The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport is looking to more than double its cargo handling operations by the end of 2025, aiming for 500,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) after processing …
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The World Bank has issued a stern warning about the rapid rise of extreme poverty in Nigeria, saying the country is now one of 39 economies where conflict and instability …
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FG Spends ₦611.71bn in One Month Servicing Domestic Dollar Bond
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent a staggering ₦611.71 billion in March 2025 to service its first-ever dollar-denominated bond issued within the domestic market, making it the single largest item …
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Netflix Hikes Subscription Prices Again in Nigeria, Premium Plan Now ₦8,500
Netflix has once again raised its subscription fees in Nigeria, marking the third increase since 2024. This adjustment, which took effect in May 2025, has affected all subscription tiers, with …
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Nigeria’s Brewery Sector Records N1.9tn Revenue in 2024, Signals Recovery Despite High Costs – Afrinvest
Nigeria’s brewery industry bounced back in 2024 with a remarkable 71.8 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue, hitting ₦1.9 trillion. This performance exceeded the earlier forecast of 39.2 per cent …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
Investor interest in Federal Government of Nigeria bonds has dropped, as concerns about rising interest rates and high inflation continue to affect decisions in the financial markets. According to the …
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Nigerian Air Travel Still Struggling to Reach Pre-COVID Levels as High Costs Keep Passengers Away
Air travel in Nigeria is yet to bounce back to the level it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly because many Nigerians are still facing financial pressure. With rising airfares …
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Forex Wahala: Nigerian SMEs Struggle as Naira Crisis Deepens
Small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria are groaning under the weight of the forex crisis as the naira continues to fall and the foreign exchange market remains unstable. For many …
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Naira Falls Again Despite CBN Intervention, Faces More Pressure from Global Events
The Nigerian naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, as it recorded another round of depreciation in March 2025, both at the official market and in the parallel …
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Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N144.67tn, Records 48.58% Increase in One Year
Abuja – Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N144.67 trillion as of December 31, 2024, according to a fresh report released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). This figure …