The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled an optimistic macroeconomic outlook for 2026, projecting real GDP growth at 4.49% and headline inflation easing to 12.94% on average.

Growth vs. Stability: The Difficult Trade-offs of MPC’s 2025 Decisions, by Kabir Abdulsalam   If monetary policy were a balancing act, 2025 was the year the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) walked a particularly narrow rope. On one side lay the danger of...

Nigeria’s technology sector in 2025 marked a decisive shift from survival mode to consolidation, as operators, startups, regulators and policymakers navigated economic headwinds while laying firmer foundations for long-term digital growth.

Bank Loans to Manufacturers Drops by N2.17trn    Manufacturers have sharply reduced their exposu re to bank loans in the past year, repaying an estimated N2.17tn as high interest rates and rising operating costs weigh on the sector. Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest quarterly...

Banks' Bad Loans Surge as CBN Ends Forbearance   Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a rise in bad loans in 2025 after the Central Bank of Nigeria withdrew the regulatory forbearance granted to lenders during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the apex bank’s latest macroeconomic outlook report. The...

Naira Ends 2025 Strong at ₦1,429/$1, Steady at Parallel Market on Jan 1 The naira closed 2025 on a positive note, settling at ₦1,429/$1 on December 31 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). In contrast, the local currency sustained its strength for the fourth consecutive...