Nigeria's GDP Per Capita Drops to $835, Says IMF   According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria's economic performance has taken a hit, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita decreasing by 4.74% to $835.49 in 2025, compared...

Naira Redesign: Reminiscing on Lessons Learnt from a Controversial Policy, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   In late 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced an ambitious policy to redesign the naira, targeting three major denominations: ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 notes....

How CBN's Youth-friendly Policies will Drive Economic Growth - Cardoso   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pledged to develop different youth-friendly credit policies and capacity-building programs to encourage innovation and foster economic growth. At the Youth Action Event in Abuja...

Nigerian Stock Market Records N1.95trn Gain in January   Despite cautious trading sentiment among investors, the Nigerian stock market experienced a remarkable surge in January 2025, with its market capitalization increasing by a significant N1.95 trillion. This emerged as the Minister of...

CBN Predicts N31.787trn Inflow from Diaspora Remittances   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a bullish forecast, predicting that diaspora remittances will surge to a record N31.787 trillion once the fourth-quarter 2024 numbers are finalized. The substantial increase in diaspora...

NAICOM Unveils Revised Annuity Regulations for Insurance Operators   In a move to strengthen the annuity market and ensure greater transparency, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has introduced new regulations governing annuity business, effective February 1, 2025. An annuity is a contract...