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World Bank Upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.3%
The World Bank has raised Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent in 2025, with the country’s economy expected to grow by 4.4 per
NGX CEO Emerges African Exchanges Association President
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka, has been appointed President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), effective September 30, 2026. Chiemeka, who also
Reforms: Nigeria on path to sustainable economic growth — CBN
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said Nigeria is on a path towards greater economic stability, increased competitiveness and sustainable growth following ongoing monetary, financial
Nigeria leads Africa investability gains
•Up four places in Bloomberg’s ranking By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 Investment Risk-O-Meter, rising four places to
Capital importation rises 102% to $16.4bn in 5mths
By Babajide Komolafe Capital importation into the country rose by 101.8 per cent, year-on-year, YoY to $16.41 billion in the five months to May 2026 from $8.13 billion in the
Mastercard Champions a More Connected Digital Future For Africa at GITEX Nigeria 2026
As Africa’s digital economy continues to evolve, the conversation is shifting from adoption to value creation. At GITEX Nigeria 2026, held in Abuja and Lagos from August 31 to
TCN Restores Kainji–Birnin Kebbi 330kV Transmission Line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi Single Circuit Transmission Line, which was taken out of service following the collapse of Tower 367 on
Asiko Targets LPG Price Cut with 5000MT Plant
Peter Uzoho Asiko Energy Holdings has said it is targeting a reduction in cooking gas prices as its fully mounded 5000 metric tons Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Propane terminal
NAPE Tasks Oil Industry Operators on Integrated Operations
Peter Uzoho The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has charged oil and gas operators to jettison working in silos and adopt integrated seismic inversion and forward seismic modeling to
Egbin’s 11-year Scholarship Lifts Host Communities
Peter Uzoho Community leaders, scholars and parents have applauded Egbin Power Plc for sustaining its scholarship programme, describing it as an impactful intervention expanding access to quality education in its
