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Nigeria, IMF Strengthen Partnership on Economic Reforms and 2026–2030 Growth Plan
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation as the…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Earnings Plunge 43% Despite Production Rebound
Nigeria’s crude oil and gas profits dropped sharply by 43 per cent in 2024, falling to ₦1.08 trillion from ₦1.9…
HEDA Urges Tinubu to Suspend 15% Fuel Import Tariff Amid Worsening Economic…
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Earnings Plummet 43% Despite Rising Production in 2024
Nigeria’s earnings from crude oil and gas sales plunged by 43% in 2024, even as production increased, highlighting…
FG Exceeds 2025 Borrowing Target by 55.6%, Raising Debt Sustainability Concerns
The Federal Government of Nigeria has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first ten…
Nigeria, IMF Strengthen Partnership on 2026–2030 Economic Reforms
Nigeria is intensifying its collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it charts a course for…
National Payment Stack Executes First Bank-Fintech Transaction in Nigeria
The National Payment Stack (NPS) has achieved a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital finance landscape by…
Dangote and Fuel Depots Slash Petrol Prices in Fresh Market Battle
Nigeria’s downstream fuel market is witnessing a fresh price war as Dangote Refinery and private depot operators…
ABCON Calls on CBN to Empower BDCs, Boost Forex Inflows and Stabilise Naira
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
Capital Gains Tax Hike Sparks Investor Sell-Off Fears in Nigeria Ahead of 2026…
Nigeria’s newly introduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT), set to take effect on January 1, 2026, has sparked concerns…
Inflation and Rising Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Industrial Growth, CANMPEF Warns
The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers Federation (CANMPEF) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening…
Nigerian Stock Market Remains Cautious After ₦2.83 Trillion Loss as Investors…
After a sharp ₦2.83 trillion loss last week, the Nigerian stock market is expected to trade cautiously this week as…
NGX Strengthens Africa’s Islamic Finance Leadership with Expansion of Non-Interest…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has reaffirmed its leadership in advancing Africa’s Islamic finance landscape…
Nigeria Hosts Practical Nigerian Content Forum 2025 to Drive Local Content Growth…
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a leader in local content development across Africa, as the country…
Shell Awards Offshore Gas Development Deal to Halliburton in Boost for Nigeria’s…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has awarded Halliburton an integrated drilling and…
Nigeria Risks Oil Production Decline Without New Discoveries, NAPE Warns
Nigeria’s oil production could face a steep decline in the coming years if the country fails to make new crude…
Nigeria, Germany Deepen Skills and Tech Partnership to Power $1 Trillion Economy…
Nigeria is strengthening its partnership with Germany to accelerate its drive toward a $1 trillion economy by 2030.…
FG Grants ₦200 Million to 14 Women Engineers to Boost Innovation in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has empowered 14 exceptional women engineers with grants totaling ₦200 million to…
Ellah Lakes Secures SEC Approval for ₦235 Billion Public Offer to Drive Tolaram’s…
Ellah Lakes Plc has received the green light from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed…
Ghana Reference Rate Rises Slightly to 17.93% in November as Market Pressures Ease
The Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) — the key benchmark used by commercial banks to set lending rates — has edged up…
Northern Manufacturers Applaud 15% Fuel Import Tariff as Boost for Local Refining…
Industrialists across Northern Nigeria have endorsed the Federal Government’s introduction of a 15% import duty on…
Nigeria’s Top Banks Earn N4.8 Trillion from Fixed-Income Investments in 9 Months
Nigeria’s biggest lenders — First HoldCo, UBA, GTCO, Access Corporation, and Zenith Bank, collectively known as…
Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N1.8 Trillion in Four Days Amid Capital Gains Tax…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) suffered another bruising week as panic-driven sell-offs erased about N1.8 trillion in…
Over 700 SMEs Receive ₦1.1 Trillion Boost as Nigeria’s Impact Investing Market…
Over 700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria have received a combined ₦1.1 trillion in funding…
Nigeria Poised for Oil Output Boost as NUPRC Confirms Readiness of EMEM FPSO…
Nigeria’s crude oil output is set for a major surge as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…
UPDC, FCMB Lead Market Gainers as All-Share Index Slips 0.36% Amid Weak Trading…
The Nigerian stock market closed on a bearish note on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as the All-Share Index fell by…
Inflation Pushes More Nigerians Into Energy Poverty, Says NISO
Rising inflation and falling household incomes are driving millions of Nigerians deeper into energy poverty,…
Oando suspends petrol imports as Dangote raises output
Oando Plc has officially suspended its petrol importation amid the rising influence of the Dangote Refinery, which…
Nigeria’s AI Growth Faces Funding Crisis Despite Strong Implementation, Report…
Nigeria has emerged as West Africa’s frontrunner in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and investment, but its…
Nigeria’s GDP Forecast to Grow 3.7% in Q4 2025 as Fiscal Reforms Boost Revenue and…
Nigeria’s economy is set to close 2025 on a positive note, with analysts projecting a 3.7% Gross Domestic Product…