Demand for corporate and secured loans strengthened significantly in the second quarter of 2026 as improving economic conditions, stronger banking sector liquidity and increased lender confidence encouraged Nigerian banks to expand credit to businesses and households, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. The bank disclosed this in […]
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N68.32tn Budget Faces Credibility Test as Deficit Hits N31.45tn — BudgIT ……Says Budget Ambitious But Unrealistic, Warns of Pre-Election Spending Risks ……..Only 54% of Budget Backed by Revenue
Civic technology organisation, BudgIT, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s N68.32tn 2026 budget, describing it as ambitious but largely unrealistic given the country’s weak revenue base, widening fiscal deficit and growing debt obligations. In a analysis of the approved fiscal plan, BudgIT warned that the […]
Nigeria Risks 27.5% US Tariffs Under Proposed Trade Measures
Nigeria could face tariffs of up to 27.5 per cent on exports to the United States under a proposed trade measure by the US government targeting countries accused of failing to adequately prevent the importation of goods linked to forced labour. The proposal, announced by the Office […]
DataPro Warns Rising Debt Costs, Fiscal Strain Threaten Sovereign Credit Ratings
A new report by DataPro has warned that mounting fiscal constraints, rising debt servicing costs, and external vulnerabilities are increasingly putting pressure on sovereign credit ratings, particularly in emerging and commodity-dependent economies. In its latest monthly publication titled “Unlocking Sovereign Rating Factors,” the firm said while sovereign credit […]
Nigeria Shifts To Public Policy Partnership, Deepens Private Sector Role
The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at deepening private sector participation in economic management, marking a shift from traditional public-private partnerships (PPP) to a broader “public policy–private partnership” approach designed to drive investment-led growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the […]
HSM Market To Hit $3.51bn By 2031 On Cybersecurity Demand
The global hardware security modules (HSM) market is set for steady expansion, with projections indicating it will reach $3.51bn by 2031, driven by rising cybersecurity investments and increasing demand for robust encryption key management solutions, according to a new report released by Mordor Intelligence. The market, valued […]
SEC Orders Asset Freeze On Individuals, Entities Over Terror Links
The Securities and Exchange Commission has directed all capital market operators to immediately freeze assets linked to 10 individuals and three entities newly designated under Nigeria’s sanctions regime, in a move aimed at strengthening efforts to combat terrorism financing. In a circular issued to operators, the […]
CBN Warns Against Naira Abuse, Promotes Clean Currency Culture
The Central Bank of Nigeria has renewed its warning against the abuse and mishandling of the naira, urging Nigerians to treat the national currency with respect as a symbol of sovereignty, while reaffirming its commitment to economic stability and ongoing monetary reforms. The apex bank said it remains focused […]
‘Future of Financial Journalism Lies In Human, AI Collaboration’ — Datapro
The management of Datapro has emphasised that the future of financial journalism will depend on a careful balance between artificial intelligence and human judgment, warning that while AI is transforming reporting, trust and credibility must remain paramount. This position was made known during a specialised training for journalists […]
DataPro Begins Training For Media Practitioners On Credit Rating
DataPro, Nigeria’s Technology-driven Credit Rating Agency (CRA) has announced March 26th 2026 as the date for its annual virtual training for media practitioners. According to the agency in a statement, the training program was conceived by the company in 2021 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) […]