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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

Capital importation jumps 182 percent to $3.52 Billion

Nigeria's capital importation jumped 182% to $3.52bn in January, driven almost entirely by foreign portfolio investment, while foreign direct investment collapsed by 80 percent.

FG unveils net-zero plan, targets 2060 neutrality

Nigeria's government has launched a net-zero plan targeting carbon neutrality by 2060, backed by fresh German funding and tied directly to the country's long-term economic growth.

IMF warns Nigerians of tougher times ahead as food, transport costs climb and debt rises

The IMF warned Nigerians face tougher near-term conditions from rising food and transport costs, even as the country's oil grades trade above $113 per barrel.

IMF cuts Nigeria growth forecast to 4.1 percent

The International Monetary Fund cut Nigeria's 2026 growth forecast to 4.1 percent, down from 4.4 percent, citing higher commodity costs and shipping disruptions.

Manufacturing sector taxes climb to N2.05tn in 2025

Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed N2.05 trillion in total taxes in 2025, with VAT and Company Income Tax both posting double-digit gains, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Edun targets 7 percent annual Nigeria GDP growth

Finance Minister Olawale Edun says Nigeria is targeting 7 percent annual GDP growth and needs $14 billion yearly to bridge its infrastructure gap.

Manufacturing foreign investment in Nigeria plunges 51 percent

Nigeria's manufacturing sector absorbed just $772.45 million in foreign investment in 2025, a 51 percent drop from 2023, even as total capital inflows surged.

Nigeria capital importation jumps in 2025

Nigeria capital importation surged in 2025, rising sharply on the back of portfolio investments and increased inflows into the banking sector.

Tinubu Reforms Deepen Stability, Federal Unity, Bagudu Says

Nigeria’s budget minister says Tinubu’s economic reforms are improving political coordination, stabilising markets and guiding development partnerships despite short-term hardships.

Anambra Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Sit-At-Home Defiance

Anambra State shut Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defied the Monday sit-at-home order, escalating efforts to restore normal economic activity.

Nigeria’s Economy Set To Soar: IMF Predicts 4.4% Growth In 2026

IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow 4.4% in 2026, highlighting reforms, energy prices, and fiscal stability.

Nigeria Posts Strongest Economic Expansion at 57.6 Index

Nigeria recorded its strongest economic expansion at 57.6 index points, as activity, demand, and confidence strengthened across the private sector.

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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

LASUTH resident doctors launch indefinite strike over 25 months of unpaid allowances

Key points The LASUTH Association of Resident Doctors declared an indefinite strike from 8...

Aliko Dangote says N2.2 trillion refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation

Aliko Dangote says the N2.2 trillion Dangote refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation by giving Nigerians and global investors a stake in Africa's largest refinery.