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Economy

Sanwo-Olu seeks autonomy for state tax agencies

Lagos State Governor,  Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commended the performance of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), describing it as a...

Economy

Nigeria to receive €33 million amid worsening insecurity and displacement

The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian assistance package for West and Central Africa, with Nigeria expected to receive €33 million...

Economy

Full List: FG Bars Import of Poultry, Medicines, Cement from Non-ECOWAS Nations

BY GABRIEL MICHEAL—The Federal Government has prohibited the entry of poultry-related items, cement, medicines, and agricultural goods originating from countries outside the Economic...

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What Tinubu’s ₦68.32 Trillion 2026 Budget Means for Nigeria’s Economy

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, setting Nigeria’s total federal expenditure at ₦68.32 trillion. Alongside...

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IMF Revises Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast Downward to 4.1%

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.1 percent as the economic consequences of...

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FG Seeks Stronger Communication of Trade, Investment Policies

Efforts to boost commerce, attract investment, and drive industrial growth in Nigeria have received renewed attention as the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade...

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LASG Unveils Blueprint for Lagos State Wealth Fund

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for the establishment of the Lagos State Wealth Fund, a strategic financial vehicle aimed...

Economy

NRS Projects Record Revenue, Eyes ₦40.7 Trillion in 2026

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has set a revenue target of ₦40.7 trillion for 2026, signaling robust growth beyond the Federal Government’s budget...