Nigeria

Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Tinubu, is set to receive N1.5 billion ($3.9 million) for the purchase of vehicles for her office, according to the 2023 supplementary budget proposal submitted by …

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set to receive a boost as John Deere, a leading American tractor manufacturer, plans to establish a tractor assembly plant there. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced …

The Nigerian fintech sector is booming, but so is fraud. When FinTech companies are involved, it’s becoming difficult to resolve cases without involving the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According …

Legal Victory for Nigeria In a significant legal victory for the Federal Government of Nigeria, the UK Business and Property Court in London, presided over by Justice Robin Knowles, has …

In a significant move amplifying Africa’s energy sector, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has forged a $75 million development agreement with Torxen Energy Resources. The landmark deal, earmarked for Petroleum …

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has announced a proposed budget of N26 trillion ($34 billion) for the 2024 fiscal year, a 19% increase from the current budget of N21.8 trillion. The …

In light of the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, Nigerians are making a renewed call to address deeply ingrained socio-cultural stereotypes and to combat gender discrimination against females. …

Nigeria’s youth have been at the forefront of a nationwide movement to end police brutality and demand good governance. The #EndSARS protests, which started in October 2020, have sparked a …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed Nigeria’s projected economic growth by 0.3%. As unveiled in the ‘2023 World Economic Outlook’ during the ongoing annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, the …

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is pressing for immediate international climate funding, specifying that Nigeria and other African nations will need approximately N3 trillion by 2030 …