Economy

Nigerian banks cut forex payments to foreign travellers

Major Nigerian banks announced new amounts they will be paying as personal travel allowance...

After long delay, CBN finally confirms old naira notes still in use

The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally confirmed that Nigerians can continue to spend...

No cash, no garri: Naira crisis punishes Nigerians more, CBN silent

Nigerians are paying dearly for the government’s mishandling of its currency replacement policy, with...

Naira shortage forces Heineken’s February sales to 15-year low

Heineken NV, world’s second largest brewer, says it had its worst February in 15...

Policy Impact: How governorship poll shift will affect Nigerians

Nigeria’s electoral commission on Wednesday announced a surprise postponement of governorship and state assembly...

For peace, Nigeria won’t mention religion in 2023 census

Nigeria’s national census this year will again not survey religion and ethnicity of citizens...

Nigeria’s ‘significantly deteriorating’ food crisis threatens 25m people

Over 25 million Nigerians will likely face acute food insecurity this year, significantly higher...

Supreme Court orders CBN to allow use of old naira notes

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled on the validity of old naira notes...

Nigeria’s naira crisis choking small businesses

Christian John fears he might soon be forced to relocate from Abuja where he’s...

Nigeria’s economic growth slowed in last quarter of 2022

Nigeria's economic growth slowed to 3.52% in the fourth quarter from 3.98% a year...

Supreme Court ruling on naira scarcity will come after presidential election

The Supreme Court says it will need more time to give a decision on...

IMF says Nigeria inflation figures have for years been wrong

Nigeria has been using outdated figures to calculate consumer price indices for years, meaning...

Gov. Adeleke’s first bill to Osun lawmakers appears to reveal a priority

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state says he will soon be ready with his...

Russia’s oil production cut may be good news for Nigeria

Russia will reduce crude oil production by 500,000 barrels per day from March after...

Nigeria opens $1.5 billion ‘game changer’ seaport in Lagos

Nigeria opened a billion-dollar Chinese-built deep seaport in Lagos on Monday, which is expected...