3 d. ago Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Eyes Growth Beyond $400m Export Earnings

Nigeria’s cashew industry earned an estimated $400 million from exports in recent years, but industry leaders said the figure understated the sector’s true potential as production rises and structural gaps persisted across the value chain. Stakeholders made the case at the 4th Nigeria Cashew Day in Abuja, where industry groups, government-linked institutions and regional partners […]

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4 d. ago World Economic Forum: Nigeria’s Economy Showing Strong Recovery — Trade Minister Oduwole

The minister said Nigeria is pursuing long-term reforms, improving infrastructure, export growth, and trade access, and taking a leadership role under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The post World Economic Forum: Nigeria’s Economy Showing Strong Recovery — Trade Minister Oduwole appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Atiku Condemns Bandits’ Growing Audacity, Says Tinubu’s Administration Must Be Held Accountable

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over what he described as the growing audacity of bandits operating across the country, lamenting that criminal groups continued to attack communities and take hostages with little resistance. Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed his concerns while reacting to the latest attack […]

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6 d. ago Like World Bank, IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s Economic Growth Outlook To 4.4%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 4.4 per cent in 2026 and 4.1 per cent in 2027, aligning with a similar positive revision by the World Bank, and citing improved macroeconomic stability as a key driver for the country and sub-Saharan Africa. In its January 2026 World […]

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7 d. ago Africa CDC courts global events firm as demand for coordinated health leadership grows

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is moving to strengthen its convening power, signing a strategic read more Africa CDC courts global events firm as demand for coordinated health leadership grows

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8 d. ago Chartered Accountants Call For Sustained Accountability For Economic Growth

In order to excel with the current execution of the nation’s economic reforms agenda, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called on the federal, state and local governments to embrace sustained accountability, transparency, and integrity. The call was made during ICAN’s 2026 Economic Outlook Conference, titled “ICAN@60: Accountability as the Bedrock of […]

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9 d. ago Nigerian Scrabble Federation Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan, Praises Sports Commission

The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has lauded the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its unwavering support, describing it as instrumental in the accelerated growth and international success of Scrabble within the nation. Following a pivotal strategic meeting in Abuja, the NSF announced a comprehensive blueprint aimed at guiding the sport’s development over the next year […]

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1 week ago Regulatory Certainty, Stablecoins Crucial To Nigeria’s Fintech Fortunes in 2026 – Group

President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), Mela Claude Ake, has said that Nigeria’s fintech fortunes in 2026 will depend mainly on regulatory certainty and the rapid adoption of stablecoins. Speaking with LEADERSHIP, Ake said, though, that the sector’s explosive growth in 2025 was born of necessity: inflationary pressures, forex scarcity, […]

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2 w. ago Itemusgbor Foresees Significant Growth For Nigerian Basketball With NNPC Deal

Chief Mike Itemuagbor, Chairman and CEO of Pamodzi, has expressed considerable excitement regarding the proposed deal between the Nigeria Basketball Federation and NNPC Limited. Itemuagbor, a prominent figure in Nigerian and international sports marketing, believes this package is crucial for the advancement of Nigerian basketball, particularly at the domestic level. Speaking mid-week about the prospective […]

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2 w. ago FoodCo Celebrates Growth, Resilience and Leadership in Stellar 2025 Performance

As the curtains opens on 2026, FoodCo, a Top-5 Nigerian retailer with interests in supermarkets, quick service restaurants, manufacturing and read more FoodCo Celebrates Growth, Resilience and Leadership in Stellar 2025 Performance

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2 w. ago LOTUS Bank’s Balance Sheet Grows To N360bn As Araoye Retires, Ajani

LOTUS Bank, a frontrunner in Nigeria’s non-interest banking sector, has announced the retirement of its pioneer managing director/CEO, Kafilat Araoye, who led the bank to grow its balance sheet from N30 billion in 2021 to N360 billion in 2024. The bank also announced the appointment of  Dr. Isiaka Ajani-Lawal as her successor effective December 2025. […]

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4 w. ago Nigeria’s Oil Asset Auction Key Driver To Projected Oil Growth Target

Nigeria is closing the year with optimism around its upstream oil sector as a new licensing bid round raises expectations of improved crude oil output and increased investment. The federal government has anchored its ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Budget on a crude oil production target of 1.84 million barrels per day (mbpd) and an oil price […]

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