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Building cities of hope, not more states
The clamour has started again. Politicians in Abuja are pushing for 31 new states, as if multiplying governors and assemblies is the key to progress...
Economy
Fiscal deficit surges 75% under Tinubu despite revenue gains
The FG’s fiscal deficit grew to N22.37 trillion in the first 18 months of President Bola Tinubu’s administration (July 2023–December 2024)......
Editor | Jun 02, 2025
Agriculture
Inside Nigeria’s $1.3bn potato industry
Nigeria’s potato industry: On May 30, the world celebrated one of humanity’s most beloved and essential staple foods – the potato......
Editor | Jun 02, 2025
Economy
Investors come calling on naira’s positive outlook
Never mind that the naira was adjudged the third worst currency in the world in October 2024, the currency has now become the chiefest......
Editor | Jun 02, 2025
Banks
Here're what banks charge manufacturers for borrowing
Nigerian commercial banks have raised their maximum lending rates to manufacturers over the past five years, sparking negative......
Editor | Jun 02, 2025
Economy
How the buying power of ₦100 vanished over 50 years
Over the past 50 years, the naira’s buying power has evaporated. In 1973, ₦100 could buy multiple bags of rice in Nigeria. Today, in 2025, it can barely cover two to four sachets of water in some places...
Editor | May 31, 2025
Energy
Running on empty :Inside Nigeria’s multibillion-dollar generator economy
Nigeria’s chronic power shortages have birthed a booming generator economy, powering everything from roadside stalls......
Editor | May 30, 2025
Agriculture
Running on empty: Crops rot as farmers battle power cuts
Summary: Power shortages are crippling Nigerian farmers and driving up food prices. From poultry to vegetables, the lack of reliable......
Editor | May 30, 2025
Energy
Running on empty: Power supply remains unreliable despite tariff hike- Poll
A recent BusinessDay poll on Nigeria’s power sector has found that most citizens have yet to see any improvement in electricity supply......
Editor | May 30, 2025
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