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NGX N6trn equities deals highest in 18 years
In just seven months of 2025, equities transaction at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reached N6 trillion - the highest since 2007 and...
Economy
Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery
Nigeria’s private sector credit extension remains significantly lower than that of its sub-Saharan African peers, despite recording a modest recovery in recent months. ...
Editor | Apr 25, 2025
Economy
Global market turbulence tests Nigeria’s ambitious 2025 spending plan
Six months ago, an article titled "Why Nigeria’s bold budget projections could backfire" was published by BusinessDay. It flagged a widening gap between fiscal optimism and economic fundamentals. That gap is now harder to ignore....
Editor | Apr 25, 2025
Oil & Gas
Unsold 92m barrels of crude puts Nigeria’s N19.6trn oil revenue at risk
Nigeria’s oil sector, the lifeblood of its economy, is grappling with a burgeoning crisis as a staggering 92 million barrels of crude oil, slated for export in April and May 2025, remain without buyers, according to exclusive data obtained by BusinessDay....
Editor | Apr 25, 2025
Life and Arts
Nollywood twists Hollywood’s grip on local cinemas
Nollywood is putting up a strong challenge against Hollywood’s grip on local cinemas, competing favourably with films that have global appeal....
Editor | Apr 25, 2025
Economy
Nigeria’s exploding population looks more a disaster than dividend 
A recent revelation from the World Bank at its flagship event, Jobs – The Path to Prosperity, held during the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, paints a bleak picture for Nigeria...
Editor | Apr 24, 2025
Economy
Nigeria in talks to get back on JPMorgan GBI index – DMO DG
Patience Oniha, director general of the Debt Management Office, said that it is engaging with JP Morgan to get back on the JPMorgan GBI index....
Editor | Apr 24, 2025
Technology
FG hauls N29bn from new fintech tax
The federal government has made N79.93 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) since it was implemented by fintech companies like Opay, Palmpay, and Moniepoint in December 2024....
Editor | Apr 24, 2025
Health
Healthcare lapses leave even the insured paying out of pocket
Lapses in the healthcare system have forced several Nigerians, including those that are insured, to cough out loads of cash for their medical needs....
Editor | Apr 24, 2025
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