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New data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s data agency, shows that company income tax collections fell by 31% year on year to ₦1.37 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, Receipts were also down 8.8% from the previous quarter.
The Iran war made Dangote indispensable for African nations. Nations came calling, contracts were signed, and supply routes rewired. However, the real test may begin when Middle Eastern fuel flows again.
China has long dominated the global supply of solar panels, inverters, and other key renewable energy components, including in African markets. However, a growing push for local manufacturing across the continent could begin to reshape that landscape.
Nigeria’s apex bank is introducing a new benchmark financing rate. According to the bank, the framework is designed to reflect the actual cost of short term funding within the financial system. Here are some key facts about the new rate.
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Despite abundant gas reserves and years of investment, rising LPG prices are pushing many Nigerian households back to charcoal and firewood, threatening the country’s clean cooking ambitions.
Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $50.11 billion, a 17-year high, fueled by oil gains, remittances, and FX reforms—but analysts warn the rebound may hinge on fragile global conditions.
Nigeria’s economy looks better on paper. Inflation is falling, the naira is steadier, and reserves have hit a 17-year high. But lower inflation does not mean lower prices — and for millions of Nigerians, the recovery has yet to arrive.
After decades of state-led development, Ethiopia is liberalising under Abiy Ahmed. But critics believe the prime minister’s policies may be leaving out its most vulneable.
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