Nigeria’s public debt rises to ₦149.39trn amid naira depreciation
Nigeria’s total debt has surged to ₦149.39 trillion, largely driven by naira depreciation and increased borrowing, new figures from the DMO show. Analysts warn of fiscal instability.
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INTERPOL: Nigeria ranks among Africa’s top three for ransomware threats in 2024
Nigeria recorded 3,459 ransomware threat detections in 2024, placing it third in Africa, according to INTERPOL’s latest cyberthreat report.
Beans price drops by more than 100 percent across markets
Farmers and traders have credited this year’s bumper harvest for the steep drop in beans and cowpea prices, now down by over 50% from 2024 levels.
Nigeria ranked 12th poorest country by 2025 GDP per capita — Report
Nigeria has been ranked the 12th poorest country in the world by GDP per capita, according to new IMF data published by Visual Capitalist.
Tanker explosions have killed more than 1,500 in Nigeria – NEMA
NEMA warns against fuel scooping and calls for urgent action to prevent tanker disasters.
17 million Nigerians left the country in 2023 – NANTA
Over 17 million Nigerians travelled out of the country in 2023, NANTA says, as it plans to host the first Eastern Travel Market in Uyo this August.
Loan defaults cost Nigerian banks ₦3.77tn since 2023 — Top lenders hit hardest
Nigerian banks booked ₦3.77 trillion in loan losses from 2023 to Q1 2025, driven by naira devaluation and inflation pressures.
DStv price hikes cost Multichoice Nigeria 1.4 million subscribers in two years
Multichoice Nigeria lost 1.4 million subscribers in two years, citing inflation, fuel scarcity, and repeated price hikes as key factors.
Nigeria ranks 124th in global gender gap report, trends toward male majority
Global gender parity stands at 68.8%, with WEF warning it would take 123 years to close the gap worldwide.
World’s most revenue efficient companies
A new chart shows OnlyFans generating a staggering $37.6 million per employee, far ahead of tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.