Economy
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24Can global economy survive a protracted U.S./Israel–Iran war?
BY KAYODE ADEBIYI On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a coordinated military campaign against Iran, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” and...
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41Nigeria’s Petrol consumption drops to 56.9million litres daily
Nigeria’s average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, fell to 56.9 million litres in February 2026, down...
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38Anxiety as N1,200/Litr new Petrol Price Triggers 100% Rise in Transport Fare
BONNY AMADI WITH AGENCY REPORT Nigeria, with a refinery that sources crude locally, is currently hard hit on rising petrol price, by...
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45Petrol Price may hit N1,500, as Dangote Refinery Increases Price again
now sells at N1,175/litre BY BONNY AMADI Pump price of petrol in home to Africa’s largest producer of crude may hit N1500...
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29Subdued Demands Drag Nigerian Local, Eurobond Markets Lower
The Nigerian secondary bond market closed the week on a bearish note, reflecting subdued demand across most maturities. Trading activity remained relatively...
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Tension Rises as petrol price hike sparks fresh public rage, transport fares rise, hardship across Nigeria
Nigerians have voiced widespread frustration following the latest increase in petrol prices, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised the...
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38Equity investors See N2.67tn Profits in five days as Market Cap’ Climbs to N126.43trn
BY BONNY AMADI The Nigerian equities market closed the week on a positive note, recovering part of the losses recorded in the...
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38Food security: How Ebonyi is powering Nigeria’s rice revolution
BY CHRISTIAN OGBONNA Ebonyi, aptly titled the ‘Salt of the Nation,’ is blessed with both vast mineral wealth and fertile plains suited...
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40FEC approves 100% annual pay as gratuity for retiring federal civil servants
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a new exit benefit scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent...
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40Poor governance responsible for Nigeria’s rising poverty—Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential front-runner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the 2023 Labour Party candidate, has outlined the reasons why...
