Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached $350 million in 2025, but industry stakeholders say limited processing capacity, weak supply chains and a shortage of technical skills are preventing the country from …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into alleged financial crimes involving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar following a fresh petition by former House of Representatives member …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a specialised artificial intelligence (AI) unit to detect deepfakes and counter digital misinformation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, raising expectations about …
Only 245,315 workers in Nigeria’s informal sector have enrolled in the Personal Pension Plan (PPP), representing approximately 0.3 per cent of an estimated 84.9 million informal workers, highlighting a major …
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to introduce a six-month petrol price reduction programme targeting a 15 to 20 per cent cut in …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged central banks across several economies to maintain a cautious approach to monetary policy, warning that persistent inflationary pressures could require interest rates to …
Nigeria is seeking greater access to World Bank guarantee instruments to attract private investment into infrastructure and support its transition from economic stabilisation to stronger growth. Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of …
The Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has reiterated that the commission must operate from the South-East rather than Abuja, stressing that its presence must be felt across …
The Federal Government has filed a fresh charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of presenting himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following …
Fitch Ratings has revised Nigeria’s credit outlook from stable to positive, citing stronger foreign exchange reserves, ongoing economic reforms and moderating inflation. The agency affirmed Nigeria’s long-term issuer default rating …