7 h. ago Nigeria’s poverty reduction goals threatened by persisting economic crisis

• Rising inflation, insecurity, weak GDP stall Agenda 2050   By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s ambition to lift 80 million citizens out of poverty by 2050 is facing mounting challenges as worsening economic conditions continue to erode progress, Daily Sun’s analysis has shown. With food inflation surging, insecurity spreading and GDP growth faltering, key pillars of […] The post Nigeria’s poverty reduction goals threatened by persisting economic crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Businesses on ventilators as power crisis hits Abuja district

Wuse 2, long celebrated as Abuja’s most vibrant commercial district, is teetering on the brink of economic collapse amid an unrelenting power crisis. For the past month, beauty salons, boutique hotels, tech startups, cafés, restaurants and corporate offices have struggled through near-total darkness, forcing many proprietors to scale back operations or shut their doors entirely […] The post Businesses on ventilators as power crisis hits Abuja district appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago I Battled Entrenched Interests To End Apapa Gridlock – Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has revealed the fierce behind-the-scenes battles that led to the eventual clearing of the infamous Apapa gridlock — a debilitating crisis that had crippled port operations and economic activities for over two decades. Speaking on Wednesday when he addressed members of Study Group 4, Senior Executive […]

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2 w. ago Unsold 92m barrels of crude puts Nigeria’s N19.6trn oil revenue at risk

Nigeria’s oil sector, the lifeblood of its economy, is grappling with a burgeoning crisis as a staggering 92 million barrels read more Unsold 92m barrels of crude puts Nigeria’s N19.6trn oil revenue at risk

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2 w. ago NEC approves textile board, $90bn agribusiness, livestock plan

Shettima: We’re builders of a sustainable future, not crisis managers Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, approved the Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board and agribusiness and livestock strategies projected to generate $74–$90 billion by 2035, aiming to boost Nigeria’s economy and address insecurity. […] The post NEC approves textile board, $90bn agribusiness, livestock plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March

Oyo, Kaduna, Kebbi worst hit By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s cost of living crisis worsened in March 2025 as food inflation surged to 21.79 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In a report released today, the NBS said the inflation is caused by the hike in price of essential staples […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March -NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

The wave of renewed terror attacks sweeping across Nigeria’s northern region has particularly devastated Plateau State, where armed assailants have read more Economic, humanitarian strain deepen in Plateau as fresh attacks displace thousands

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