Sixty-six years of independence. A new economic chapter. A nation moving forward with renewed confidence. Edge Of The World A Brighter Tomorrow Today, Nigeria celebrates 66 years as an independent nation . On 1 October 1960, the Nigerian flag was raised over a free and sovereign country. Sixty-six years later, that same flag represents a nation of extraordinary people, immense natural resources, entrepreneurial energy, cultural strength and enormous potential. This Independence Day is therefore more than a celebration of our history. It is a moment to recognise how far Nigeria has travelled and to look with confidence towards where the country is going. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day address captures the moment in a powerful way: Nigeria is moving from reform to prosperity. A NEW ECONOMIC DIRECTION Since 2023, the Federal Government has undertaken major reforms across foreign exchange, public finance, taxation, investment, education, energy and infrastructure. ...
Is Nigeria finally building the industrial foundation of a modern economy? Edge Of The World Nigeria is Building When we talk about Nigeria building for the future, we usually talk about highways, railways, airports, housing and power. But there is another question hiding underneath all of it: Who makes the materials? Who makes the steel? Who produces the cement? Who processes the minerals? Who manufactures the machinery? Who builds the components? And how much of that economic value remains in Nigeria? That may be one of the most important questions in Nigeria's next chapter. A COUNTRY THAT NEEDS TO BUILD — AT SCALE Nigeria is urbanising, expanding its cities and facing enormous demand for housing, transport, electricity, industrial facilities and public infrastructure. That means construction is not a side story in the Nigerian economy. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, construction accounted for 4.85% of real GDP in Q1 2026 , while manufacturin...