2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (773+ words) March 30, 2026 by The Nation The Federal Government has said its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (Is DB) Group would mobilise large-scale investments across infrastructure, energy, agriculture and trade reforms, as the government targets accelerated growth and a $1 trillion economy…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (600+ words) April 9, 2026 by The Nation The Federal Government has said Nigeria is not in economic collapse but is going through a difficult adjustment process aimed at correcting long-standing structural problems in the economy. The Director General, Budget Office of the Federation,…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (537+ words) April 8, 2026 by The Nation The federal government has said Nigeria is not in economic collapse but is going through a difficult adjustment process aimed at correcting long-standing structural problems in the economy. Director General of the Budget Office of the…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (388+ words) April 8, 2026 by The Nation Nigeria's economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half (H1) of this year despite the Iran war, the World Bank has said. It however said rising fuel costs and persistently high inflation risk squeezing…...

1+ week, 33+ min ago  (698+ words) April 7, 2026 by The Nation Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa's most expensive rental markets with Lagos ranking fourth as rising housing costs continue to place significant financial pressure on urban residents. A report titled: "Average Rent of Two-Bedroom Apartments…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (939+ words) April 6, 2026 by The Nation By Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) A new report has shown that Nigeria is gradually moving away from its long-standing dependence on crude oil, with taxes now becoming the main source of government revenue. The report, titled…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1190+ words) March 30, 2026 by The Nation The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening human capital development and improving staff welfare, with significant allocations in its 2025 and 2026 budgets targeted at training, education, and social support systems. The Commissioner for Finance,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1263+ words) March 30, 2026 by The Nation The geo-economic fallout of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict could force a reversal of Nigeria's hard-won macroeconomic gains, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned. MAN pointed out that the geopolitical crisis is coming at a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (310+ words) March 27, 2026 by The Nation "Sir: The geopolitical conflict involving Iran, Israel and United States has once again reminded the world how fragile global energy markets can be. The conflict has disrupted shipping activity through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (521+ words) March 27, 2026 by The Nation The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled its monetary policy agenda for 2026, with a focus on bringing inflation down to single-digit, stabilising the exchange rate, and strengthening the country's financial system. "The bank's Governor,"Olayemi Cardoso,…...