OPINION/EDITORIAL

NNPC’s $1.42Bn, N5.57Trn Debt Write-Off and Test of Nigeria’s Fiscal Governance

January 6, 2026 By Blaise Udunze When the Federal Government approved the write-off of about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, it was rightly described as a landmark decision. After years of disputes, reconciliations, […]

Oil Eyes Supply Disruptions as Venezuela Rebuild Talk Falls Flat

January 6, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week.       We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you […]

Why 2026 Must Be the Year Nigeria’s Economy Works for All

January 5, 2026 By Blaise Udunze As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials’ corridors project cautious optimism. One of the official narratives that expresses renewal of hope and confidence is the projection from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the economy […]