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For decades, export performance has often been measured by a single question: How much did a country export? It is an important metric, but it is not always the most meaningful one. A country can record impressive export earnings while remaining economically vulnerable if those exports come largely from a single commodity or a narrow […]
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Securing Mining Communities: What Osun’s New Intelligence Framework Could Mean for Investors, Communities and the Future of Mining The Osun State Government’s decision to establish a mining community intelligence framework is more than a security announcement. It reflects a growing recognition that the future of Nigeria’s mining industry will depend not only on the country’s
Bank loan performance is often viewed through the lens of quarterly earnings, regulatory disclosures, or financial stability reports. Discussions typically focus on non-performing loans (NPLs), provisioning, and profitability—metrics that matter greatly to banks and investors. However, limiting the conversation to the banking sector overlooks a much broader reality. Loan performance is one of the clearest
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerians seeking to pursue postgraduate studies abroad will soon have another opportunity as the Embassy of Ireland has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will officially open on Monday, June 29, 2026. The programme offers fully funded scholarships for eligible early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana to
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s ambitious plan to close its estimated $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficit has entered a new phase following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a unified Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework designed to accelerate investment in roads, railways, power, healthcare, housing, and other critical sectors. The new Model PPP Agreement, launched by the Infrastructure Concession
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Infrastructure Spending Takes Center Stage Across Nigeria As Nigerian states continue to expand investments in roads, healthcare facilities, schools, transportation networks, and economic infrastructure, capital expenditure has emerged as a key indicator of development priorities in 2026. An analysis of approved and proposed state budgets shows that several states have allocated unprecedented amounts to capital
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A few years ago, the idea of earning a dollar salary while living in Nigeria sounded like a privilege reserved for a select few. Today, it is becoming a reality for thousands of Nigerians. Across the country, young professionals, graduates, freelancers, and entrepreneurs are finding ways to earn foreign income without boarding a plane or
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For many young Nigerians, earning a university degree was once seen as a direct path to a stable career and financial security. Today, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Across major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Benin City, a growing number of university graduates are finding work behind the wheel
With Nigeria’s next presidential election still months away, political conversations across the country are increasingly returning to one issue: the economy. From market traders and civil servants to business owners and young graduates, economic conditions have become a major topic of discussion as Nigerians assess the impact of reforms introduced over the past three years.
WILL THE ECONOMY DECIDE NIGERIA’S 2027 ELECTION? Read More »
As Nigeria enters the second half of 2026, the economy presents a mixed picture. On one hand, key macroeconomic indicators show signs of improvement. The naira has become more stable, inflation has moderated from previous highs, and foreign reserves remain stronger than they were during the peak of the economic crisis. On the other hand,
HALFWAY THROUGH 2026: WHO IS WINNING AND LOSING IN NIGERIA’S ECONOMY? Read More »