Economy/Finance

Economy/Finance

Nigeria's Economy Is Growing, But Not for the People Who Live in It

Nigeria's economy grew 3.87% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years. Yet 141 million Nigerians could be living in poverty by 2026. The gap between Nigeria's economic numbers and the reality of its people is not just wide, it's not felt at all.

Ghana Just Made Its National ID Card a Payment Card, And It Could Change Everything

Ghana just turned its national ID card into a payment card. No bank account, no Visa, no Mastercard; just your ID and yo...

By Owobu Maureen

Economy/Finance

LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14 After Portal Crisis

LIRS has extended the Lagos individual income tax filing deadline to April 14, 2026, after its eTax portal crashed just ...

By Precious O. Unusere

Economy/Finance

How Does Nigeria Lose ₦40 Trillion Every Year to Power Outages, And Still Live in Darkness?

How does Nigeria lose over ₦40 trillion every year to power outages, despite decades of reforms, privatization, and bill...

By Owobu Maureen