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Politics
The WhatsApp groups shaping Nigeria’s 2027 election
Nigeria’s political battles have traditionally played out in public....
Economy
Nigeria’s SMEs at a Crossroads: Competing for Relevance in the AfCFTA Era
Nations are often defined by their trade strength, and Nigeria is no different. For Nigeria, however, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is more than just trade...
Editor | Oct 09, 2025
politics
Beyond tenure politics: Why medium-term plans still matter
Nigeria’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2021–2025 was conceived by the Buhari administration as a bridge between short-term crisis management and the long horizon of Agenda 2050....
Editor | Oct 08, 2025
Inflation
Nigeria’s debt rally masks inflation credibility concerns
Nigeria’s local debt market is witnessing renewed foreign investor interest as bond yields surge and the naira holds steady, making the country one of Africa’s top high-yield destinations....
Editor | Oct 08, 2025
Stock Market
Nigeria makes FTSE 'watch list' for Frontier market status
The FTSE Russell Index Governance Board has approved the addition of Nigeria to the FTSE Watch List for possible reclassification from Unclassified to Frontier market status....
Editor | Oct 08, 2025
Agriculture
Favourable weather lifts Nigeria’s cashew earnings 11-fold
Nigeria’s cashew export earnings surged to a five-year high in the first six months (H1) of 2025 (H1), rising 11-fold to N626 billion, driven by clement weather that bolstered output....
Editor | Oct 08, 2025
oil and gas
World’s five most critical oil, gas shipping routes face rising instability
Escalating geopolitical tensions, piracy, and environmental threats are putting the world’s most vital maritime oil and gas routes under severe strain, posing a growing danger to global energy security....
Editor | Oct 07, 2025
Oil & Gas
OPEC’s 137,000 output raise bumps oil prices
Oil prices rose on Sunday after OPEC and its allies agreed to a modest increase of 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) from November, signalling a cautious approach to production growth amid persistent concerns of oversupply....
Editor | Oct 07, 2025
Economy
Pricey credit stalls factory investments
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is making renewed efforts to attract both local and foreign investors, but high borrowing costs, weak infrastructure and policy inconsistencies are undermining the drive....
Editor | Oct 07, 2025
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