The biggest business risks Nigerian entrepreneurs face in 2026
Nigerian entrepreneurs continue to navigate a challenging business environment in 2026. While opportunities remain in technology, agriculture, retail and services,... Read more.
Nigeria’s 10 Fastest-Growing SMEs of 2025
Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises remained central to economic activity in 2025, even as inflation, exchange rate pressure and operating costs affected... Read more.
Nigeria faces fiscal strain as revenue underperforms in 2025
Nigeria’s 2025 federal budget is under pressure as revenue collection has consistently fallen below projections, according to analysts. Mid-year figures... Read more.
Commercial paper issuances push Nigeria’s capital market to N753bn in seven months
Nigeria’s capital market mobilised N753 billion within seven months, largely driven by increased issuance of commercial papers, according to the Securities and... Read more.
$500m financing targets Nigerian SMEs as access to credit remains limited
…World Bank-backed funding focuses on small businesses A $500 million financing programme approved for Nigeria is set to support micro, small and medium-sized... Read more.
How Nigeria’s biggest 2025 deals changed the way companies raise money
Nigeria’s largest market transactions in 2025 marked a shift in how companies approached funding. Rather than pursuing conventional capital raises, firms... Read more.
World Bank approve $500m loan to Nigeria, to boost small business financing
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan facility to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The approval, confirmed... Read more.
Nigerian stock market closes week with strong investor gains
The Nigerian equities market ended last week on a positive note, with investors recording gains across several listed companies. Market data released today shows... Read more.
Why Dangote Cement cost more in Nigeria than in foreign markets
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has explained why cement produced in Nigeria is often sold at a higher price locally than in export markets. His comments,... Read more.
CBN revokes licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes over regulatory breaches
On 17 December 2025 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed the revocation of the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings... Read more.
