Economic Diversification
Nigeria’s Foreign Trade Climbs to ₦41.44tn as Export Diversification Remains Weak
By Benson Daniel Nigeria’s total merchandise trade rose to ₦41.44 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting a strong increase in trade...
Women Miners Seek Greater Access to Resources Through NextGen Programmes
By Benson Daniel Women operating in Nigeria’s mining sector are seeking greater access to financial resources, technical support, training and business opportunities as...
Five Companies Lead Nigeria’s $120m Non Oil Export Drive
By Benson Daniel Five Nigerian companies have emerged as major contributors to the country’s $120 million non oil export haul, highlighting the growing...
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rehabilitation Stalls as Eno Administration Pushes Tourism Projects
By Benson Daniel The rehabilitation of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly complex has come under renewed scrutiny following reports that work...
Banks Increase Agricultural Lending to N3.86tn as Oil and Gas Credit Declines
By Benson Daniel Nigerian banks have increased their exposure to the agricultural sector, with credit to agriculture rising to N3.86 trillion as lending...
FG Targets 2.3% GDP Contribution, Two Million Jobs From Creative Sector by 2030
By Benson Daniel The Federal Government has set a target for Nigeria’s creative sector to contribute roughly 2.3 per cent to the nation’s...
New Book Calls for Stronger Government Focus on Tourism
By Benson Daniel A new book on Nigeria’s tourism sector has called for stronger government attention and greater investment in the industry, arguing...
Nigerian Authorities Arrest Chinese Nationals in Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Nasarawa
Nigerian authorities have arrested several Chinese nationals in Nasarawa State over their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities, as the government intensifies efforts...
