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Latest Business and Economy News in Nigeria
Nigeria’s economy is constantly evolving, and understanding the forces behind it is essential for businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and everyday consumers. The Business section of Naija Daily News delivers trusted reporting on the latest economic developments, financial markets, corporate activities, and policies shaping the nation’s economy.
Our coverage includes banking and finance, the Central Bank of Nigeria, inflation, exchange rates, oil and gas, taxation, investments, entrepreneurship, startups, and major corporate announcements. We also report on market trends and economic policies that influence businesses and households across the country.
- Feb 2026February 25, 2026
2026 Budget boost as oil prices rises on U.S.–Iran tensions
Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as tensions between the United States and Iran…
- February 25, 2026
Dangote refinery to pump 65m liters petrol into Nigeria market daily
Dangote Petroleum Refinery will supply between 60 million and 65 million litres of petrol…
- February 24, 2026
CBN cuts interest rate to 26.5% as MPC eases policy
By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate…
- February 19, 2026
Dangote refinery expands maritime infrastructure, targets 600 vessels annually
The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical, David Bird, has disclosed that…
- February 19, 2026
Unity, Providus bank merger on track after court, regulatory approvals
The proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited has moved closer…
- February 18, 2026
Dangote projects naira could strengthen to N1,100/$1 in 2026
By Deborah Nnamdi Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has projected that the…
- February 18, 2026
Abdulsamad Rabiu’s net worth climbs to $12.3bn on BUA Foods, cement
Photo: AbdulSamad Rabiu By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian industrialist Abdulsamad Rabiu has seen his net…
- February 17, 2026
Dangote names daughters as head of key units in new executive structure
A leadership reshuffle has been announced at the Dangote Group, with founder Aliko Dangote…
- February 17, 2026
Dangote signs $400 mln equipment deal with China’s XCMG
…Deal to speed up refinery expansion Nigeria’s Dangote Group has signed a $400 million…
- February 16, 2026
Inflation falls to 15.1% in January, brightens economy prospects
…Food prices remain high By Douglas Maha, Abuja Nigeria’s inflation rate continued its slow…






