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The United Nations says record inflation, climate shocks and on-going conflicts are projected to push the number of food insecure Nigerians to 33 million in 2025. 

WFP: 33 Million Nigerians will face food insecurity by August 2025

Nigeria is urging China to remove trade tariff in extension to the gesture given to 33 other African countries, stating that the move will deepen economic cooperation and boost trade in areas critical to Nigeria’s development goals. 

China-Africa tariff exemptions: Why is Nigeria excluded? 

The Founder and CEO of Ckrowd.com, Kayode Adebayo believes the creation of the creative and tourism infrastructure corporation is a move in the right direction that puts the experts and the private sector in the driver’s seat. 

Ckrowd: Creative & tourism infrastructure corporation puts private sector in driver’s seat

KPMG believes technology has become indispensable as tax regulations evolve and become more complex. 

How technology can help address tax gaps in Nigeria

Data from Stears Africa Capital report shows that in 2024, debt and structured financing became a more prominent feature of the landscape with Southern and East Africa continuing to lead in deal volume. 

Stears: New energy & infrastructure deals change balance in West Africa 

Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment to provide Artificial Intelligence skilling for 1 million Nigerians. 

Microsoft invests $1mn to drive AI skills for Nigerians

Data from Africa: The Big Deal shows 40 startups in Africa announced a total of $289 million in funding in January this year, with equity financing dominating. 

Will African startups sustain funding momentum?

There is a growing trend of African millionaires moving to Dubai lured by the soaring real estate market and tax-free, investment-friendly environment the city offers. 

What does Africa’s wealth flows to Dubai mean for the future?

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows Nigeria’s rebased All Items index in January this year was 110.68, while headline inflation on a year-on-year basis stood at 24.48 per cent in the month under review.  

Does Nigeria’s rebased CPI data reflect market realities?

Crowdfunding is no longer just an option for small-scale charity drives or creative Projects, it has become a legitimate, regulated avenue for business financing. 

Growth boosters: Crowdfunding democratising capital raise & investments

Nigeria’s proposed 2025 spending plan has debt servicing pegged at 14.3 trillion naira with fiscal deficit at 13 trillion and a deficit to GDP ratio of 1.5 per cent. 

Unpacking Nigeria’s 2025 spending plan

Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahamoud Youssouf has emerged as the new African Union Chairperson, with Algerian diplomat Selma Haddadi elected as deputy chairperson. 

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