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Stakeholders hail NRS over N3.6tn revenue surge The Punch11:06
Nigeria at forefront of Africa’s blue economy growth, NPA says Peoples Gazette10:37
Each Nigerian owes 724,000 naira as Nigeria’s total public debt raises to 159.28 Trillion naira Politics Nigeria08:25
Coalition commends NRS over N711bn to N3.6trn Revenue surge, says reforms driving economic stability The Authority08:53
NRS headquarters a ‘Powerful’ testament to Renewed Hope Agenda – CCECC Leadership, Nigeria08:00
Otunuga: naira second best performing African currency against dollar ytd ThisDay Live15:34
Taiwanese firms mull multi-billion naira solar plants, renewable energy investments The Nation, Nigeria07:59

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IMF hails Nigeria reform model despite challenges The Punch01:17

In the last half-hour

Nigeria Has No Immediate Need for IMF’s Support – Edun News Diary Online01:05

In the last hour

Rising transport cost deepens Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis – IMF News Diary Online00:29

Unilag unveils maritime hub The Punch00:29

Earlier today

Rising transport cost deepen Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis – IMF News Diary Online00:19

IMF cautions Nigeria on debt as borrowing climbs The Punch00:16

In the last 4 hours

Nigeria has no immediate need for IMF support – Edun The Punch23:08 16-Apr-26

Audrey Joe-Ezigbo Unveils Growth Agenda to Scale Falcon’s Role in Nigeria’s Gas Economy Champion Newspapers Limited22:57 16-Apr-26

Dbn Secures €40m Arab Bank Facility to Boost Msme Lending, Financial Inclusion Leadership, Nigeria22:55 16-Apr-26

In the last 6 hours

Nesg Flags Regulatory Overlaps, Legislative Weaknesses As Major Barriers To Growth Leadership, Nigeria21:10 16-Apr-26

JUST IN: We buy jet A1 at N3,300, Nigerian airlines insist The Sun News, Nigeria20:58 16-Apr-26

Unilag maritime institute will advance blue economy — Oyetola The Punch19:44 16-Apr-26

In the last 8 hours

Lagos remains Nigeria’s economic nerve centre, says Obasa The Nation, Nigeria19:06 16-Apr-26

Middle-East crisis: IMF urges Nigeria, others to use windfall wisely, prepare for economic… Ripples Nigeria19:01 16-Apr-26

FG praises ExxonMobil over $3.5 billion investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector The Nation, Nigeria18:46 16-Apr-26

Nigeria intensifies efforts to host AU monetary institute Peoples Gazette18:44 16-Apr-26

Transport Costs, Fiscal Constraints Deepen Nigeria’s Food Inflation Crisis – IMF Leadership, Nigeria18:11 16-Apr-26

FG Partners World Bank To Accelerate Nigeria’s Blue Agenda Leadership, Nigeria18:11 16-Apr-26

IMF advises Nigeria as debt rises to N159. 28 trillion under Tinubu International Centre for Investigative Reporting18:08 16-Apr-26

World Bank Fuel Import Advice Ill-timed, Contradicts Pia – Economic Expert Leadership, Nigeria18:01 16-Apr-26

Beyond oil: Niger Delta attracts new investments for economic growth and development News Diary Online17:34 16-Apr-26

Yesterday

FX market update: Naira strengthens against pound, euro, dollar Legit NG17:11 16-Apr-26

Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio hits 32.3% – IMF Premium Times, Nigeria17:04 16-Apr-26

Nigeria: Seven Top Platforms to Pay Nepa, Ekedc, and Ikedc Bills Online AllAfrica17:01 16-Apr-26

Tech Firm Launches Platform to Tackle Unemployment, Connect Nigerians with Verified Artisans Greenbarge Reporters16:01 16-Apr-26

Nrs to launch new revenue administration platform Premium Times, Nigeria14:11 16-Apr-26

Persistent tariff hikes crippling trade, worsen economic hardship – Concerned stakeholders The Sun News, Nigeria14:07 16-Apr-26

CBN rolls out new rules for loan disputes between customers and banks Legit NG12:05 16-Apr-26

Stakeholders hail Nrs over N3.6tn revenue surge The Punch11:06 16-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March – NBS Daily Nigerian10:41 16-Apr-26

Nigeria at forefront of Africa’s blue economy growth, NPA says Peoples Gazette10:37 16-Apr-26

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rise to 15.38% After 11 Months Decline AllAfrica09:54 16-Apr-26

Economist Urges Broader Strategy As Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 15.38% Leadership, Nigeria09:51 16-Apr-26

Higher oil output offers Nigeria a better economic outlook, minister says Times LIVE09:28 16-Apr-26

Coalition Commends NRS Over N711bn to N3.6trn Revenue Surge, Says Reforms Driving Economic Stability The Authority08:53 16-Apr-26

Each Nigerian Owes 724,000 Naira As Nigeria’s Total Public Debt Raises To 159.28 Trillion Naira Politics Nigeria08:25 16-Apr-26

Nrs Commended Over N3.6trn Revenue Growth Leadership, Nigeria08:10 16-Apr-26

Nrs Headquarters A ‘Powerful’ Testament To Renewed Hope Agenda – Ccecc Leadership, Nigeria08:00 16-Apr-26

Single Window Will Retard FG’s Economic Gains – Clearing Agent Leadership, Nigeria08:00 16-Apr-26

IHS commits to using tech for creative economic growth The Nation, Nigeria06:59 16-Apr-26

Nigeria: National Assembly, Executive Move to Fix Budget-Planning Gaps, Pledge Stronger Coordination AllAfrica06:39 16-Apr-26

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rises to 15.38% in March AllAfrica06:39 16-Apr-26

Gulf Crisis: IMF Plans $50bn Support for Nigeria, Other Vulnerable Nations ThisDay Live06:38 16-Apr-26

FG Advances Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port Project, Convenes Stakeholders for Report Validation ThisDay Live06:38 16-Apr-26

Dantsoho: Reforms, Oyetola’s Impact Responsible for Maritime Sector Transformation ThisDay Live06:38 16-Apr-26

Report: Nigeria’s Gig Economy Hits $5.17bn as Ride-hailing Expands Flexible Income Opportunities ThisDay Live06:30 16-Apr-26

Alausa urges graduates to drive innovation The Nation, Nigeria06:13 16-Apr-26

Nigeria: Nigeria's Gig Economy Hits $5.17bn As Ride-Hailing Expands Flexible Income Opportunities - Report AllAfrica05:58 16-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March Champion Newspapers Limited05:16 16-Apr-26

Hope rising The Nation, Nigeria02:26 16-Apr-26

Nigeria’s sovereign debt hits N159trn, adds N14trn in 1 year The Sun News, Nigeria01:39 16-Apr-26

2026 fiscal policy eases imports, tightens energy burden The Punch01:14 16-Apr-26

Nigeria unveils Africa’s first blue economy TV The Punch00:33 16-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

2027 will be my final Presidential bid — Atiku Daily Nigerian22:27 15-Apr-26

Reps halt CCTV project payments, demand clarification from ZTE The Authority22:21 15-Apr-26

Inflation edges up to 15.38% as food, transport costs rise again Business Hallmark22:05 15-Apr-26

Drug abuse can derail careers before they begin, Marwa warns youths The Daily Trust21:50 15-Apr-26

Press Briefing Transcript: Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G24), Spring Meetings 2026 International Monetary Fund (Press Release)21:00 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation up to 15.38 percent Ripples Nigeria19:38 15-Apr-26

World Bank Report Reveals ‘Alarming Gaps’ In Nigeria’s Finances — Atiku Leadership, Nigeria19:33 15-Apr-26

N’Assembly, FG to close gaps in budgeting, development planning The Punch19:29 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.38% in March International Centre for Investigative Reporting19:14 15-Apr-26

Interest rate hikes may weaken economic reforms - Edun The Punch19:09 15-Apr-26

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Blue Economy, Seeks Dutch Partnership News Diary Online19:02 15-Apr-26

World Bank report: Atiku urges N’Assembly to scrutinise revenue The Punch18:57 15-Apr-26

M’East war disrupting economic growth in Nigeria, others – G24 The Punch18:57 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.38% in March, says NBS Peoples Gazette18:19 15-Apr-26

How Junaidu is charting the Renewed hope at IST The Authority18:16 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose 15.38% in March, says NBS Peoples Gazette18:09 15-Apr-26

Reforms, Oyetola’s impact transforming Nigeria’s maritime sector — Dantsoho The Sun News, Nigeria18:04 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 15.38% in March- NBS News Diary Online18:00 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s food inflation drops to 14.31% Premium Times, Nigeria17:41 15-Apr-26

EFCC Finally Presents Second Witness Against Vessel, Captain, Others Politics Nigeria17:31 15-Apr-26

CBN proposes mediation panel for loan disputes The Punch17:27 15-Apr-26

Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port: FG convenes stakeholders’ summit The Sun News, Nigeria16:40 15-Apr-26

Inflation rises to 15.38 per cent as food, transport costs bite The Punch16:35 15-Apr-26

Just In: Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.38% in March Premium Times, Nigeria16:10 15-Apr-26

Nigeria's inflation rises to 15.38% in March amid energy price shock Anadolu Agency16:04 15-Apr-26

Otunuga: Naira Second Best Performing African Currency Against Dollar YtD ThisDay Live15:34 15-Apr-26

Economist: World Bank Fuel Importation Advice Ill-timed ThisDay Live15:34 15-Apr-26

Edun Rules Out Subsidy Return Despite Oil Windfall, Cites Mounting Global Pressures ThisDay Live15:33 15-Apr-26

IMF Sees Nigeria’s Growth Rebounding to 4.3% in 2027 Despite 2026 Downgrade to 4.1% ThisDay Live15:33 15-Apr-26

Tinubu At 74: Between Hardship And Hard Choices In Northern Nigeria ThisDay Live15:33 15-Apr-26

New Gas Plant in Delta Expected to Provide 200m Standard Cubic Feet Per Day ThisDay Live15:33 15-Apr-26

World Bank changes tune on Dangote fuel pricing The Africa Report15:25 15-Apr-26

IMF endorses Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation, calls for stronger fiscal buffers Daily Nigerian12:16 15-Apr-26

Ride-hailing Powers $5.17bn Nigeria’s Gig Economy Boom – Report Leadership, Nigeria11:08 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s debt hits N159.28tn, doubles in two years as borrowing pressures mount Business Hallmark10:48 15-Apr-26

Reps Direct CBN To Suspend Funds To ZTE Over FCT CCTV Project Leadership, Nigeria10:48 15-Apr-26

FG reaffirms commitment to sustainable Blue Economy development The Authority10:17 15-Apr-26

Nigeria’s economy minister restates reform gains, calls for fairer finance Peoples Gazette10:02 15-Apr-26

Okpebholo rebuilds market after fire incident, disburses N200 million to affected traders Legit NG09:19 15-Apr-26

FG investigates ‘sharp sharp’ loan operators over privacy violations News Diary Online09:11 15-Apr-26

No Rauf. The real scammers are the politicians inside the SPV called ADC, By Bayo Onanuga News Diary Online08:58 15-Apr-26

No Return to Subsidies, Edun Warns as Global Pressures Mount Leadership, Nigeria08:56 15-Apr-26

IMF endorses Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation, advises stronger fiscal buffers Peoples Gazette08:51 15-Apr-26

NRS commissions new headquarters, Adedeji hails Tinubu’s reforms as foundational The Authority08:38 15-Apr-26

Nigeria: Nigeria's Old Tax System Worsened Poverty - Tinubu AllAfrica08:24 15-Apr-26

Nigeria to collaborate with G24 countries to strengthen advocacy: Wale Edun Peoples Gazette08:00 15-Apr-26

Taiwanese firms mull multi-billion naira solar plants, renewable energy investments The Nation, Nigeria07:59 15-Apr-26

Nigeria: IMF Sees Nigeria's Growth Rebounding to 4.3 Percent in 2027 Despite 2026 Downgrade to 4.1 Percent AllAfrica07:54 15-Apr-26

Oil price gains not enough to save Nigeria’s economy from global shock: IMF Peoples Gazette07:30 15-Apr-26

‘Our Economy, Security Gone’ – Atiku Laments Nigeria’s State Naija News06:57 15-Apr-26

Nigeria: IMF Lowers Nigeria's 2026 Growth Projections to 4.1% Over Rising Fuel, Fertiliser Prices AllAfrica06:33 15-Apr-26

IMF Cuts Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Projection To 4.1% Leadership, Nigeria05:22 15-Apr-26

Europe’s AI Act and Nigeria’s digital bill: Where the rules meet Nigerian Guardian05:20 15-Apr-26

Why recapitalised banks may not boost Nigeria’s economy Nigerian Guardian05:20 15-Apr-26

Nigeria: Poverty of statistics and statistics of poverty Nigerian Guardian05:20 15-Apr-26

How World Bank nearly talked Nigeria into economic trap The Daily Trust05:02 15-Apr-26

‘Why Nigeria continues to miss OPEC quota’ The Daily Trust05:00 15-Apr-26

Reps halt payment to ZTE Corporation for CCTV contract The Nation, Nigeria04:02 15-Apr-26

Reforms prevented 120% inflation surge, says Adedeji The Punch03:43 15-Apr-26

Lagos 100-hour gathering reshapes youth spending trends The Sun News, Nigeria03:36 15-Apr-26

Global financing system must ease debt squeeze on developing economies –Edun The Sun News, Nigeria03:26 15-Apr-26

IMF downgrades Nigeria’s growth to 4.1%, cites inflation, spiking fertiliser prices, global… The Sun News, Nigeria03:26 15-Apr-26

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Latest news on Nigerian economy, providing comprehensive coverage of GDP growth, inflation, foreign investment, oil sector, currency fluctuations, and government policies shaping Africa's largest economy.

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country with over 200 million inhabitants, boasts the continent's largest economy. The Nigerian economy continues to face significant challenges and opportunities, with a GDP of approximately $500 billion and an ambitious goal to become one of the world's top 20 economies by 2030.

Recent developments include the Central Bank of Nigeria's efforts to stabilise the naira, which has faced volatility in foreign exchange markets. The government's diversification drive, aimed at reducing dependence on oil exports, has shown promising results in sectors such as agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. However, persistent issues like high inflation, currently hovering around 15%, continue to impact consumer purchasing power and economic growth.

The impact of economic policies on everyday Nigerians remains a focal point of discussion. Local initiatives, such as the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, are providing opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, the burgeoning tech scene in Lagos, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of Africa", continues to attract both domestic and foreign investment, creating jobs and driving innovation.

Nigeria's economic journey has been shaped by its colonial past, oil boom of the 1970s, and subsequent periods of military rule and democratic transitions. The current administration's economic policies, including the removal of fuel subsidies and efforts to improve the ease of doing business, are attempts to address long-standing structural issues and position Nigeria for sustainable growth.

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