’s external position, the country recorded a current account surplus of $4.98bn in the first…
Oil Prices Crash by Over $7 Per Barrel as Brent Drops Below $80 Amid Global Easing Tensions
Global oil markets experienced a sharp downturn this week as crude prices fell by more than $7 per barrel, marking…
DMO Raises N1.49 Trillion in Treasury Bills Auction as Investors Flood Market Amid Rising Yields
Nigeria’s financial market recorded a major boost as the Debt Management Office (DMO) successfully raised N1.49 trillion at its Nigerian…
33% Interest Rate Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s $1tr Economy Ambition, Telcos Warn
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is under severe financial pressure as operators warn that Nigeria’s 33 per cent interest rate environment is…
Foreign Investors Pour $3.3bn into Nigerian Bonds Amid Rising Yields and Strong Capital Inflows
Foreign investors injected $3.23bn into Nigerian bonds in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring growing confidence in the country’s fixed-income…
Nigeria Rules Out New Taxes on Fuel and Telecom Services Amid IMF Report Backlash
The Federal Government has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that new taxes could soon be introduced on fuel and telecommunications services…