Economy Archives - Ikeja Bird

Nigeria’s Rising Debt: Impact on Ikeja Residents, Businesses

Ikejabird — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:44:41 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi When news broke that Nigeria’s debt profile had grown again, many Nigerians asked the same question: “Is the government borrowing more money just …

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How Ikeja Youth Entrepreneurs Survive Rising Costs

Ikejabird — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:29:11 +0000

By Suad Ayinla. Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi What does it really mean when we say Lagos youths are “running the economy” and why does that story, in many ways, start …

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₦13.3tn Stock Market Loss: What It Means for Your Money

Ikejabird — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi Nigeria’s stock market has recorded its biggest monthly decline on record, with investors losing about ₦13.3 trillion in market value after weeks of heavy sell-offs on the …

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FG Bans Imports Across Key Sectors: Are Prices Set to Rise Again?

Ikejabird — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:27:40 +0000

By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Nigeria’s latest import ban list across multiple sectors is raising concerns about its potential impact on the cost of living. Introduced as part …

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Lagos Debt Hits ₦1.04 Trillion: What Is Ikeja Getting in Return?

Ikejabird — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:19:55 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi On paper, it’s just a number. But in reality?It’s heavier than traffic on Allen on a Monday morning. According to the Debt Management …

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Could Flexible Work Models Be the Key to Surviving Nigeria’s Rising Fuel Costs?

Ikejabird — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:06:10 +0000

By Ejiofor Toochi Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi As global fuel prices continue to rise, concerns are growing about the long-term impact on economies like Nigeria, where both businesses and individuals …

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Lagos Food Vendors Hit Hard: The True Impact of the Economic Crisis on the Local Food Industry

Ikejabird — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:43:24 +0000

The ongoing economic challenges have hit hard across various sectors, especially the food industry. We hit the streets of Lagos to speak directly with food vendors about how the rising …

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