Business & Economy

Business & Economy

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

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

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

Eric Ojo -
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh guidelines for agent banking operations...
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Naira hits strongest black market level in over a year, trading at ₦1,440/$

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The naira strengthened sharply on Thursday in the parallel market, trading at ₦1,440 per...
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Tinubu declares “worst is over” as Nigerians grapple with hardship

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President Bola Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday with a defiant message:...
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Central Bank of Nigeria cuts interest rate for the first time since 2020

Olawale Afolabi -
Nigeria’s central bank has lowered its benchmark lending rate for the first time in...
Business & Economy

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

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

Understanding the FoB levy Nigerian govt suspended

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Earlier this week, the Federal Ministry of Finance directed the immediate suspension of the...
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What’s driving the naira’s rally – and will it last?

Plu Team -
The naira broke through a key psychological barrier on Monday, climbing below ₦1,500 to...
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5% petrol and diesel tax delay offers little relief for Nigerians

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Nigeria’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation is set to deepen, as government confirmation...
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Nigerian economy at risk from U.S. tariffs, global market moves – Akpan Ekpo

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U.S. trade tariffs, changes in global oil markets, and other international economic moves could...
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NIIRA 2025 Explained: What’s new in Nigeria’s insurance law Tinubu signed?

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday signed into law the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform...
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Tinubu feeding hungry Nigerians with “false” economic data – Obi

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Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of feeding Nigerians...
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Nigeria’s rebased GDP rises to ₦373 trillion but growth lags expectations

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Nigeria’s economy is now valued at ₦372.8 trillion in nominal terms for 2024 following...
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Billions unaccounted for in Nigeria’s books as IMF flags data gaps

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Nigeria is struggling to account for billions of dollars in its official trade and...
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Nigeria’s easing inflation fails to drive faster business growth

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Business activity in Nigeria expanded at its weakest pace in seven months in June,...
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Naira stabilised after 2023 crisis, but cracks are emerging

Ini Ekott -
After a six-month rebound from its worst-ever crisis in 2023, the naira weakened sharply...
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Naira amongst Africa’s top three weakest currencies in 2024

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While African currencies generally stabilized in 2024 following earlier reforms, three currencies stood out...
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World Bank: Nigeria’s crushing poverty to worsen despite oil wealth

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Despite Nigeria’s natural resource wealth and repeated government assurances of progress, more citizens are...
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More pain ahead as IMF predicts 37% inflation for Nigeria in 2026

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Nigeria’s economic will likely deepen in the coming year as the International Monetary Fund...
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Nigeria’s most indebted states: Lagos, Kaduna, Edo top list

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