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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.

Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

Nigeria Spends $3.5bn on Debt Servicing Despite Ongoing Reforms

Nigeria's external debt servicing surged 39.77% in the first nine months of 2024, as reforms aimed at curbing borrowing failed to ease costs

Nigeria’s Debt Crisis: A Growing Concern

Nigeria’s rising debt and looming cash shortage paint a troubling picture for its economic future. As global pressures increase, what can be done to avert a fiscal crisis?

Loan Apps Surge by 80% as Nigerians’ Debt Appetite Reaches N7.5tn

The number of approved loan apps in Nigeria has jumped by 80%, with Nigerians' debt appetite reaching N7.5tn, driven by inflation and rising living costs.

Obasanjo Warns of Nigeria’s Growing Debt Burden, Leadership Crisis

Obasanjo discusses Nigeria's debt burden, leadership crisis, and the need for better governance at the Future Africa Leaders Foundation meeting.

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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.

Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.

OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.