Economy

Tinubu’s tax laws ‘doctored’ after NASS approval, lawmaker says in explosive claim

Nigeria’s already contentious tax reform programme has taken a dramatic turn after a federal...

Nigeria records ₦30tn revenue shortfall, collects just 25% of target

The federal government will fall short of its 2025 revenue target by about ₦30...

Oil falls below $60, raising revenue risks for Nigeria’s 2026 budget

Global oil prices slid below $60 a barrel on Tuesday, hitting their lowest level...

Nigerian govt to take record debt to fund 2026 budget

The federal government is planning to use an unprecedented amount of borrowing to fund...

AfDB aims to attract $1.5 billion private sector investments in Nigeria

The $200 million grant for the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme in Nigeria, which...

Nigeria’s “Jollof Index” falls for the first time in seven years

Jollof Index, a measure of how much it costs to cook a pot of...

World Bank warns Nigeria: 139m citizens still in poverty despite reform progress

The World Bank has warned that while Nigeria’s recent economic reforms have begun to...

CBN caps daily cash withdrawals via agent banking at ₦100,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh guidelines for agent banking operations...

Naira hits strongest black market level in over a year, trading at ₦1,440/$

The naira strengthened sharply on Thursday in the parallel market, trading at ₦1,440 per...

Tinubu declares “worst is over” as Nigerians grapple with hardship

President Bola Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday with a defiant message:...

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...