8 h. ago Analysts spotlight Nigeria’s potential external reserves drivers in 2026

Nigeria’s external reserves are expected to remain resilient in 2026, hovering around the $45 billion mark, supported by sustained diaspora remittances, improved oil earnings and planned external borrowings, analysts have said. The country’s reserves have sustained an upward trajectory, reaching a seven-year high of $46.7 billion in November 2025. At that level, reserves provided about […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s digital economy revenue to hit $18.3bn by 2026 —Amolegbe

Nigeria’s digital economy is projected to generate $18.30 billion in revenue by 2026, underscoring its growing role as a major driver of economic growth and positioning the country as one of Africa’s leading technology-driven markets. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, Mr Olatunde Amolegbe, made the projection while delivering […]

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3 d. ago Fragmented policies, duplication, undercut Nigeria’s broadband potential, operators warn

Fragmented government policies, uncoordinated infrastructure rollout and costly duplication are eroding Nigeria’s broadband potential, network operators and digital infrastructure providers read more Fragmented policies, duplication, undercut Nigeria’s broadband potential, operators warn

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5 d. ago BREAKING: Nigeria’s World Cup dream alive as DR Congo face player eligibility probe

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes are back on track. The NFF is probing DR Congo for using ineligible players, potentially overturning their qualification loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nigerias-world-cup-dream-alive-as-dr-congo-face-player-eligibility-probe/

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7 d. ago Purposeful growth will unlock insurance potential –NCRIB president

NCRIB President calls for purposeful growth to unlock the Nigerian insurance sector’s potential, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and trust. Read More: https://punchng.com/purposeful-growth-will-unlock-insurance-potential-ncrib-president/

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s agric sector has potential, but not meeting national food demand, supporting stable food economy —Seun Oladipo, climate and food security advocate

Seun Oladipo is an environmental, climate, and food security advocate with a B.Tech. in Forestry and Wood Technology. Under the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programme: Island and Sustainability Joint Masters Degree, he bagged a research Master’s in Spatial Science from the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) and a Master of Sustainability Management of Fishing Resources from […]

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9 d. ago VIDEO: If America Blocks Me, I’m Heading to Nigeria for Jollof

South Africa’s Julius Malema responds to a potential US visa ban, stating he’d rather visit Nigeria for jollof rice than worry about Western approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-if-america-blocks-me-im-heading-to-nigeria-for-jollof-malema/

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1 week ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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1 week ago $2.4bn Eurobond, Oil receipts, remittances drive Nigeria’s $7.5bn reserves surge —Research

•Other African markets record improvements Nigeria’s external reserves have staged a strong recovery, recording a cumulative accretion of US$7.5 billion between June and November 2025, according to new research findings. Meanwhile, as of December 4, 2025, Nigeria’s foreign reserves climbed to $46.7 billion, the highest level in almost seven years, according to Olayemi Cardoso, Central […]

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1 week ago Naira maintains stability as external reserves cross $45bn mark

The naira on Monday maintained its stability across segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market as Nigeria’s external reserves... read more Naira maintains stability as external reserves cross $45bn mark

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s External Reserves Historically Peak Above $45b In Six Years

This means the nation has added nearly $5 billion to its reserves within a short period. The post Nigeria’s External Reserves Historically Peak Above $45b In Six Years appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG

…NECA, ILO launch report Stakeholders in Nigeria’s private sector have called for urgent action to unlock the country’s Environmental, Social read more Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG-driven potential

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2 w. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Commit To Sustaining Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Potential Optimisation Efforts

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has assured that more steps will be taken to intensify efforts around value retention, support ongoing industry divestments, and champion initiatives that will unlock Nigeria’s full hydrocarbon potential. The Group is also committed to deepening support for ongoing divestments and helping to ensure that Nigeria realises its full hydrocarbon […]

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2 w. ago FG Will Work With Imo To Improve Investments, Economy — Shettima

Shettima, at the Imo economic summit, identified the state as a major pillar in Nigeria’s economic diversification plan, with high potential for growth in technology, gas utilisation, and small and medium-scale enterprises. The post FG Will Work With Imo To Improve Investments, Economy — Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Loses Billions As 25,000 Foreign Vessels Operate Illegally — Agbakoba

Legal luminary, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has alleged that more than 25,000 foreign vessels are operating illegally in Nigeria’s coastal waters, posing a major national security threat and causing extensive economic losses. Dr Agbakoba, Senior Partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), made the revelation in a policy document titled, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Maritime Potential to Generate N70 […]

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3 w. ago Strategic alignment for sustainable development in Nigeria: Challenges, benefits, case studies

Strategic alignment in developing sustainable projects is essential for strengthening long-term success in Nigeria, an environment rich with potential yet read more Strategic alignment for sustainable development in Nigeria: Challenges, benefits, case studies

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3 w. ago Weak standards stalling Nigeria’s N1tn blue economy, say maritime engineers

Maritime engineers say a lack of clear policy and poor standardization are stalling Nigeria’s blue economy from reaching its N1 trillion potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/weak-standards-stalling-nigerias-n1tn-blue-economy-say-maritime-engineers/

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3 w. ago Nigeria Attracts $20.98bn In 10 Months As CBN Says FATF Grey List Exit Restores $30bn

Nigeria in the first 10 months of the year recorded a total of $20.98 billion in foreign capital inflow, a 70 per cent rise over total inflows in 2024, Governor of the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, revealed as he said $30 billion in potential investments was being reclaimed following Nigeria’s exit from the […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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4 w. ago Renaissance Takes Energy Security Advocacy To Ibadan Varsity

The firm described energy and economic growth as inseparable, noting that with energy security comes economic opportunities with the potential to transform the lives of millions of Nigerians. The post Renaissance Takes Energy Security Advocacy To Ibadan Varsity appeared first on Channels Television.

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