Economy

Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rate for the first time since 2020

Nigeria’s central bank has lowered its benchmark lending rate for the first time in...

Nigeria moves to rewrite oil law PIA, stripping NNPC of contract control

The Nigerian government is preparing its first major overhaul of the Petroleum Industry Act...

Understanding the FoB levy Nigerian govt suspended

Earlier this week, the Federal Ministry of Finance directed the immediate suspension of the...

What’s driving the naira’s rally – and will it last?

The naira broke through a key psychological barrier on Monday, climbing below ₦1,500 to...

5% petrol and diesel tax delay offers little relief for Nigerians

Nigeria’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation is set to deepen, as government confirmation...

Nigerian economy at risk from U.S. tariffs, global market moves – Akpan Ekpo

U.S. trade tariffs, changes in global oil markets, and other international economic moves could...

NIIRA 2025 Explained: What’s new in Nigeria’s insurance law Tinubu signed?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday signed into law the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform...

Tinubu feeding hungry Nigerians with “false” economic data – Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of feeding Nigerians...

Nigeria’s rebased GDP rises to ₦373 trillion but growth lags expectations

Nigeria’s economy is now valued at ₦372.8 trillion in nominal terms for 2024 following...

Billions unaccounted for in Nigeria’s books as IMF flags data gaps

Nigeria is struggling to account for billions of dollars in its official trade and...

Nigeria’s easing inflation fails to drive faster business growth

Business activity in Nigeria expanded at its weakest pace in seven months in June,...

Naira stabilised after 2023 crisis, but cracks are emerging

After a six-month rebound from its worst-ever crisis in 2023, the naira weakened sharply...

Naira amongst Africa’s top three weakest currencies in 2024

While African currencies generally stabilized in 2024 following earlier reforms, three currencies stood out...

World Bank: Nigeria’s crushing poverty to worsen despite oil wealth

Despite Nigeria’s natural resource wealth and repeated government assurances of progress, more citizens are...

More pain ahead as IMF predicts 37% inflation for Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria’s economic will likely deepen in the coming year as the International Monetary Fund...

Nigeria’s most indebted states: Lagos, Kaduna, Edo top list

Lagos and Kaduna states lead Nigeria’s subnational debt chart, with combined external and domestic...

Naira plunges after weeks of stability as demand pressure mounts

The naira weakened further against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending losses from earlier...

Agriculture struggles as Nigeria’s economy expands in 2024

Nigeria’s economy recorded a stronger performance in 2024, growing by 3.4% compared to 2.74%...

In NBS’ new inflation formular, food prices rise count less

Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced a significantly lower inflation rate on Tuesday...

Nigerian govt announces dramatic drop in inflation after rebasing

The National Bureau of Statistics has announced a significantly lower inflation rate for Nigeria...