Nigeria’s dependence on imported steel is becoming an increasingly expensive burden on the economy, with official trade data showing that the country spent more than ₦1 trillion on iron and steel imports in 2025. The figure highlights a long-standing contradiction in Nigeria’s industrial policy: while the country continues to spend heavily on imported steel products, […]
Nigeria’s economic reform agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to generate sharp debate among economists, policymakers and political leaders, with growing questions over whether improving macroeconomic indicators will eventually translate into better living conditions for ordinary citizens. While government officials argue that recent reforms have stabilized key areas of the economy and laid the […]
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Central banks play a pivotal role in stabilizing a nation’s currency and economy through the implementation of monetary policies. However, their actions are often misunderstood, especially during times of economic challenges. According to PwC, it is crucial for central banks to communicate their objectives clearly and effectively to foster a proper understanding and positive public […]
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The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill to prohibit the use of foreign currencies, such as the US dollar, for payments and transactions within the country. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta North, the bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, to Prohibit the Use […]
