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Fed Concerns Over Trump’s Policies Contributing to Inflation Risks, Minutes…
At a meeting held a week after President Donald Trump's inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns!-->…
China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amid Economic Uncertainties
China’s central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), decided to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged in!-->…
Govt Contributes GHS9.7 Billion to Sinking Fund for Debt Management-GHANA
The Ghanaian government, under the leadership of the Mahama administration, has made a significant contribution to!-->…
Ghana Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana have seen a decline for the first time in 2025, following a series of price increases earlier!-->…
West Africa Faces Volatile Food Prices Amid Insecurity and Economic…
A recent report by the Food Security Monitor reveals persistent volatility in food prices across West Africa,!-->…
CBN Governor Advocates Stronger Ties with Middle East
In a move to bolster economic relations, Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has!-->…
Naira Devaluation Exaggerates Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Growth Despite Struggling…
Nigeria’s non-oil export sector showed growth in 2024, with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) reporting!-->…
European Markets Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data
European markets are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, despite the ongoing!-->…
CBN Forecasts Job Growth Across Sectors by February 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has forecasted a positive outlook for job growth and increased employment!-->…
CBN Introduces Key Reforms to Safeguard Nigeria’s Financial System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plays a vital role in ensuring the stability of Nigeria’s financial system,!-->…
NBS Reports Inflation Decline to 24.48% in January After CPI Rebasing
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria's inflation rate for January 2025 stands at!-->…
Inflation Pushes Consumer Credit to N4.42tn in November, CBN Report Shows
Nigeria’s consumer credit outstanding surged by 26.29% in November 2024, reaching a record N4.42 trillion, up from!-->…
CBN: Nigeria’s Economy Expands for Second Month, Led by Industry and Agriculture
Nigeria’s economic expansion continued in January 2025, marking the second consecutive month of positive growth,!-->…
Naira Strengthens at Parallel Market, Weakens on Official Exchange Rate
In the past week, the naira exhibited a mixed performance across different segments of the foreign exchange!-->…
Nigerian Equity Market Records N1.83tn Gain in One Week
The Nigerian equity market achieved a significant gain of N1.83 trillion last week, with the All-Share Index (ASI)!-->…
UK Economy Shows Unexpected Growth in Q4 2024, But Outlook for 2025 Remains…
The UK economy surprised many by growing 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024, defying expectations of a 0.1%!-->…
Consumer Group Urges Caution on Proposed Electricity Tariff Increase, Citing Power…
A consumer group, the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network (NCPN), has voiced its concerns over the Federal!-->…
European Stocks Hit Record Highs; Siemens Soars While FTSE 100 Falls
European stock markets continued their upward trajectory on Thursday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and!-->…
Nigeria Becomes Afreximbank’s Largest Beneficiary with $52 Billion Disbursement
Nigeria has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with a cumulative!-->…
GHS 1.3bn Embezzlement Scandal at NPA Triggers Calls for Petroleum Tax Cuts in…
The recent GHS 1.3 billion embezzlement scandal at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified calls!-->…
House of Representatives Passes Four Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed four significant tax reform bills for second reading, marking an important!-->…
Tinubu Hails $50M IFC Investment in Lagos Free Zone
President Bola Tinubu expressed his appreciation for the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) $50 million!-->…
External Influences and Internal Struggles Hinder ECOWAS’ Aspirations– Prof.…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has faced significant challenges in achieving its core!-->…
Trump’s Trade Advisers Finalize Plans for Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Growing…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisers are in the final stages of preparing reciprocal tariffs, which!-->…
CBN Scraps Free ATM Withdrawals, Introduces New Charges: Bank Customers Express…
In a recent move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the institution has announced the scrapping of free ATM!-->…
Nigeria’s Economic Reset: The Crucial Role of Data Integrity in National…
Nigeria is currently navigating an economic reset to address the persistent challenges it faces, including!-->…
Telecom Tariff Hike: House of Reps Demands Reversal Amid Economic Concerns
The long-awaited 50% tariff increase by Nigerian telecommunications operators has officially begun, following!-->…
Senate Proposes N10bn for Capital Market Awareness to Boost Investor Participation
In a recent proposal, the Nigerian Senate suggested allocating N10bn to fund investor education in the capital!-->…
Global Stocks Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Hike and Economic Outlook Concerns
Global stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday as investors reacted to the implications of newly introduced!-->…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports to Boost U.S.…
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the United!-->…