INEC's 2026 voter register shows the North-West and South-West have 44.7 million voters, raising the stakes for President Tinubu, Atiku and Obi in 2027.
JPMorgan wins CBN approval in principle for a Nigerian merchant bank after depositing N50bn, with five prominent Nigerians appointed to its board in Nigeria.
Applications are now open for the FGN–ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme, empowering young Nigerians with vital digital skills for entrepreneurship.
Nigeria's current account surplus narrows to $3.42bn despite rising crude oil and refined petroleum exports, as remittances provide vital external support.
Nigerian banks introduce a 10% withholding tax on foreign currency deposit interest from January 1, 2026, amidst President Tinubu's tax reforms for a fairer system.
Femi Otedola shared his thoughts on the economic reforms of President Tinubu, as he disclosed that First Bank has met the N500 billion recapitalisation requirement.
The naira appreciates 6.5% in 2025, led by CBN reforms and improved FX liquidity, yet structural vulnerabilities keep economists cautiously optimistic.
Nigeria's economic recovery strengthened in December 2025, with 32 of 36 subsectors growing, while the naira ended the year weaker despite CBN interventions.
Federal Government denied plans to monitor bank accounts for tax; small businesses earning below ₦12 million exempt from income tax under new reforms.
Apply for YEIDEP Batch B and receive grants of ₦50,000 to ₦500,000 to support youth entrepreneurship in Nigeria, empowering young innovators and boost inclusion.
In 2025, South Sudanese pound and Ethiopian birr faced severe declines, revealing economic fragility and inflation's impact on everyday life across Africa.
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