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Nigeria's wood industry is growing as trees are felled in the country's hinterlands and transported to Lagos. But the country's forests are disappearing.

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service has fixed a December 31 deadline for the waiver of penalties and interests for overdue taxes based on full principal payment. Muda Yusuf, the Director of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises joins CNBC Africa to discuss the impact of this on revenue generation and increasing tax nets.

The National Stadium, Surulere, which was once Nigeria's imperial beauty and was built in 1972 by General Yakubu Gowon, has become an abandoned relic as of April 2023.

Household Consumption accounted for the largest share of real Gross Domestic Product at market prices in the first and second quarter of this year according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Femi Oladehin, Partner at Àrgentil Capital Partners joins CNBC Africa to unpack the numbers and drivers of inflation in Nigeria.

On Inside Stuff with Martins Oloja, the multi-award-winning journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian this week talks about the reasons why federalism matters in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani says the country is poised to take its position in the Artificial Intelligence space with the launch of an AI fund and targets the kickoff of the first set of 100 jobs in Lagos. Speaking with CNBC Africa, he notes the recently launched Portal to fast track the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act aims to ensure proper labelling of start-ups.

Lecture topic: For the world to respect Africa. Keynote topic: Federalism is the answer, What is the question?

The Nigerian Exchange in a bid to further deepen the capital market engagements is targeting increased issuances of Islamic Finance instruments especially from Corporates. Jude Chiemeka, Executive Director, Capital Markets at the Nigerian Exchange joins CNBC Africa to discuss partnerships with the Islamic Development Bank Institute and near term outlook for the market.

With Nigeria suffering as talented, young people leave the country for opportunities abroad, the Art X Lagos art fair has been promoting discussions around such issues through nostalgia.

Nigeria is one of the most diverse countries in the world - with an estimate of 400 different ethnic groups. Despite its national borders, tribalism remains deeply rooted in Nigerian society today, sparking insecurity and unrest. But many Gen Z-ers want to break free from being valued based on their ethnicity alone.

Bernard Kalu is a creative artist who tells his story through the click of his camera. His photos capture the city's pulse, documenting the people, events and the environment, shedding light on African social issues.