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ECONOMY

News and analysis on the Nigerian economy

Economy 1 min
World Bank: Debt interest swallows health, education budgets in 80% of African countries
By Samuel Daniel
Economy 1 min
Fitch revises Nigeria’s credit outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating
By Caleb Obiowo
Economy 1 min
Strong dollar, heavy debt threaten Africa’s currencies, development spending – Dangote Group
By Israel Ojoko
Currencies 1 min
Dangote Group projects naira at N1,330/$ by year-end, N1,385/$ average for 2026
By Olalekan Adigun

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Appointments

AU: Meet South African researcher Sifiso Falala named AfCRA interim CEO

Economy

Government debt claims 80% of new and supplementary listings on NGX

Economy

WTO raises 2026 global trade growth forecast to 3.9% despite Middle East war

Economy

Nigeria’s state revenues rise 93% in real terms as capital spending expands — World Bank

Economy

Nigeria’s net foreign reserves rise to record $46 billion

Economy

Cardoso courts Asia as CBN pushes deeper, more liquid markets

Agriculture

Ghana raises $288 million debt to finance cocoa purchases

Economy

AU cautions AfCRA won’t cut Africa’s borrowing costs immediately

Economy

Top 10 largest creditors behind Nigeria’s $54.5 billion external debt

Economy

UN says inaccurate credit ratings cost Africa $74.5 billion annually