Finance Why Halloween Candy Prices Are Spiking and How to Keep Your Budget Sweet October 30, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Halloween candy prices have jumped sharply in 2026, leaving many shoppers nervous. Learn what’s driving the rise and smart ways to stretch your budget.
Finance Naira’s Free Fall Deepens: Dollar-to-naira Rate Hits New Low Amid Market Turbulence October 26, 2026 Editorial Team The dollar-to-naira rate slides to N1,367.61 per USD on October 26, 2026, extending the naira’s free fall and raising concerns for businesses and consumers across Africa.
Education Tinubu’s Policies Push Nigeria’s Middle Class Toward Poverty October 18, 2026 Editorial Team Peter Ameh argues that Tinubu’s economic agenda has turned Nigeria’s middle class into beggars, sparking a crisis that threatens the nation’s stability.
Finance Bank of Uganda Rate Hike to 12% as Currency and Inflation Pressures Mount October 15, 2026 Editorial Team The Bank of Uganda rate hike pushes borrowing costs to 12% as the shilling weakens and inflation looms. Analysts warn of ripple effects across East Africa’s economies.
Finance CBN Reaffirms Single-digit Inflation Target as FG Rolls Out Tax Credits to Attract Investors October 14, 2026 Editorial Team The Central Bank of Nigeria restates its single-digit inflation target while the Federal Government launches tax credits to lure investors, signalling a coordinated push for macro‑stability and growth.
Finance CAN Ex‑president Urges Tinubu to Act on Insecurity, Hunger and Inflation October 2, 2026 Editorial Team Former CAN president Samson Olasupo Ayokunle calls on President Tinubu to urgently address insecurity, hunger and inflation across Nigeria, warning that inaction deepens the crisis.
Finance Tinubu Vows Lower Cost of Living for Nigerians – What It Means for 2026 and Beyond October 1, 2026 Editorial Team President Bola Tinubu promises to bring down the cost of living in Nigeria, pledging agricultural reforms and price‑stabilisation measures that could reshape everyday expenses for millions.
Business Petrol and Gas Surges Drive Cost of Living Nigeria Beyond Reach September 20, 2026 Editorial Team As petrol and gas prices surge across the country, the cost of living Nigeria faces severe strain in 2026. Analysts warn that palliatives and wage awards alone cannot resolve the…
Finance Rent Rises 2026 Set to Speed Up: Gloomy Outlook for Tenants September 14, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Tenants face a bleak 2026 as rent rises are projected to accelerate, with annual increases of 4%‑5% threatening household budgets across major markets.
Finance Nigeria’s 2026 Data Narrative: Reform Triumph or Post-crisis Recovery? September 7, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria's 2026 economic data narrative reveals a complex picture where economic resilience meets policy impact, challenging whether growth stems from structural reforms or post-disruption recovery dynamics.
