Category : Economy


Omokri: Nigeria's Debt Hit $113 Billion Before Tinubu

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri disputes a fact-check, asserting Nigeria's public debt reached $113 billion before President Tinubu's inauguration, citing data from the Debt Management Office and Dubawa.

Trump's Signature to Appear on US Currency as Sitting President

The US Treasury Department announced historic plans to feature President Donald Trump's signature on all new paper currency, marking the first time a sitting president's name will appear on US bills. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move honors A

Nigeria's Commodity Exchanges: The Missing Link

Despite decades of talk about diversifying Nigeria's economy beyond oil, commodity exchanges remain underutilized due to weak policy support, limiting transparent price discovery and agricultural market efficiency.

Nigeria Selected as AfCFTA Trade Regime Pilot Country

Nigeria has been designated as the pilot country for the African Continental Free Trade Area's Simplified Trade Regime in West Africa, aiming to ease cross-border trade for small-scale traders and boost economic integration.

Position Size Calculator for Nigerian Naira Traders

Learn why Nigerian traders need position size calculators to manage risk in naira trades amid inflation, central bank policy, and oil price volatility. Essential discipline tool for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt traders.

Naira Weakens Against Dollar, Pound, Euro in Forex Market

The Nigerian naira depreciated by N4.07 against the US dollar in the official market, driven by high forex demand and limited supply from the CBN. It also fell against the pound and euro, with similar declines in retail and black markets.

30% of Nigerians Earn Below N100,000 Monthly

A new PiggyVest report shows 30% of Nigerians earn less than N100,000 monthly, with 28% reporting no income, highlighting widespread financial strain despite economic reforms.

CPPE Warns Against New Tax on Sugary Drinks

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise warns that additional taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages could hurt Nigeria's manufacturing sector and slow economic recovery.

AI and Middle East Conflict to Shape Global Trade

The WTO's 2026 report highlights that AI investment and the Middle East conflict will significantly influence global trade, with AI driving high-tech goods and services, while geopolitical tensions pose risks to energy and transport costs.

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.

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