Nigerian economy

MTN Nigeria's 5G Network Rollout

Project Analysis: MTN Nigeria’s 5G Network Rollout

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Project Overview MTN Nigeria launched its 5G network project to introduce next-generation mobile connectivity across Nigeria. The project was designed to provide faster internet speeds, lower latency, improved network reliability, and support for emerging technologies such as smart cities, remote healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The rollout represented one of the most significant […]

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Thousands of Nigerian Graduates Are Turning to Ride-Hailing Jobs: What It Says About the Economy

Thousands of Nigerian Graduates Are Turning to Ride-Hailing Jobs: What It Says About the Economy

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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

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Made-in-Nigeria Brands Quietly Winning More Customers

MADE-IN-NIGERIA BRANDS QUIETLY WINNING CUSTOMERS

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As Nigeria continues to face foreign exchange pressures, rising import costs, and shifting consumer preferences, a growing number of local brands are proving that quality products do not always have to come from abroad. Across sectors ranging from food and beverages to personal care and manufacturing, Nigerian companies are increasingly attracting customers who once preferred

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Aviation Agencies Face Cash Crunch Over Deductions

Stakeholders Warn Revenue Deductions Could Push Aviation Agencies Into Financial Crisis

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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry have raised concerns over continued government deductions from the internally generated revenue of aviation agencies, warning that the policy could push some agencies into serious financial difficulties. Industry operators, unions, and aviation experts say the deductions are reducing the funds available for critical operations, maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and safety-related activities.

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Is Nigeria's Economy Improving? What the Numbers Say

Is Nigeria’s Economy Turning a Corner or Are Nigerians Yet to Feel It?

Economy /

Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of improvement on paper. Government revenue is rising, economic growth forecasts have become more positive, and investors are beginning to show renewed interest in the country. To economists and policymakers, these are encouraging signals that the economy may be moving in the right direction. Yet for many Nigerians, a different

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Second Niger Bridge: Impact, Challenges and Lessons

Second Niger Bridge: The Expectations, the Impact and the Remaining Questions

Infrastructure /

For decades, the idea of a Second Niger Bridge was one of Nigeria’s biggest infrastructure conversations. The original Niger Bridge, which links the South East to other parts of the country through Onitsha in Anambra State, had long been a major economic route for businesses, transporters, and travelers. But over the years, increasing traffic, frequent

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Nigeria’s New Procurement Policy Sparks Fresh Debate Over Local Auto Industry Competitiveness

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The Nigerian government’s newly introduced “Nigeria First” vehicle procurement policy is beginning to trigger wider conversations around the future of the country’s automotive industry and whether local manufacturers can finally compete more effectively against imported vehicles. Under the policy, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are now expected to prioritise locally assembled vehicles for official procurement as

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