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Nigeria cuts debt servicing to below 50% of revenue

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigeria now spends less than 50 per cent of its revenue on debt servicing—significantly down from nearly 97 per cent before recent economic reforms. Oyedele made the disclosure in Lagos on Monday while delivering the keynote address at […]

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Nigeria-China ties secure $20bn investment commitments

The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has revealed that recent engagements between Nigeria and China have attracted investment commitments exceeding $20 billion across critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. Tegbe made this disclosure in a statement issued by the NCSP on Friday, following a media briefing in Abuja. He emphasised […]

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Why Nigeria must lift millions out of poverty – IMF

The International Monetary Fund has called on Nigeria to intensify efforts toward inclusive growth, tighten fiscal discipline, and improve domestic revenue mobilisation as crucial steps toward long-term economic stability and prosperity. In a blog post on Monday, IMF Mission Chief to Nigeria, Axel Schimmelpfennig, and Resident Representative, Christian Ebeke, praised recent reform efforts but cautioned […]

Nigeria’s non-oil exports rise to $1.79bn in Q1 2025 – NEPC
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Nigeria’s trade surplus rises over 50% amid exports surge

Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 51.07% to N5.17 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, up from the previous quarter, driven by robust export growth. This figure is according to the National Bureau of Statistics Foreign Trade Statistics report released Wednesday. Total merchandise trade reached N36.02 trillion, a 6.19% increase from N33.92 trillion in Q1 […]

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FG, Japan partner on $110m emergency loan for food security

The Federal Government has strengthened its collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to accelerate the rollout of a ¥15 billion (approximately $110 million) emergency loan aimed at boosting food security in Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Coordinating Ministry of the Economy, […]

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Nigeria falls to 66th in 2025 Global Startup ecosystem ranking

Nigeria has dropped to 66th place in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink, falling two spots from 64th in 2024. In Africa, Nigeria now ranks fourth, showing the slowest growth—less than 6%—among the continent’s top seven startup hubs. StartupBlink ranks countries based on the level of startup activity, the impact and success of […]

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No more exploitation, AGF Fagbemi celebrates Nigeria’s $210m P&ID case win

The Nigerian Government has announced the recovery of $210 million following a hard-fought legal battle against Process and Industrial Development Limited over a failed gas contract. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, revealed the development on Thursday evening while receiving members of the legal team that represented Nigeria in […]

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Nigeria, African nations launch space agency to bridge climate data gap

The African Space Agency officially opened last month under the African Union, with its headquarters in Cairo. Still in the process of staffing key roles, the agency will coordinate national space programs across the continent. Its goal is to enhance Africa’s space infrastructure by launching satellites, establishing weather stations, and ensuring data sharing within Africa […]

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Nigeria, China in talks to strengthen economic ties

Nigeria and China have initiated high-level bilateral discussions to strengthen trade ties and explore tariff reductions, seeking to counter the impact of rising global trade barriers. The talks, held on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, involved Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who […]

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Nigeria, S’Africa partner on mining to drive industrial growth

Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote mining development, with the aim of boosting industrialization and creating jobs in both nations. This agreement is part of broader efforts to strengthen cooperation under the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, which was recently revitalized by Presidents Bola Tinubu and Cyril Ramaphosa. The MoU, […]

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Nigeria slashes electricity export to Niger Republic

The Federal Government has cut electricity supply to the Junta-led Niger Republic by 42%, reducing it from 80MW to 46MW. This reduction has led to a 30 to 50% drop in the country’s power production, prompting Nigelec, the state-owned electricity company, to implement planned power outages, which could last for several days, particularly in Niamey. […]