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A House of Representatives committee has revealed Nigeria loses approximately N8 trillion yearly through tax concessions, waivers, and exemptions, representing substantial revenue leakage that undermines fiscal capacity.
The Federal Government's February 2026 Savings Bond attracted ₦5.9 billion in subscriptions, while fintech firm Nairagram closed a ₦10 billion Commercial Paper issuance within 48 hours, signaling sustained investor appetite for Nigerian fixed-income instruments.
Federal Government and Bank of Agriculture launch continent's biggest farm equipment distribution programme, targeting mechanized farmers across 36 states to address food security challenges.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has directed the Accountant-General and Auditor-General to produce four years of federal accounts while investigating N9.8 billion in GIFMIS payments, as South Africa's Special Investigating Unit secures arrests in a separate R75 million water tanker procurement scandal.
Monica Cash processes over N500 billion in three years of operations while the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce presents economic reforms to UK investors weighing emerging market exposure amid private credit opportunities.
South Africa recorded a 0.5 percentage point decline in unemployment to 31.4% in Q4 2025, while Britain's jobless rate climbed to its highest level in over a decade outside the pandemic period, highlighting divergent labour market trajectories across major economies.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned a corporate executive and his wife for alleged investment fraud involving N740 million, while Kenyan authorities detained three suspects wanted in the United States for financial crimes ahead of extradition proceedings.
Nigeria's headline inflation declined marginally to 15.10% in January 2026 from 15.15% in December, while survey data reveals strong public pressure on the Central Bank to lower lending rates at next week's policy meeting.
Nigeria unveiled its Industrial Policy 2025 while confronting ₦8 trillion in annual revenue losses from concessions, as the government pursues trade expansion and energy infrastructure development to stabilize the economy.
Governments worldwide are intensifying tax pressure on high-net-worth individuals while African financial markets undergo structural shifts, with Nigerian pension funds rotating toward equities and South Africa's central bank mandating greater lending rate transparency.
PenCom's upward revision of equity exposure limits for retirement savings funds could release nearly N1 trillion in immediate liquidity into the Nigerian Exchange, while parallel reforms in tax administration and regional banking policy signal broader structural shifts across West Africa's largest economy.
Africa's untapped gold reserves valued at $1 trillion could provide economic stabilization against currency volatility, while Washington intensifies efforts to establish transparent mineral supply chains that eliminate conflict sourcing and generate sustainable employment across the continent.
Two major corporate legal disputes have emerged across African markets, with Nigerian property firm Familia Limited filing a N5 billion suit against Ardova Plc over prime Lagos real estate, while South African steel manufacturer Cape Gate moves to challenge a Competition Commission warrant.
Guaranty Trust Bank launched a 2.95% airtime loan product while AfriGO partnered with PalmPay for in-app card requests, as financial institutions leverage mobile platforms to expand service accessibility across West Africa.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has launched a review of tax incentives and waivers amid annual revenue losses of N8 trillion, while the Nigeria Revenue Service sets Q2 2026 deadline for large firms to implement e-invoicing systems.