Naira Slides Against Dollar Across Markets on Jan 21 The naira declined marginally against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, January 21, in both the parallel market and the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Currency dealers in Abuja told Economic Confidential that...

FG Plans to Curb Borrowing, Boost Investments in 2026 – Edun Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has revealed that the Federal Government is committed to reducing its reliance on borrowing while intensifying efforts to attract...

FG to Double Livestock Sector GDP to $74bn in 10 Years The Federal Government has disclosed plans to increase the contribution of Nigeria’s livestock sub-sector to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product from $32bn to over $74bn within the next 10...

FG Targets Capital Projects with ₦87.31bn Aviation Budget The Federal Government has proposed a total allocation of N87.31bn for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and its agencies in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with the bulk of the funding...

Senate Confirms Illegal Gold Mining Driving Insecurity A Senate report has identified illegal artisanal gold mining in Zamfara, Kaduna and Katsina states as a critical factor driving insecurity in the North-West, revealing that proceeds from the illicit activities are being...

NITDA Backs Crisis Communication Hub to Counter AI-Driven Misinformation Abuja — The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has endorsed the establishment of a centralised National Crisis Communication Hub (NCCH) to confront the growing threats...