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- nigeria
Analysis: Nigeria's Tax Reforms Face a Collection Problem
Rates are easier to change than compliance, and the gap between the two defines the outcome.
Emeka Nwosu · 10 July 2026
- business
Nigeria’s China Exports Jump 81% to $2.25 Billion as Zero-Tariff Policy Boosts Trade
Nigeria’s exports to China have surged 81% to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, highlighting new opportunities for Nigerian exporters, manufacturers and digital entrepreneurs as China’s zero-tariff policy boosts trade.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- world
"Who's In Charge" Matters More Than "Where You Are" for Nigerian Business Owners
Political debates over where Nigeria’s leaders are governing from can dominate headlines, but for business owners, the more practical concern is how government decisions affect costs, regulations and operations. Staying informed can help businesses prepare for policy and economic changes.
Global News Arena · 22 September 2026
- climate
Adaptation Finance Remains the Weakest Link in Climate Policy
Money for cutting emissions has grown. Money for coping with warming already locked in has not kept pace.
Clara Hoffmann · 3 July 2026
- world
Why the US-China AI "Notification Mechanism" Should Be on Every Business Owner's Radar
As the US and China discuss a "notification mechanism" for AI risks ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, the real story isn't diplomacy, it's how fast AI policy shifts are starting to reach ordinary businesses.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- technology
Analysis: The Chip Supply Chain Is Diversifying Slowly, and Expensively
New fabrication capacity is being built on three continents, but concentration risk has barely moved.
Mei-Lin Zhao · 4 July 2026
- entertainment
Coyote vs. Acme Box Office: The Movie Warner Bros. Called Worthless Just Beat a $70M Studio Film.
Warner Bros. finished this movie, watched it test well, and decided to write it off as a tax loss instead of releasing it. Three years later it's outrunning a Ridley Scott film in theatres. Somebody at that studio owes an intern an apology.
Reva Mag · 29 August 2026
- asia
Feature: Asian Cities Are Redesigning Around Heat
Shade, water and building codes are becoming emergency policy in the region's largest urban areas.
Priya Raman · 25 July 2026
- world
Tinubu Can Govern From Anywhere, Presidency Says Amid Questions Over Leadership
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu can continue exercising his constitutional powers while outside Nigeria, following questions from Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi about leadership while Tinubu is in Paris and Vice President Kashim Shettima is in the United States.
Global News Arena · 22 September 2026
- world
Russia Election: Kremlin Faces New Test After Expected Victory
United Russia has retained its Duma majority, but with the war in Ukraine ongoing, the real question is how the Kremlin uses this result and what it could mean for global markets.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
Why Russia's Election Result Should Matter to Every African Business Owner Trading Internationally
Russia's parliamentary election outcome was never in doubt, but the ripple effects on oil prices, forex volatility, and global trade are why African business owners should be paying attention anyway.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- business
Nigeria’s $1.3 Billion Delta Steel Revival Deal: What the New Investment Means for Jobs, Industry and the Economy
Nigeria’s $1.3 billion investment to revive Delta Steel Company could reshape the country’s steel industry, create thousands of jobs and unlock new opportunities for businesses, workers and entrepreneurs
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- business
Tony Elumelu’s $500 Million Seplat Investment Is Now Worth Over $1 Billion — What This Means for Nigerian Investors
Tony Elumelu’s $500 million investment in Seplat Energy has more than doubled in value, crossing the $1 billion mark. Here’s what the remarkable gain means for Nigerian investors, wealth creation and long-term ownership.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- opinion
Amazon Affiliate Changes in 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Nigerian Affiliate Marketers
Amazon’s 2026 Associates Program changes are reshaping how affiliate marketers approach commissions, qualifying purchases, content and traffic. Here’s what Nigerian creators need to know and how they can build a more sustainable affiliate business.
Lady NG · 19 August 2026
- business
Over 5,000 Fibre Cuts in Nigeria: How Road Construction Is Putting the Digital Economy at Risk
Nigeria recorded more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts in the first half of 2026, raising fresh concerns about road construction, poor infrastructure coordination and the growing threat to the country’s digital economy.
Lady NG · 14 August 2026
- education
What Happens When Money Enters a Family Business?
When money enters a family business, love and trust can quickly be tested. Here’s how ownership, profit, family expectations and poor financial management can create conflict—and what families can do to protect both the business and their relationships.
Lady NG · 14 August 2026
- business
Why Fibre-Optic Infrastructure Is Critical to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones and internet access. Here is why reliable fibre-optic infrastructure is becoming essential for businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and the country’s digital future.
Lady NG · 12 August 2026
- entertainment
Omotola’s Movie Made Me Think Differently About Money, Success and Building Something of My Own
Omotola’s ₦103 million Mother’s Love may look like a story about box-office success, but beneath the headline is a bigger lesson about revenue, profit, ownership and how ordinary people can turn social media attention into something valuable.
Lady NG · 11 August 2026
- world
Global Economy 2026: What Inflation Means for Businesses, Investors, and Families
As the global economy shifts in 2026, rising costs and economic uncertainty are forcing businesses and families to rethink how they manage money, work, and build additional income.
Adeola Babatunde · 8 August 2026
- business
Revenue vs Profit: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Celebrating Big Sales
A business can generate millions in sales and still struggle financially. Here’s why understanding revenue, expenses, profit and cash flow matters before celebrating big sales.
Lady NG · 5 August 2026
- business
Analysis: The Economics of the AI Build-Out Are Being Tested
Data centre capital spending has grown faster than the revenue it is meant to support. Our markets editor examines what the numbers can and cannot tell us.
Robert Keane · 24 July 2026
- nigeria
Explainer: Why Nigeria's Electricity Problem Is a Financial Problem
Generation capacity is not the binding constraint. Metering, collections and transmission are. A guide to how the sector actually works.
Emeka Nwosu · 21 July 2026
- business
Analysis: Housing Costs Are Now a Labour Market Story
Where people cannot afford to live, employers cannot fill posts, and the effects compound.
Robert Keane · 20 July 2026
- opinion
Opinion: Africa's Debt Debate Needs Better Arithmetic, Not Louder Slogans
Refinancing risk, not the headline stock of debt, is what constrains budgets across the continent.
Daniel Mbeki · 16 July 2026
- climate
Explainer: Why Water Security Is Becoming a Budget Line
Governments that once treated water as an environmental issue are now writing it into finance ministry planning.
Sarah Benali · 2 July 2026
- business
Analysis: What the First Half of 2026 Told Investors
Six months of data point to an economy that is cooling slowly rather than breaking, but the margin for error has narrowed.
Robert Keane · 1 July 2026
- technology
The Semiconductor Map Is Being Redrawn, Slowly
Subsidy programmes in the United States, Europe, Japan and India are shifting capacity, but leading-edge concentration persists.
Mei-Lin Zhao · 27 June 2026
- business
Central Banks Face a Divided Inflation Picture
Services prices, energy costs and tariff pass-through are pulling in different directions across major economies.
Robert Keane · 9 June 2026
- business
Sweeping United States Tariffs Reset the Terms of Global Trade
A new schedule of import duties prompted retaliation, negotiation and a sharp repricing in financial markets.
Robert Keane · 8 April 2025
- nigeria
Nigeria Removes Its Petrol Subsidy
President Bola Tinubu's inauguration-day announcement produced an immediate tripling of pump prices.
Emeka Nwosu · 29 May 2023
- world
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Over Eastern Ukraine
All 298 people on board were killed when the Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur service came down in territory held by armed separatists.
Clara Hoffmann · 17 July 2014
- business
Nigeria Overtakes South Africa as Africa's Largest Economy
A long-delayed revision of national accounts nearly doubled the measured size of Nigerian output.
Emeka Nwosu · 6 April 2014