Nigerian economy
Africa's economic giant Nigeria at a 'critical juncture'
While oil prices have gone up slightly, the outlook remains sombre for a country where crude accounts for about 90% of foreign-exchange earnings and half of...
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Nigerians turn to traditional brew as economy staggers
The vinegary alcoholic beverage has been made here for generations from the fermented grains of sorghum and millet and consumed as a traditional alternative to beer.
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Nigeria will sign Africa free trade agreement – presidency
Nigeria, the largest economy on the continent, was one of the last countries that had not committed to signing the deal and its decision to join the bloc will significantly bolster its clout.
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In Nigeria's Lagos, aquatic weed plagues waterways
The spread of the invasive species of fast-growing plant is not only damaging transport links in Nigeria's economic capital, built on a lagoon dotted with islands.
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Nigeria's economy grew 1.9% in 2018: data
GDP also rose by 2.38% in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter in 2017.
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'Beer wars': big brewers target Nigerian drinkers
For years, Nigerian Breweries has dominated the sector with brands including Gulder, Star and top-of-the-range Heineken.
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Nigeria's Buhari starts presidential election campaign
Voters go to the polls on 16 February, four years after Buhari's landmark victory which saw him become the first opposition candidate in Nigerian history to defeat a sitting president.
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Nigerian govt confident about investment despite HSBC, UBS exit
The Nigerian government says it's confident of reaching a settlement with MTN after accusing it of suddenly withdrawing a large amount of foreign capital out of the country.
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Restructuring Nigeria becomes an election issue
Nigeria's former vice-president Atiku Abubakar said this week he was in favour of handing more powers to the country's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory if he wins in February next year.
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Nigeria's Buhari says delighted that economy is improving
Nigeria is in its second year of recession and has been contending with a currency crisis and dollar shortages brought on by low oil prices.
