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Nigeria reports 33% surge in net forex inflows for Q1 2026
Nigeria's net forex inflow reached $20.33 billion in Q1 2026, a 33.8 percent increase driven largely by autonomous sources, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Administration Over Tax Reform Strategy
Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Tinubu government's tax reform approach, arguing that imposing higher taxes on a struggling economy will not lead to prosperity.
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Tinubu, Stating Economic Statistics Do Not Feed Nigerians
Atiku Abubakar has hit out at President Tinubu, arguing that positive economic indicators mean little when citizens are struggling with poverty and food insecurity.
Soludo Urges Anambra and Delta to Partner as Economic Twin Engines
Governor Chukwuma Soludo calls for strategic economic synergy between Delta and Anambra states while urging a shift toward local manufacturing and concrete business partnerships at investment summits.
Taiwo Oyedele Urges Delta State to Leverage Resources for Economic Growth
Taiwo Oyedele, head of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, challenged Delta State officials to shift focus from resource wealth to strategic execution to drive development.
Nigerian Cleric Questions Celebratory Culture During National Crises
Apostle John Okoriko of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church has urged Nigerians to shift from celebratory habits to intensive prayer and fasting as the nation faces ongoing security and economic difficulties.
Frank Edoho Labels Lagos Property Market as ‘Armed Robbery’ Over High Prices
Broadcaster Frank Edoho has criticized Lagos's surging real estate market, comparing local property prices unfavorably to international luxury assets and questioning the source of funds for such high-end homes.
Vice President Shettima Encourages Investment in Delta State’s Economic Opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on global and local investors to capitalize on the economic strengths of Delta State, asserting that healthy competition among states is essential for national prosperity.
Okonjo-Iweala: Delta State has Potential to Challenge Lagos as Nigeria’s Economic Powerhouse
WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala argues that Delta State can mirror Lagos as a key economic hub by focusing on Special Economic Zones, value-added production, and the blue economy.
The Global Leaders in Quality of Life for 2026
A new Wharton School study names the top 10 countries for quality of life in 2026, with Sweden taking the lead and European nations dominating the rankings.