Business

• * Optimistic That If Sustained, Would Reduce Cost-of-Living Pressures And Support Macroeconomic Stability

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has welcomed the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which show an easing of inflation rate in the economy.

By Our Reporter

Managing Director/CEO, Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, Mr Olatunde Amolegbe, has projected that Nigeria’s digital economy revenue will reach $18.30 billion by 2026, as against $5.09 billion in 2019 and $9.97 billion in 2021.

• * Vows To Transform Africa By Making It Self-sufficient In Cement, Clinker

By Tony Aniagboso (Industry/Real Sector Correspondent)

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have received over N3.3 trillion in dividends over the last 15 years. Aside from this impressive dividend payout, the shareholders have also significantly benefited from the capital appreciation of the cement stock.

• * Or Render Unreserved Apologies

By Steve Osuji

Though the comment elicited pure, undiluted outrage one dithered in commenting about it initially.

First, Igbo hating seems like a norm for Abike; a trait she cannot help. It seems to have lodge in her DNA like a shrapnel. A number of times, in her unguarded moments, her true colours would peek from the horizon like the rising sun.

By Betrand Osagie (Trade & Investment Reporter)

Nigerian Export Promotions Council, NEPC, played a significant role at the just concluded maiden Lagos Trade Fair. NEPC, enhanced the export capabilites of entrepreneurs at the Fair.

By Kayode Ojelade (Finance Correspondent, in Ikeja, Lagos)

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a reminder to all employers in Lagos State to fulfill their statutory obligation to file annual tax returns for the 2024 financial year on or before January 31, 2025.