September 17, 2026
Nigeria Reviews Saudi Air Deal to Secure More Hajj Flight Slots
Nigeria is reviewing its 1978 air services agreement with Saudi Arabia as it seeks more Hajj airlift slots for Nigerian airlines ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage.
September 17, 2026
Nigeria Begins Review of 2025 Tax Laws Ahead of 2027 Finance Bill
Nigeria has begun a six-week review of its 2025 tax laws, focusing on VAT, withholding tax, capital gains, multiple taxation and compliance.
September 17, 2026
Nigeria, Chad Deepen Digital Cooperation on Fibre and AI
Nigeria and Chad are expanding digital cooperation, with proposed fibre connectivity, AI, cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure projects.
September 17, 2026
Nigeria Targets $750 Million Investment With New Cloud Policy
Nigeria has launched a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at attracting up to $750 million in private investment into cloud and data infrastructure within 24 months, as the Federal Government…
September 17, 2026
Dangote Refinery IPO Rush Overwhelms Nigerian Investment Apps
The rush to buy shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overwhelmed several Nigerian digital investment platforms, exposing the pressure that mass retail participation can place on the country's rapidly…
September 16, 2026
Bonny Light Hits $126.32 as Rising Crude Prices Put Fresh Pressure on Nigeria’s Petrol Market
Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude has climbed to $126.32 per barrel, adding fresh pressure to an already expensive domestic petrol market and raising questions about where pump prices could go if…
September 16, 2026
Dangote Refinery IPO Opens as Nigeria’s Biggest Public Share Sale Targets ₦2.15 Trillion
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has opened its initial public offering, giving retail and institutional investors an opportunity to buy shares in one of the country’s largest industrial assets.…
September 16, 2026
Nigeria Returns to J.P. Morgan Bond Benchmark After 11 Years
Nigeria's Federal Government bonds have returned to a J.P. Morgan bond benchmark for the first time in 11 years, giving naira-denominated government securities renewed exposure to international fixed-income investors. J.P.…
September 16, 2026
Nigeria Inflation Falls to 15.39% as Food Prices Slow in August
Nigeria's inflation rate fell to 15.39% in August 2026 as monthly inflation slowed to 0.71% and food inflation dropped to 19.57%.
September 16, 2026
Nigeria’s $5bn Swap Deal Faces Fresh Fitch Warning Over Debt Risks
Fitch has renewed warnings over Nigeria’s $5bn Total Return Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank, citing transparency, liquidity and debt-restructuring risks.