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Economy
Pruning the lenders at the edge of Nigeria's economy
What the CBN's withdrawal of 46 microfinance bank licences says about financial inclusion, depositor trust and the next phase of Nigerian financial-sector reform...
economy
Nigeria's informal economy: The fragile foundation of a $1 trillion ambition
In the bustling markets of Alaba, the roadside workshops of Nnewi, and countless micro-stalls across Nigeria's 36 states, a vast economic engine hums beneath the radar of official statistics....
Editor | Oct 30, 2025
aviation
Why Nigerian air passengers pay higher fares than regional peers
Nigerian air passengers are facing some of the highest fares in Africa, burdened by multiple taxes, fees, and levies imposed by government agencies and regulators....
Editor | Oct 29, 2025
health
States spend average of N3,483 per person on healthcare in 2024 - BudgIT
Nigerian states are falling short of meeting the healthcare needs of their citizens, spending an average of N3,483 per person on health in 2024, according to a new report by civic tech organisation BudgIT....
Editor | Oct 28, 2025
economy
Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu top 2025 state capital spending ranking
Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu have emerged as leading states prioritising long-term capital investments over operating expenses, according to the BudgIt 2025 States on States report....
Editor | Oct 28, 2025
economy
Anambra, Lagos, Kwara top five best-performing states in Nigeria – BudgiT
Anambra State has emerged as the best-performing state in Nigeria, displacing Rivers from the top spot in the latest fiscal performance ranking of the 35 states, according to the 2025 edition of the State of States Report by BudgIT....
Editor | Oct 28, 2025
economy
States’ foreign debt declines by over $200m, Lagos accounts for over 25% of remaining debt
Nigerian states have trimmed their foreign debt stock by more than $200 million in the 2024 fiscal year, according to BudgIT’s latest State of States report....
Editor | Oct 28, 2025
economy
State of States 2025: Enugu likeliest to survive independent of FAAC allocations
Enugu State has emerged as Nigeria’s most fiscally viable subnational government. According to BudgIT’s 2025 State of States ranking, Enugu State ranks as the state most likely to fund its operating expenses ...
Editor | Oct 28, 2025
Insights
Inflation to innovation: FMCGs’ resilience playbook
Not long ago, inflation was considered the villain in every boardroom story: a relentless force that squeezed margins, limited spending, and tested the resilience of even Nigeria’s biggest consumer brands....
Editor | Oct 28, 2025
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