Nigeria's £746M Port Deal Triggers Steel Import Worries

A £746 million port financing agreement between Nigeria and the UK has raised alarms over steel imports, with experts criticizing the neglect of local steel industries like Ajaokuta and Osogbo, warning of debt and job losses.

Naira Rebounds to N1,382.63/$ Amid FX Inflow Surge

Nigeria's naira strengthened to N1,382.63 per dollar as foreign exchange inflows surged 45% to $4.4 billion in February. Despite declining external reserves, net usable reserves improved significantly to $34.80 billion, signaling resilience.

FG Targets Middlemen to Boost Food Affordability

The Federal Government announces reforms to reduce middlemen dominance in livestock value chains, introducing live-weight pricing and digital tagging to stabilize prices and improve farmer incomes.

Power Minister Apologizes for Blackouts, Details Fix Timeline

Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has publicly apologized for widespread electricity outages in Nigeria, citing gas pipeline issues. He announced a two-week timeline for improvements and new monitoring committees to enforce gas supply obligations.

Signature Bank Names Alex Alozie Deputy Managing Director

Signature Bank has appointed Alex Alozie as its new Deputy Managing Director, bringing over 20 years of banking leadership experience from institutions like UBA, Access Bank, and Diamond Bank to drive growth and transformation.

VNL Capital Warns of Severe Oil Supply Shock in Fragile Market

VNL Capital reports Middle East conflict has disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil flows, causing major global supply shortfall. Higher transport costs and limited alternatives are pushing oil prices upward as market enters geopolitically sensitive phase.

Nigeria Launches National Single Window to Boost Trade

The Federal Government has initiated the phased rollout of the National Single Window, aiming to streamline trade processes, reduce delays, and enhance economic growth by integrating multiple agencies into a unified digital platform.

Water Insecurity Tops African Policy Priorities

Afrobarometer surveys across 38 African countries reveal water access as a top concern, with rural and poor populations facing severe inequalities in safe drinking water and sanitation services.

Rockefeller Surpasses $100M for Africa Energy Access

The Rockefeller Foundation and Global Energy Alliance have doubled funding to over $100 million for Mission 300, aiming to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, targeting poverty reduction and clean energy.

NECA Praises FG Over PenCom Board Inauguration

The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has lauded the Federal Government for inaugurating the National Pension Commission (PenCom) Governing Board, calling it a vital move to enhance governance and transparency in Nigeria's pension sector.

Nigeria's Oil Boom: Opportunity or Illusion?

As global oil prices surge to $114 per barrel due to Middle East conflicts, Nigeria faces a paradox: high prices offer fiscal windfalls but expose deep structural weaknesses. With production below OPEC+ quotas and rising domestic fuel costs, the country m

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