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‘Report Reveals 53% of Nigerians Don’t Save’

'Report Reveals 53% of Nigerians Don't Save' A startling new window into the financial habits of Africa’s largest economy has revealed a deepening savings crisis. According to the PiggyVest Savings Report 2025, released in March 2026, over half of the Nigerian population is currently living without...

Maritime Revenue Surges to N1.83trn in Two Years – Oyetola

Maritime Revenue Surges to N1.83trn in Two Years - Oyetola The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday said Nigeria’s maritime sector had recorded significant improvements under this administration, citing the elimination of piracy, clearance of Apapa port gridlock, rising revenue and...

Robust Stakeholder Engagement as Secret of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Success, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba

‎Tax reform in Nigeria has historically triggered suspicion before support. But this time, something different is unfolding. Beyond the legislative fine print, the real innovation lies in how the reform is being communicated and implemented, through deliberate, structured stakeholder engagement.

PenCom Channels N28trn into Infrastructure Financing

PenCom Channels N28trn into Infrastructure Financing   The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled plans to establish a pension-backed investment consortium aimed at financing critical infrastructure projects using the industry’s asset base of over N28tn. The proposal was announced at the First Quarter 2026 Pension Industry Leadership...

NSIA’s Assets Hit N4.88trn, Shows Robust Growth

NSIA's Assets Hit N4.88trn, Shows Robust Growth The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)  has reported a rise in its net asset value to N4.88tn for the 2025 financial year, driven by improved earnings, disciplined investment strategy, and sustained growth across its portfolio. The Managing Director of...

World Bank Boosts Nigeria’s Agriculture with $500m

World Bank Boosts Nigeria’s Agriculture with $500m   The World Bank has approved a $500m International Development Association credit to boost Nigeria’s agricultural sector under a new programme targeting smallholder farmers, value chains, and food security. The funding will support the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth...