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Lagos Leads as State Budgets Rise 45% to N36.98tn in 2026

Lagos State has emerged as the country’s biggest sub-national spender, with a

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Vitafoam Plans Capital Increase, Bonus Share Issue After Strong 2025 Financial Turnaround

Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has announced plans to increase its issued share capital

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Ghana Records Further Drop in Inflation; Nigeria Awaits January CPI Figures

Ghana’s inflation rate dropped to 3.8 percent in January 2026, down from

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Naira Rises to N1,455/$ in Parallel Market

The naira appreciated against the United States dollar on Tuesday, strengthening in

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We Will Not Reverse Reforms, Tinubu Assures World Bank

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to Nigeria’s ongoing economic

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Naira Strengthens at Official Market as February Trading Opens on Positive Note

The Nigerian naira opened trading in February 2026 on a stronger footing,

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Naira Faces Pressure as Kevin Warsh Nomination Signals Stronger US Dollar

The Nigerian naira faces renewed pressure following the nomination of Kevin Warsh

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AfDB Approves $3.9m Mission 300 Energy Project for Nigeria, 12 Others

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $3.9 million, two-year technical

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LIRS Extends Deadline for Employers’ Annual Tax Returns to February 7

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for

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CEOs Eye 2026 Investment Trends Amid Inflation and Skills Shortages – PwC

At the PwC + BusinessDay 2026 Executive Roundtable, Kunle Amida, Partner at

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