The Punch Newspaper editorial on May 5, 2026 (Page 18), titled “Women Need Better Access to Credit” highlights one of Nigeria’s most persistent economic blind spots. Despite their immense contributions to business, agriculture, trade, and family welfare, women remain locked out of the financial support they need to grow and thrive.
Debt has emerged as one of the most contentious topics in Nigeria today. Public opinion is often divided as many view borrowing as an inherent evil, while others argue it is a necessary tool for development.
What began on January 1, 2026 as one of Nigeria’s most debated fiscal overhauls is steadily evolving into a reform story defined not by public outrage, but by rising confidence, stronger compliance, and visible economic relief for millions of workers and small businesses.
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, says the company rejected attempts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to increase its 7.25% stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
