Economy
Poverty and ethnic inequality driving terrorism in Nigeria – study
Nigeria’s long-running insecurity and terrorism challenges are closely linked to deep and uneven poverty across the country, with ethnic inequality,...
Economy
FirstBank outlines inflation, FX and focus for Economic Outlook 2026
FirstBank has outlined key economic issues expected to shape Nigeria’s outlook in 2026, with discussions set to focus on inflation,...
Economy
Nasarawa Govt Pushes Youth Empowerment Through Mineral Development
The Nasarawa State Government has called on citizens and stakeholders to promote youth engagement and economic empowerment through the sustainable...
Economy
FG targets US$1tn economy by 2036 through local production, investment
The Federal Government has set a long-term goal of growing Nigeria into a US$1 trillion economy by 2036, saying the...
Economy
Peter Obi says Nigeria is being “looted into poverty” by politicians
Former presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has accused Nigeria’s political class of driving the country into poverty through corruption and mismanagement,...
EconomyNews
Oyo Govt denies secretly receiving, spending N30bn Bodija explosion fund
The Oyo State Government has denied claims that it secretly received and spent N30bn from the Federal Government after the...
Economy
FG unveils blueprint to accelerate economy and create jobs
The Federal Government has unveiled a major fiscal blueprint aimed at accelerating economic growth, mobilising investments and creating more jobs...
EconomyNews
Abia to Commit N5bn to Manpower Training, Other Reforms in 2026
The Abia State Government says it will commit N5 billion to manpower training and development in the 2026 fiscal year,...
BusinessEconomy
Plateau to create jobs through agriculture, tourism, mining in 2026
The Plateau State Government is set to create jobs in 2026 by prioritising agriculture, tourism, mining, and the creative economy,...
EconomyNews
Nigeria Records Over 4% GDP Growth, Inflation Falls Below 15% in 2025
Nigeria’s economy recorded GDP growth above 4 percent in 2025, with inflation dropping below 15 percent and improved exchange rate...
Economy
FG Revalidates Ondo Deep Sea Port Licence to Boost Trade and Investment
The federal government says it has taken a decisive step to unlock Ondo State’s maritime and industrial potential with the...
Economy
Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Revenue Projected to Hit N70bn in 2025
The federal government has projected that revenue from Nigeria’s solid minerals sector will rise to N70 billion in 2025, up...
EconomyNDDC
NDDC 2025 budget will not be business as usual – Reps committee chair
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, has...
EconomyNews
FG Denies Claims of ADP4VIP Programme to Arrest Opposition Figures
The Federal Government has denied circulating claims that it plans to arrest, detain, or prosecute opposition figures through a secret...
Circular EconomyEconomy
FG to Fully Implement End-of-Life Vehicle Policy in 2026
The Federal Government has confirmed plans to fully implement Nigeria’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Policy in 2026 as part of efforts...
EconomyNews
FG Replaces Utility Bills With Local Government Proof of Address
The federal government has introduced the Local Government Proof of Address (POA) project to replace the long-standing use of utility...
BusinessEconomy
22.9% of Businesses Started Because Nigerians Could Not Find Jobs
About 22.9% businesses were started because people could not find jobs, according to a new report by the FATE Institute,...
Economy
GRIP Initiative Launched to Engage Diaspora, Young Professionals
Woodhall Capital International Foundation’s Global Generations Rising in Purpose (GRIP) initiative has been launched in Lagos to empower Nigerian diaspora...
EconomyNews
Edo 2026 budget allocates ₦116.46bn for job creation
The Edo State Government has allocated ₦116.46 billion for job creation and employment-related programmes in the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented...
EconomyNews
Edo targets EU foreign direct jobs to curb irregular migration
The Edo State Government has announced new plans to attract foreign direct employment opportunities from countries within the European Union,...
