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Rising costs, insecurity push Nigeria’s agriculture into contraction
Nigeria’s agriculture sector contracted in January 2026 as rising input costs, insecurity and weak access to finance disrupted farming and agro-allied activities, according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM)…
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SEC raises minimum capital for market operators, sets June 2027 deadline
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reviewed and increased the minimum capital requirements for entities operating in the capital market, with full compliance expected on or before June 30, 2027. The Commission said the new framework applies to all…
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Meet the founders building Nigeria’s fastest-growing phone retail networks
Smartphones have become central to how Nigerians live, work, and earn. What began as a communication tool has evolved into a key part of daily survival and income generation. Across…
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