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The International Monetary Fund reports that Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic stability and favourable terms-of-trade continue to support the national growth outlook. However, the organization warns of rising poverty risks as global inflation stalls, presenting challenges alongside the projected economic recovery.
The Nigerian Naira appreciated to N1,400 per dollar in the parallel market, gaining value from the N1,405 per dollar recorded in the previous trading session.
The International Monetary Fund has maintained Nigeria's economic growth forecasts at 4.1 percent for 2026 and 4.3 percent for 2027. Concurrently, S&P Dow Jones is considering a reclassification of Nigeria's market status, while global crude oil prices surged following geopolitical developments.
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa Group, has partnered with Slum2School Africa to provide financial literacy education to pupils, reinforcing the financial institution's commitment to educational development.
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and corporate partners have stated that the success of ongoing economic reforms depends heavily on the quality of corporate governance. The council emphasized this connection ahead of the upcoming National Corporate Governance platform.
The Nigerian Senate has backed a bill proposing a 15-year jail term and asset forfeiture for counterfeit drug offenders. The legislation empowers the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with tracking technology to dismantle illicit medicine syndicates.
ExxonMobil and its partners have commenced the execution of the one-billion-dollar Usan deepwater project, which is projected to unlock forty thousand barrels per day of oil output. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission welcomed the investment and awarded Petroleum Prospecting Licenses to licensing round winners.
Nigeria has advanced its goal of producing two million metric tonnes of sugar annually following the graduation of the first cohort of specialists by the National Sugar Development Council. The initiative aims to address the skills gap and boost local production capacity within the country's sugar sub-sector.
Nigeria has consolidated its position as the world's seventh-largest LNG exporter, with national exports rising to 14.8 million tonnes amidst a record global LNG trade of 437 million tonnes. This development comes as Africa targets a significant expansion in liquefaction capacity.
The German Ambassador to Nigeria disclosed that the country lost an estimated $1.5 billion to gas flaring in 2024. This loss resulted from burning 5.3 billion cubic meters of gas, ranking Nigeria seventh globally in flaring volume.
The Nigerian stock market appreciated by 8.49 trillion Naira over three consecutive trading sessions, driven by strong investor demand for highly capitalized equities such as Dangote Cement Plc.
The Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity has announced that the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill is finalized and will be presented for presidential assent within weeks, establishing a legal framework for Nigeria's digital transformation.
Recent statistics reveal that mobile GSM technology remains the dominant platform for internet connectivity in Nigeria, supporting over 154 million active data subscribers, while fixed wired connections account for just 156,662 users.
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill for second reading aimed at curbing counterfeit medicines and unsafe food products. The proposed legislation introduces stiffer penalties, including a fifteen-year jail term and asset forfeiture for offenders, to strengthen regulatory control over the pharmaceutical and food sectors.
Nigerian financial regulators, government agencies, and market participants have met to validate regulatory reforms aimed at integrating carbon markets into the country's domestic financial system. The initiative seeks to unlock local capital for climate-focused projects and strengthen the sustainable finance framework.
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has welcomed ExxonMobil's planned one billion dollar investment in the Usan deepwater project. This investment is projected to increase Nigeria's daily crude oil production by 40,000 barrels and revive offshore drilling activities.
The 11th most valuable company on the Nigerian Exchange, with a market capitalization of ₦2.68 trillion, plans to invest $100 million in Ogun State. In late 2025, the company further expanded its regional footprint through the acquisition of a Ghanaian oil company in a https://t.co/UODuBwRYQo
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has expressed support for ExxonMobil's one billion dollar expansion plan in Nigeria. The commission also issued Petroleum Prospecting Licenses to successful awardees of the 2024 licensing round, signaling ongoing regulatory support and development in the nation's energy sector.
Nigeria's federal ministries, departments, and agencies are experiencing difficulties in executing capital projects due to delayed cash releases, despite an increase in government revenues. This capital spending bottleneck could impact domestic infrastructure development and related economic sectors.
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