In spite of setbacks recorded in 2025, both in local and global markets, motorists have ended the year only slightly worse off when it comes to fuel prices. The year …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyGlobal MarketsSouth AfricaTransport
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BusinessEconomyIndustryManufacturingNigeriaTrade
Nigeria’s Textile Imports Jump to N814.27bn in Nine Months as Industry Revival Efforts Falter
Nigeria’s textile imports rose sharply to N814.27bn in the first nine months of 2025, raising fresh concerns over the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s repeated claims that it is reviving …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesNigeriaPensionPublic PolicyRegulation
PenCom Extends Pension Industry Recapitalisation Deadline to June 2027
The National Pension Commission has extended the deadline for the ongoing recapitalisation of the pension industry to June 2027, shifting it from the earlier date of December 2026. The move …
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Arts & CultureBusinessEconomyEntertainmentLagos News
AFRIMA 2026 as City Hosts 9th All Africa Music Awards
The Lagos State Government, major Nigerian corporates, international partners, and private sector organisations have pledged strong support for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, scheduled to …
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BankingDevelopmentEconomyGovernment PolicyInternational Affairs
World Bank Set to Approve $500m Loan to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria
The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria on Friday as part of efforts to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEntrepreneurshipInnovationTechnology
Business Analyst Urges African Entrepreneurs to Turn Economic Challenges into Opportunities
A business analyst, Mr Adewale Adebawo, has charged African entrepreneurs to see economic challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation, noting that some of the most impactful ideas on the …
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BusinessEconomyPoliciesPrivate SectorSecurityTaxation
ACCI President Warns of Contracting Economy as Businesses
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu (SAN), has raised serious concern over Nigeria’s tough business environment, warning that the country’s economy is contracting …
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EconomyEnvironmentLagos NewsPublic PolicySustainability
Lagos, Stakeholders Push Environmental Action as Nigeria Targets $250bn
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with key public and private sector stakeholders, has renewed its commitment to environmental sustainability and waste management as Nigeria looks to unlock an estimated …
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EconomyGovernment PolicyInfrastructureINVESTMENTPublic HealthTransport
Four investors push for Lagos-Calabar highway concession
The Federal Government has said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is already attracting strong interest from international investors, with at least four companies indicating willingness to refund the full cost …
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Debt Management,EconomyFinancial PlanningGovernment PolicyNational AssemblyNational BudgetPublic Finance
Salaries Exceed Federal Government Revenue as Capital Spending Slumps in 2025
Debt servicing and personnel costs have taken up more than the Federal Government’s total revenue in the first seven months of 2025, raising concerns about fiscal pressure, weak revenue performance …