Premium Times reports Nigeria recorded a balance-of-payments surplus in Q3 2025, supported by oil exports and diaspora remittances.
Nigeria says it plans to deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with China in 2026, focusing on cooperation that supports development priorities.
Meta is buying AI‑agent startup Manus as it ramps up agentic systems, automation tools and competition with major AI platforms.
Saudi Arabia reportedly struck a Yemen coastal target it says was linked to a drone shipment for UAE-aligned separatists, raising fresh regional tension risks.
Iran designated the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization, deepening a diplomatic rift and raising questions about sanctions and maritime security.
In coverage from PUNCH, Afreximbank is moving toward a pan-African “gold bank” concept via a formal partnership with Egypt’s central bank, aimed at building structured value chains…
Figures cited by PUNCH show the Central Bank of Nigeria expects external reserves to climb to about $51.04bn in 2026, up from a projected $45bn in 2025, based on assumptions about …
In an update published by PUNCH, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s balance-of-payments data shows foreign direct investment rose to about $720 million in Q3 2025—well above the prior q…
The US has pledged $2bn for UN humanitarian work while demanding major agency reforms. The conditions attached could reshape 2026 relief priorities and programme design.
The World Bank is warning of rising debt pressures and urging export diversification and fiscal reforms. Higher global rates and servicing costs are squeezing developing economies, including Nigeria.