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Hidden Bank Charges Quietly Drain Nigerians’ Savings, Erode Trust in Digital…
Over the last decade, the rise of digital banking and fintech platforms has transformed how Nigerians manage their…
Nigeria Champions $2 Trillion Commonwealth Trade Agenda at IMF, World Bank…
Nigeria has joined other Commonwealth nations in a bold push to unlock a $2 trillion trade agenda aimed at…
Foreign Inflows Into Nigeria Surge 39% in September as Investor Confidence…
Foreign inflows into Nigeria’s foreign exchange market rose sharply in September 2025, signaling a growing return…
IMF Warns Nigeria, Others to Curb Dirty Money Inflows Amid Rising Debt and Weak…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a fresh warning to Nigeria and other emerging economies to…
Tinubuflation Eases as Inflation Falls to Two-Year Low — But Poverty Deepens…
After months of relentless price surges, Nigeria’s inflation story is finally showing signs of relief. The…
Ghana’s Business Confidence Rises in August as Economic Outlook Brightens and…
Business confidence in Ghana surged in August 2025, signaling renewed optimism among firms about the nation’s…
Nigeria’s $36.7 Billion Budget Lags Behind African Peers Despite Revenue Growth –…
Nigeria’s $36.7 billion national budget remains significantly smaller than many of its African peers, despite…
Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s team to IMF/World Bank meeting – Presidency
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, will head Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025…
Nigeria’s PMI Rises to 54.0 in September, Signals Stronger Economic Growth — CBN
Nigeria’s economic growth gathered pace in September 2025, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported a…
Ghana’s Government Spending Falls 14% Below Target in 2025, Signaling Stronger…
Government spending in Ghana for the first seven months of 2025 fell 14 percent below target, reflecting tighter…
Easing Inflation and Stable Naira Set to Power FMCG Sector Growth in Q3 2025,…
Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is on track for a strong rebound in the third quarter of 2025,…
Nigeria’s Equities Market Hits N6.92 Trillion in 2025 — Highest in 18 Years as…
The Nigerian equities market has recorded its strongest performance in nearly two decades, with transactions on…
Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to ₦152.4 Trillion by Mid-2025 Amid Currency Pressures…
Nigeria’s total public debt surged to ₦152.4 trillion as of June 30, 2025, marking a ₦3.01 trillion increase from…
Naira Hits 10-Month High as Strong FX Inflows, Investor Confidence Boost Liquidity
The Nigerian naira reached a 10-month high last week, closing at ₦1,455.17 per dollar at the official market, its…
IMF Set to Approve Staff-Level Agreement with Ghana After Fifth Programme Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to reach a staff-level agreement with Ghana today, October 10, 2025,…
Senate Orders Finance and Budget Ministers to Submit 2024 Budget Performance…
The Nigerian Senate has given Minister of Finance Wale Edun and Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku…
World Bank: Nigeria’s FIRS Revenue Allocation at 4% Exceeds Peers, Strains Public…
Nigeria’s current revenue-sharing system, which allocates 4% of both oil and non-oil revenues (excluding…
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Mirage: Stability on Paper, Hardship for Citizens
Nigeria’s economy shows signs of headline stability, but for millions of citizens, the benefits remain out of…
FG and MAN Collaborate to Boost Non-Oil Exports, Fix EEG Bottlenecks for Economic…
The Federal Government (FG) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have renewed their commitment to…
Naira Gains Momentum: CBN Policies, Fintech Growth, and Oil Output Drive September…
September 2025 marked a remarkable rebound for the Nigerian Naira, with the currency showing its strongest…
NGF and UNDP Strengthen Partnership to Boost Investments, Sustainable Growth…
In a renewed push to accelerate economic development across Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has…
Nigeria’s Economy Expands 3.9% in H1 2025 as World Bank Forecasts 4.4% Growth —…
Nigeria’s economy recorded a robust 3.9% growth in the first half of 2025, signaling the positive effects of…
FG, NESG Reaffirm Partnership for Inclusive Growth and Job Creation
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have renewed their joint…
World Bank: Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Stabilised Economy but Deepened Poverty,…
The World Bank has commended Nigeria for stabilising its economy through recent reforms, but warned that the…
FG Ends Revenue Collection Deductions to Boost Transparency and Fiscal Efficiency
In a major step toward fiscal reform, the Federal Government has scrapped the long-standing deductions made for…
Nigeria’s PMI Hits 54.0 in September 2025, Signaling 10th Month of Economic Growth
Nigeria’s economy continued its steady recovery in September 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)…
139 Million Nigerians Still in Poverty Despite Government Reforms – World Bank…
Despite significant economic reforms in recent years, an estimated 139 million Nigerians are still living in…
Nigeria’s Debt-to-GDP Projected to Fall to 39.8% in 2025 Amid Strong Growth and…
For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria’s debt burden is expected to ease significantly as the country’s…
World Bank Raises Ghana’s 2025 Growth Outlook to 4.3%, Signaling Stronger Economic…
The World Bank has upgraded Ghana’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 4.3%, up from its earlier estimate of 3.9%,…
CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Price and Monetary Stability, Says Policies Are…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to restoring and maintaining price and monetary…