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Trump’s Tariffs Put $10bn US-Nigeria Trade at Risk

Trump's Tariffs Put $10bn US-Nigeria Trade at Risk   The newly imposed 14 per cent tariff by US President Donald Trump on exports by Nigerian businesses presents a significant risk to the $10bn annual exports to the United States, potentially disrupting key sectors such as oil...

N2.4trn Recapitalisation Fund Raised by Banks Through Capital Market – SEC DG

N2.4trn Recapitalisation Fund Raised by Banks Through Capital Market - SEC DG   Nigerian banks have so far raised N2.4 trillion through the capital market in the ongoing recapitalisation of the banking sector directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Director-General of the Securities and...

W’Bank to Approve Nigeria’s $632m Loan Request

The World Bank is set to approve fresh loans totalling $632m to Nigeria today (Monday) amid mounting concerns over the country’s rising debt profile.

How FG Borrowed N1.94trn From Bond Investors

How FG Borrowed N1.94trn From Bond Investors   The Federal Government borrowed a total of N1.94trn from bond investors in the first quarter of 2025, an analysis of bond auction results released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed. However, the amount was raised through Federal Government...

Despite Piracy Decline, Importers Pay $1.5bn War Risk Premium

Despite Piracy Decline, Importers Pay $1.5bn War Risk Premium   Despite the reduction in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, importers paid $1.5bn as war risk insurance premiums on Nigeria-bound cargoes in the last three years. This came as operators, including shipowners and ship captains, rejected...

FRC Act Continues to Govern Financial Reporting, Says Reps

FRC Act Continues to Govern Financial Reporting, Says Reps   The House of Representatives has stated that the Financial Reporting Council Act, 2023 remains operational until amended by the National Assembly. The spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi, made the declaration in a statement issued in Abuja...