The Business NG - May 05, 2025

In this issue

Today’s edition of BusinessNG delves into Nigeria’s ambitious economic roadmap for 2025, centered on the federal government’s 4.6% GDP growth target. The paper examines the fiscal strategies underpinning this projection, including fuel subsidy reforms, revenue expansion initiatives, and increased capital expenditure. A key highlight is the ₦54.2 trillion national budget—the largest in Nigeria’s history—which reflects the administration’s aggressive push to stimulate economic growth through infrastructure development, energy transition, digital innovation, and agricultural revitalization.

The edition also analyzes the resilience of Nigeria’s financial markets, particularly the equity market, which recorded a ₦1.95 trillion gain in January 2025 despite inflationary pressures and naira volatility. Experts featured in the publication assess how investor confidence, policy consistency, and ongoing macroeconomic reforms are likely to shape outcomes. With a mix of optimism and caution, BusinessNG offers readers a detailed view of the forces driving Nigeria’s economic transformation in the year ahead.