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Real estate overtakes oil in Nigeria’s economy after GDP rebasing

Real estate overtakes oil in Nigeria’s economy after GDP rebasing

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The service, industry, and agriculture subsectors propelled Nigeria’s economy’s expansion to N372.8 trillion in 2024 ($145.3 billion) at the present […]

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Naira continues depreciation against dollar

Naira Dips Again in Nigeria’s Official and Parallel FX Markets

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Nigerian naira resumed its downward trajectory against the U.S. dollar this week, weakening in both official and unofficial foreign […]

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US Treasury chief calls for review of Fed for ‘many mistakes’ (VIDEO) — RT Business News

Bessent Slams Fed Over Trump Tariff Critique, Demands Central Bank Review

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has amplified calls for a sweeping review of the Federal Reserve, arguing the central bank’s […]

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US inflation eases as Nigeria gets set to release April Consumer Price Index

Nigeria’s rebased GDP rose to N372.8trn in 2024

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has announced that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, stood at N372.8 trillion in 2024. […]

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Nigeria boosts trade ties with Egypt

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with […]

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s GDP rebased to N205trn

Nigeria’s GDP Rebases to N205 Trillion with 41.7% Growth Surge

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Nigeria has announced a significant recalibration of its economic size, with the national statistics office revising the country’s Gross Domestic […]

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China posts over 5% growth despite trade war — RT Business News

China’s Economy Grows 5.3% Amid Escalating US-EU Trade Tensions

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

China’s economy expanded by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, according to official data released by the National […]

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Mixed reactions as Enugu Govt announces electricity tariff reduction

Mixed reactions as Enugu Govt announces electricity tariff reduction

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Mixed reactions have trailed the recent order by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission for Main Power to reduce its electricity […]

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Cooking gas price increases in Nigeria 

NOGASA battles Dangote Refinery over planned direct supply of cooking gas, others

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has kicked against the recent plan by Dangote Refinery to […]

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Court slams N5m damages on MTN for exploiting user through unsolicited tunes

Court slams N5m damages on MTN for exploiting user through unsolicited tunes

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Court of Appeal has slammed a ₦5 million damages award against telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria for exploiting a subscriber, […]

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Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in Russia sanctions — RT Business News

China Condemns EU Sanctions on Banks, Firms Over Russia Ties, Vows Defense

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The European Union’s decision to sanction two Chinese banks and multiple companies for allegedly aiding Russia in evading Ukraine-related sanctions […]

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Enugu reduces Band A electricity tariff

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has given a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd, to review electricity […]

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Nigerian farmers say rise in fertiliser price threatens lower food cost

Nigerian farmers say rise in fertiliser price threatens lower food cost

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Nigeria’s food price crisis is far from being over, as farmers have continued to lament the rise in fertiliser prices […]

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FAAC shares N1.578trn March revenue to Federal, states, local councils

Nigeria’s three tiers of government share highest N1.818tn revenue

By Ifunanya / July 20, 2025

The three tiers of the Nigerian government shared the highest revenue in 2025 from the Federation Account and Allocation Committee. […]

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Naira harmonisation achieved - Presidency

Nigeria Achieves Naira Harmonisation Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Nigeria’s presidency has announced the successful harmonization of the naira’s exchange rates across official and parallel foreign exchange markets, marking […]

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Naira records highest depreciation against dollar in weeks

Naira records appreciation across official black markets, presidency reacts

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

The naira bounced back to appreciate against the dollar across official and parallel foreign exchange markets to end the week […]

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Russian inflation cooling down – Bloomberg  — RT Business News

Russia Inflation Slows Sharply, Central Bank Rate Cuts in Focus

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Russia’s central bank is seeing early signs of success in its prolonged battle against inflation, with monthly price growth slowing […]

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FCMB backs TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd flagship project (Louisville Phase 1) with $40m loan facility in Eko Atlantic

FCMB backs TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd flagship project (Louisville Phase 1) with $40m loan facility in Eko Atlantic

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd (TEHC) have partnered to finance and deliver […]

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Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price as petrol marketers hold emergency meeting

Fuel price cut: Dangote refinery dumps petrol marketers

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Dangote Refinery has dumped petroleum products marketers as its direct fuel and diesel distribution nationwide scheme draws closer. This comes […]

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Naira depreciates against dollar across official, black markets after Easter holidays

Naira continues depreciation against dollar at official foreign exchange market

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

The naira continued to depreciate against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. This is the case […]

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