Nigerian consumers are becoming more deliberate about how they spend as prolonged pressure on household incomes forces them to rethink what they consider good value. New research by McKinsey & …
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Nigeria’s public debt has climbed to ₦166.79 trillion, putting increasing pressure on government finances and raising questions about the country’s ability to balance debt repayments with investment in economic growth. …
Public servants across Nigeria have commenced a three-day warning strike over the Federal Government’s failure to address demands for lower petrol prices and measures to ease the rising cost of …
Nigeria’s National Assembly has extended the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026, giving ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) an …
Nigeria’s pension assets increased by N289.4 billion in August 2026, reaching N31.80 trillion as the industry continued its recovery after a decline recorded in June. Data from the National Pension …
Nigeria’s new agreement between fiscal and monetary authorities will face its real test in whether closer coordination can translate into cheaper credit, lower inflation and stronger external reserves. The Federal …
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has raised expectations for insurance companies following the completion of the sector’s recapitalisation exercise, saying operators must now demonstrate how the additional capital is improving …
Lower petrol prices in countries such as Iran, Libya and Saudi Arabia do not automatically mean Nigeria’s fuel policy has failed. However, the removal of petrol subsidies will remain politically …
Nigeria’s renewed campaign for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council is facing a major challenge within Africa, as the continent seeks at least two permanent seats and …
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Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Rises to 79% as Digital Finance Expands
Financial inclusion in Nigeria has increased to 79 per cent, with about 94.2 million adults now using at least one financial product or service, according to the latest Access to …