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In Nigeria, numbers project growth, but daily life says otherwise
January 20, 2026
In Nigeria, numbers project growth, but daily life says otherwise
Nigeria’s economy is growing on paper, but many citizens still feel the pinch of rising costs. In other words, the…
Importers overtake local refineries, deliver 62% of petrol supply in 2025
January 19, 2026
Importers overtake local refineries, deliver 62% of petrol supply in 2025
Despite growing conversations about local refining and fuel self-sufficiency, a greater percentage of the petrol consumed in Nigeria in 2025…
Price stability takes a hit as tax rules are misread
January 12, 2026
Price stability takes a hit as tax rules are misread
Price stability is emerging as one of the earliest casualties of Nigeria’s newly implemented tax reforms, not because the policy…
Nigeria records 12 straight months of business expansion, but confidence is starting to soften
January 6, 2026
Nigeria records 12 straight months of business expansion, but confidence is starting to soften
Nigeria has now recorded 12 straight months of business expansion, but the latest data suggests that growth is continuing more…
New tax law in Nigeria: Why transfer narrations are suddenly non-negotiable
January 5, 2026
New tax law in Nigeria: Why transfer narrations are suddenly non-negotiable
If you have gone to a supermarket or a nearby store to buy something recently and your method of payment…
NNPC begins stake sale talks in oil and gas assets amid push to unlock capital
December 30, 2025
NNPC begins stake sale talks in oil and gas assets amid push to unlock capital
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has taken concrete steps toward reshaping its asset portfolio, opening discussions to sell…
More shoppers, smaller Baskets: Inside Christmas 2025 spending in Nigeria
December 29, 2025
More shoppers, smaller Baskets: Inside Christmas 2025 spending in Nigeria
In the final quarter of 2025, Nigerian businesses learned a familiar but uncomfortable lesson: festive seasons no longer automatically translate…
Year-end review: 7 things Nigerian businesses must do before 2026
December 22, 2025
Year-end review: 7 things Nigerian businesses must do before 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Nigerian businesses are operating in an environment shaped by inflationary pressure, exchange rate volatility,…
Live shows drive Nigerian music revenues as artists earn US$395m from touring
December 22, 2025
Live shows drive Nigerian music revenues as artists earn US$395m from touring
If there is still any doubt about where the real money in Nigerian music lives, touring and live performances have…
Will Free Trade Zones disappear under the new tax regime?
December 18, 2025
Will Free Trade Zones disappear under the new tax regime?
There is no doubt that the recently enacted Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 comes with a lot of benefits, chief among…
Dangote vs petrol importers: Who will blink first
December 15, 2025
Dangote vs petrol importers: Who will blink first
Nigeria’s fuel market is in the midst of a high‑stakes disruption as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery continues to challenge traditional…
Car imports rebound as Nigeria hits ₦1.01tn in nine months
December 15, 2025
Car imports rebound as Nigeria hits ₦1.01tn in nine months
Nigeria’s passenger motor car imports staged a notable recovery in 2025, rebounding to ₦1.01tn in the first nine months of…