Economy
Inflation forces Nigerian food vendors to cut portions
The familiar aroma of smoky jollof rice and freshly prepared pepper soup continues to fill Nigeria’s busy commercial streets, but...
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FG reaches 10.46m poor households with N658.9bn – W’Bank
The Federal Government has disbursed N658.9 billion in direct cash transfers to 10.46 million poor and vulnerable households as of...
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AfDB backs Nigerian women entrepreneurs with $750,000
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), working with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has committed $750,000 in grants...
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Nigeria’s inflation drops to 14.63% in September – NBS
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026, down from 15.39 per cent in August, according...
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IMF warns rising prices could deepen Nigeria’s poverty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising food and essential goods prices could deepen poverty and food insecurity...
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Obasanjo backs fairer oil revenue share for states
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has backed calls for a fairer oil revenue share for producing states, describing the existing...
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FG’s 30-day petrol discount faces opposition backlash
The Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount has triggered criticism from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Obidient Movement, the Nigeria...
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World Bank raises Nigeria growth forecast to 4.3%
The World Bank has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026 to 4.3 per cent, citing improved macroeconomic...
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Nigeria climbs to eighth most investable African economy
Nigeria has climbed four places to become Africa’s eighth most investable economy in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, signalling...
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Obasanjo: Without entrepreneurs like Wale Tinubu, policies would fail
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted the role of private enterprise in translating government policies into economic development, citing Oando...
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