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Naira’s Dance of Gains and Losses with China, by Khadijah Lawan Muhammad

When I first heard that more Chinese traders in Nigeria are beginning to accept the naira rather than insisting on the U.S. dollar, I felt a surge of cautious optimism

Nigeria Rakes in N20.59trn from Non-oil Sources, Highest in Recent History

The Presidency has welcomed the latest revenue figures for January–August 2025, showing that Nigeria is achieving unprecedented growth in non-oil collections.

The Politics and Tinubu’s Wishes to Shettima, By Yushau A. Shuaib

The Politics and Tinubu’s Wishes to Shettima By Yushau A. Shuaib Weblink: https://yashuaib.com/2025/09/the-politics-and-tinubus-wishes-to-shettima/ In a nation gripped by tension and political intrigue, even the simple act of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of public figures can feel like a forgotten ritual. Yet, amidst the noise of political realignments...

Chinese Traders Now Accepting Naira Instead of Dollars – Forex Operators

Foreign exchange dealers have revealed that some Chinese traders operating in Nigeria are increasingly accepting naira for transactions instead of demanding US dollars, a development they say is helping to ease pressure on the local currency.

Sidi Ould Tah Sworn in as 9th AfDB President

Sidi Ould Tah has been sworn in as the 9th president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, succeeding Akinwumi Adesina, whose 10-year tenure ended on Monday.

Dangote, Ethiopia to Build $2.5bn Fertiliser Plant

Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia, and Dangote Group have signed a comprehensive shareholders’ agreement to develop, construct, and operate a world-class urea fertilizer production complex in Gode, Ethiopia.