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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.

South-East Residents Explain Monday Business Shutdowns

South-East residents say ongoing fears and uncertainty still force many businesses to remain closed on Mondays despite efforts to restore normal activity.

AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.

Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.

Lekki Zone MD: Nigeria Remains Investor-Friendly

Lekki Free Zone MD Val Attah insists Nigeria remains viable investment destination, backed by reforms and strong investor confidence.

Fuel Tax Won’t Begin Until Naira Strengthens or Oil Price Falls — Oyedele

Oyedele says Nigeria will delay 5% fuel surcharge until naira appreciates or oil prices drop to avoid price hikes.

Otedola Celebrates Dangote’s $20 Billion Refinery

Femi Otedola praises Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery expansion as a generational legacy reshaping Nigeria’s oil and energy landscape.

Dangote To Double Refinery Output To 1.4 Million Barrels Daily

Dangote plans to double his Lagos refinery output to 1.4 million barrels daily to boost Africa’s energy supply.

IMF Warns Nigeria on Rising Debt, Oil Risks Despite Reform Progress

IMF praises Nigeria’s economic reforms but warns that debt costs, fiscal pressures, and oil volatility could threaten recent recovery gains.

Presco Profit Doubles on Strong Palm Oil Demand

Presco Plc reported over 100 percent profit growth in nine months, driven by strong palm oil demand, higher output, and improved efficiency.

Nigeria’s Raw Material Imports Hit N3.53trn in First Half of 2025

Nigeria’s raw material imports rose by 19.7% to N3.53 trillion in H1 2025, highlighting structural weaknesses and the failure of the country’s import substitution policy, according to industry experts.

Nigeria Losing Billions to Illicit Financial Flows, Says IMF

The IMF says illicit financial flows are worsening Nigeria’s revenue crisis as it pledges renewed support to track illegal fund movements.

IMF Lifts Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Outlook to 3.9%

IMF raises Nigeria economic growth forecast 2025 to 3.9 percent, driven by stronger fundamentals, investor confidence, and fiscal reforms.

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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.