The Facts About Nigeria’s Debts Burden Under Tinubu’s Watch By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba With political campaigning unofficially underway for the 2027 general elections, Economic Confidential observes that Nigeria’s mounting debt burden under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become a central theme in debates...

CBN’s Steady Hand on Personal Loans: Doing Things Differently, Expecting Different Results, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   “Insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting different results” - Albert Einstein As someone who has observed Nigeria’s financial terrain for years, I can confidently say that...

No Dividends, No Excuses: CBN’s Tough Love for Nigerian Banks, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   There are moments in the life of an economy when hard decisions must be made not for applause or popularity, but to preserve the future. One such moment has arrived in...

Naira Stability Boosts Nigeria’s FX Reserves Outlook to $41bn - Report  ‎Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves are projected to rise to $41 billion by the end of 2025, supported by improved investor confidence, planned external borrowings, and a stronger naira. This projection, contained in a mid-year...

Naira Gains Ground, Appreciates by ₦10.33 Against Dollar Across Markets ‎The Naira recorded fresh gains against the US dollar on Thursday, July 10, strengthening in both the official and parallel markets. ‎In the black market, currency dealers in Abuja told Economic Confidential that the naira traded...

Naira Holds Firm Against Dollar in Official, Black Market  ‎The Nigerian Naira remained steady against the US dollar on Wednesday, July 9, in both the official and parallel markets. ‎In the black market, currency dealers in Abuja told Economic Confidential that the naira exchanged at ₦1,540/$1...