Poverty Hits 63% in Nigeria Despite Inflation Slowdown – World Bank
Poverty in Nigeria climbed to 63 per cent in 2025 despite a significant slowdown in inflation, according to the latest report by the World Bank, underscoring the limited impact of…
Naira Appreciates to N1,365/$ as Dollar Weakens on Global Ceasefire Optimism
The Nigerian currency appreciated to N1,365 per dollar on Thursday, gaining slightly against the U.S. dollar amid a broader decline in the global value of the greenback. Data from the…
Insecurity, Power Outages Top Concerns for Businesses – CBN
Businesses across Nigeria have identified insecurity and inadequate electricity supply as their most pressing operational challenges in March 2026, according to the latest survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Public Health Physicians Launch Secretariat, Housing Estate Project in Abuja
The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has unveiled plans to construct a national secretariat alongside a housing estate for its members in Abuja, marking a key milestone…
Rent Crisis Deepens Across Nigeria as Tenants Face Mass Displacement
Nigeria’s housing sector is under mounting pressure as a deepening rent crisis continues to displace tenants across major cities, raising concerns over affordability, weak regulation, and a growing housing deficit.…
World Bank Flags Early Childhood Crisis as Nigeria’s Economic Potential at Risk
The World Bank warns that Nigeria faces a critical early childhood development crisis, with weak outcomes in health, nutrition, and learning threatening long-term productivity and economic growth. The warning comes…
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Hit Record N29.43 Trillion in February
Nigeria’s pension industry recorded its strongest growth in over 20 years, with total assets rising to N29.43 trillion in February, a N1.39 trillion increase from January, according to the National…
Nigeria’s Company Income Tax Drops Nearly 50% in Q4 2025
Nigeria’s Company Income Tax (CIT) collections fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, dropping to N1.49 trillion from N2.96 trillion in the previous quarter, representing a 49.8% quarter-on-quarter decline,…
Dangote Refinery Holds Petrol Price at N1,200 Amid Market Uncertainty
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has confirmed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, remains steady despite growing concerns about volatility in the domestic and…
U.S. Adds Plateau, Kwara to ‘Do Not Travel’ List, Evacuates Embassy Staff
The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, warning American citizens to reconsider trips to the country due to rising insecurity, including terrorism, kidnapping, violent…