Nigeria's Finance Ministry says it processed N700bn to 1,240 local contractors, but protesting members of AICAN insist most of them have received no payment.
Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.
Nigerian stock deals jumped 44% due to bank recapitalization efforts, signaling increased investor confidence and optimism in the financial sector’s stability.
Stock investors in Nigeria saw a N4.4 trillion gain in March, led by the banking sector, amid economic reforms and turbulence in the foreign exchange market.
In a striking contrast to global trends, the Nigerian stock market impressively gains N6.29 trillion, outperforming other markets amidst worldwide economic challenges.
Nigeria's Finance Ministry says it processed N700bn to 1,240 local contractors, but protesting members of AICAN insist most of them have received no payment.
Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.
Nigeria's agricultural sector grew 3.15 percent year-on-year to N11.87trn in the first quarter of 2026, with crop production leading the gains at N8.9trn, the NBS says.
IATA has named Nigeria one of the world's most expensive countries for airline operations, blaming high taxes and charges that keep local carriers from competing.