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Nigeria says conflicting projections for oil, exchange rates, inflation and revenue have contributed to budget underperformance. Here is why seemingly technical economic assumptions ha…
The naira has strengthened and Nigeria's foreign reserves have risen above $54 billion. But lasting currency stability will depend on exports, oil production, inflation, investment and…
Peter Obi's convoy was blocked during a visit to Benue, leading to 46 arrests and conflicting claims over responsibility. The incident raises a bigger question about political toleranc…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing to raise about ₦2.15 trillion from public investors. Beyond the size of the transaction, the listing could reshape Nigeria's capital market, bro…
The Federal Government says more than one million out-of-school children have returned to classrooms. But Nigeria still lacks a definitive current count, and enrolment alone does not s…
Nigeria’s proposed state-police framework will succeed or fail on command, recruitment, funding and independent accountability—not on the slogan of decentralisation.
Nigeria’s energy-cost problem extends beyond petrol. Rising or volatile prices for petrol, diesel and LPG combine with unreliable electricity to raise household expenses and business c…
Nigeria’s real GDP grew by 4.43% year-on-year in Q2 2026. The figure is encouraging, but GDP alone cannot show who benefited, whether jobs improved or whether household purchasing powe…
NERC’s September 2026 tariff and energy-cap notices arrive days after the regulator released its 2025 Annual Report and Accounts. Together, they create an accountability test—but the e…
NERC has published September 2026 MYTO documents and monthly energy caps for 11 distribution companies. Here is what customers should check before accepting a bill or challenging under…
Nigeria’s National Digital Cloud Policy sets ambitious targets for investment, government migration and digital sovereignty. But implementation questions remain: who will build the inf…
Dangote Refinery’s reported petrol price increase and the Nigeria Labour Congress’s response have put domestic crude supply back at the centre of Nigeria’s fuel debate. But cheaper cru…
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% in real terms in the second quarter of 2026. That is a meaningful improvement, but it is not yet proof of stronger purchasing power, more jobs or cheape…
Nigeria’s early response to political tension ahead of the 2027 elections is taking shape through reported police investigations, a National Peace Committee situation room and an Elect…
Nigeria’s real GDP growth accelerated to 4.43% year-on-year in Q2 2026. Services, agriculture and higher oil production supported the expansion, while weaker industrial growth and pers…
Nigeria’s new mini-grid and net-billing rules could shift electricity reform from tariff debates towards locally managed service models. The opportunity is significant, but customers a…
Routine U.S. visa services shifted from Abuja to designated African regional hubs on August 1, 2026. Nigerian applicants should verify the correct post, residence rules, fees and trave…
Nigeria’s flood system is improving its forecasts and monitoring, but warnings save lives only when they trigger specific local action. Here is how households, businesses, schools and…