Nigeria opens $1bn AfCFTA fund for exporters
The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s export-led growth agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Suspend excise tax on sweetened beverages, MAN urges Federal Government
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to stop action on the proposed Customs and Excise…
World Bank: Nigeria’s IDA Exposure Rose to $18.7bn in December 2025
Nigeria has retained its position as the third-largest borrower from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), with total exposure…
Nigerian Government to Borrow N800bn via February Bonds — DMO
The Debt Management Office has unveiled plans to raise N800bn through its February 2026 Federal Government bond auction, reflecting a…
Breaking: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 15.1%
Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 15.10 percent in January 2026 as consumer prices fell sharply following the rebasing of the…
Sierra Leone: On the Cusp of Transformation, Peace and Prosperity
By Joni Akpederi If anyone would succeed in bringing back the sovereign states of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger into…
States hit by 68% spike in foreign debt payments Risk Poor Essential Services and Infrastructure – DMO
States collectively spent about N235.58bn on servicing external debt obligations in the first half of 2025, TheEconomy reports. This is…
Markets Rise As Trump Sends Tariff Letters, Delays Deadline
Stocks rose on Tuesday as traders cautiously welcomed Donald Trump’s extension of his tariff deadline, an indication he could push…
FG Has legal Backing to Operate Multiple Budgets — DG, Budget Office
Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Dr. Tanimu Yakubu yesterday said that the operation of multiple budgets by the…
Nigeria Ranks 12th Amongst Lowest GDP Per Capita Globally — IMF
Nigeria is the 12th poorest country by gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 2025 in the world, based on…