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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...
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BUA Foods Posts Sharp Profit Jump as Demand Lifts Sales

BUA Foods nearly doubled profit in 2025, as demand for staples and tight cost control lifted earnings and reinforced its position in Nigeria’s food sector.
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CBN’s Global Investor Push Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Confidence

Nigeria’s CBN promotes reforms, policy stability, and market transparency to global investors, driving Eurobond demand and renewed confidence in the economy.
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₦58.18 Trillion Budget: Nigerians Want Impact, Not Figures — Natasha

Lawmakers say Nigeria’s 2026 budget will be judged by impact on daily life, not its ₦58.18 trillion size
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Festive Season Pressure Sends Nigeria’s Inflation to Four-Month High

Nigeria’s November inflation climbed month-on-month as festive demand and insecurity lifted food prices, despite easing annual inflation trends.
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CBN Lifts Limits, Raises Weekly Withdrawal Threshold

The Central Bank of Nigeria has overhauled its cash-handling rules, lifting deposit limits and increasing weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporates.
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CBN Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 27 Percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria has held its benchmark rate at 27 percent, keeping pressure on inflation while signaling caution on economic risks.
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Manufacturers Shun Bank Loans Over High Interest Rates

Nigerian manufacturers cut bank loans 20.3% and finance costs 52.8%, citing high interest rates and shifting to equity.
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Economy: Experts Question Federal Government’s Positive Assessment

Analysts say Nigeria’s economic gains are largely on paper, with macro improvements yet to translate into real relief for citizens. Experts urge targeted reforms for inclusive growth.
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7 Ways People Waste Money Without Noticing

People often lose money through unnoticed daily habits. These seven common financial leaks quietly weaken budgets and increase monthly pressure.
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Dangote’s Fortune Slips Below $30 Billion as Cement Shares Fall

Dangote’s wealth dips below $30 billion as cement shares fall on investor caution and Nigeria’s new capital gains tax.
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CANMPEF Warns Inflation, Taxes Threaten Industrial Growth

CANMPEF warns inflation, taxes, and forex issues threaten Nigeria’s industrial stability despite modest growth in 2024.
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Nigerians to Pay Nearly N1 Trillion More for Petrol as 15% Import Tariff Takes Effect

Nigeria’s new 15% fuel import tariff will add nearly N1 trillion yearly to petrol costs for consumers nationwide.
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Dangote Plans $5 Billion Lagos Refinery Expansion To Boost Fuel Supply

Aliko Dangote plans to raise $5 billion to expand his Lagos refinery and boost Nigeria’s energy supply.
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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...
Business

BUA Foods Posts Sharp Profit Jump as Demand Lifts Sales

BUA Foods nearly doubled profit in 2025, as demand for staples and tight cost control lifted earnings and reinforced its position in Nigeria’s food sector.
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Vitafoam Nigeria Posts Strong Start to 2026 on Demand

Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.
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Linkage Assurance Revenue Rises 24 Percent on Performance

Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.

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