Economy

These Presidency’s claims to NYTimes over Nigeria hunger don’t add up

The Presidency scrambled a response Monday after the New York Times published a damning...

Nigeria gets fresh $2.25 billion World Bank funding

The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion financial support package for Nigeria, providing...

Economic reforms to continue despite hardships, Tinubu says

President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that his administration's economic reforms will continue despite...

Tinubu govt admits spending trillions on fuel subsidy after denials

The Nigerian government has acknowledged spending hefty sums on petrol subsidy it initially removed last...

In a blistering commentary, Atiku Abubakar assails Tinubu’s “trial-and-error” economic policies

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar launched a blistering review of the economic policies of...

Nigeria reports sudden and huge Naira gain — the most in six weeks

The naira rose big against the dollar on Tuesday, recording its best performance in...

Nigerian economy grows in Q1 2024 as millions face severe hardship

Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed positive signs in the first quarter of 2024,...

Understanding how CBN’s new record high interest rate affects you

The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised its benchmark interest rate to a new...

CBN likely to raise interest rate again as naira declines

The naira's continued slump and Nigeria's persistently high inflation are likely to force the...

Nigeria’s inflation soars to 33.67%, piling pressure on consumers

Nigeria's inflation rate continued its relentless climb in April 2024, reaching 33.69%, according to...

Naira tumbles past 1,500 to dollar – first time in 2 months

The Naira extended its latest decline Tuesday, tumbling below N1500 on the parallel market...

Despite govt denial, IMF sees record fuel subsidy cost for Tinubu in 2024

Nigeria could pay as much as 3% of the size of its economy as...

Naira tumbles after brief rally as Nigeria dollar supply falls

The naira weakened Tuesday for a third straight day after a brief period of...

Nigeria inflation soars again but shows sign of slowdown

Nigeria's inflation rate hit a multi-decade high of 33.20 percent in March when measured...

CBN crashes dollar rate with new sales to BDCs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced continued dollar sales to Bureau De...

What CBN’s interest rate hike means for you

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced a new interest rate in...

CBN expected to raise interest rate further as naira strengthens

The Central Bank of Nigeria will announce its latest interest rate decision today, a...

As naira gains, Nigerians promptly ask: When will prices drop?

A surge in the value of the naira has sparked a wave of optimism...

Nigeria inflation crosses 30% mark — highest in 28 years

Consumer prices rose 31.7 percent in the year through February, an uptick in the...

Goldman Sachs bets big on naira, sees big gain soon

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs is bullish on the naira, predicting significant appreciation in...