President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the House of Representatives to secure approximately $2.3 billion in external loans to cover the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds, which will further raise Nigeria's debt profile. Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N149.39 trillion as of March 31 this year, marking a year-on-year increase …
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) has announced a remarkable rebound in its operations, which has resulted in the facilitation of over ₦70 billion in commercial financing for agribusiness as at Q3 2025, its strongest annual performance since inception. In operation since 2013, this result represents nearly a quarter of the …
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says the country’s new $2 billion broadband rollout could boost GDP growth, enable digital inclusion, and position Nigeria as Africa’s next global tech exporter. Nigeria is making an audacious bet that fibre-optic broadband and innovation hubs can unlock the nation’s long-anticipated digital wealth. Speaking at …
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened for subscription, the October Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond at a lower interest rate compared to the rate it offered in the previous month. DMO announced this in a circular on Monday, October 6. The offer opened today and will be closed on Friday, October 10 …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for restraint and constructive dialogue between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of the Dangote Refinery, warning that no group or individual must hold the nation’s economy hostage. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the opening of the 31st Nigerian Economic …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has issued a policy brief calling for comprehensive reforms to protect the interests of investors and employers in Nigeria. The document, titled Protecting Investors and Employers: A National Policy Imperative, highlights the urgent need for a more balanced and secure business environment that can foster growth, …
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has again engaged journalists, influencers, and public analysts to clarify some misconceptions surrounding Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws. At the interactive session on Friday, October 3, in Lagos, the chairman of the committee, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted key troubling spots, including personal income tax, value-added tax, tax …
Naira appreciated further against the United States (US) dollar to close at N1,455 on Thursday, October 2, reaching its highest appreciation since the beginning of this year. It closed on Tuesday, September 30, at ₦1,475 as there was no official trading on Wednesday, October 1, because of the public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence …
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concern over the slow pace of regional integration of the capital markets in West Africa, warning that each year of delay is a lost opportunity to mobilise resources for critical projects that can transform our economies. Sec Director-General, Emomotimi Agama raised the concern at a meeting …
Private sector business activity in Nigeria moderated as the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) slid to 53.4 points in September despite the continued decline in inflationary pressure. The slide in business activity was captured in the Stanbic IBTC Bank's PMI report released on Thursday, October 2. The report showed that PMI dropped to 53.4 points in …
