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Nigeria Food Inflation Rises to 12.12% as Soaring Input Costs Hit Households
Nigeria’s food inflation climbed to 12.12 percent in February 2026, marking a sharp return to double-digit levels…
Nigeria’s Inflation Expected to Slow in February as Food Supply Improves –…
Analysts at Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) have projected a further slowdown in Nigeria’s inflation in…
Nigerian Companies Report N19.81 Trillion Operating Expenses Amid Inflation and FX…
Despite a gradual decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 15.51% and relative stability in the foreign exchange…
Kenya’s Financial System Liquidity Hits Record KSh6 Trillion, Driven by Banking…
Kenya’s financial system has hit a historic milestone, with total liquidity surpassing KSh6 trillion for the first…
Ghana’s Economy Shows Signs of Recovery as Cedi Stabilizes and Inflation Falls –…
Ghana’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery after a challenging period of high inflation and currency…
Iran War Threatens Nigeria’s Economic Recovery: The Fragility of Tinubunomics
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies thousands of kilometres away, Nigeria is already…
U.S. Dollar Surges Amid Middle East Tensions: Poised for Biggest Weekly Gain in a…
The U.S. dollar held steady in early Asian trading on Friday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East that…
FG Sets Ambitious Goal: Manufacturing to Contribute 25% to Nigeria’s GDP by 2035
The federal government has unveiled a bold plan to significantly expand Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, targeting a…
Nigeria’s Economy Set to Grow 5.5% in 2026 as Inflation Falls to 6%
Nigeria is poised for stronger economic growth in 2026, with analysts projecting a full-year GDP increase of 5.55%…
Why the Naira Is Gaining Strength: Understanding the Link Between Bitcoin and…
The Nigerian Naira is showing signs of recovery after years of volatility, with the currency trading around N1,340…
Naira Depreciates to N1,340/$ as Parallel Market Hits N1,400/$ Amid Dollar…
The Nigerian naira recorded a marginal depreciation on Wednesday, trading at N1,340/$ at the official market, down…
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15% as Naira Stability Strengthens Investor…
Nigeria’s inflation rate plunged to 15.10% in January 2026, marking a significant improvement from 27.61% in…
Nigeria Food Inflation Falls to 14-Year Low at 8.89% as Price Pressures Ease
Nigeria’s food inflation rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than 14 years, offering a rare moment of…
Nigeria’s Inflation Set to Hit 18% in January, Analysts Warn of Temporary Spike
Analysts have projected that Nigeria’s headline inflation could climb to around 18 per cent in January 2026,…
Nigeria Business Events This Week: January Inflation Report and Circular Economy…
Nigeria’s business calendar is packed with high-profile events from February 16 to 21, offering insights into the…
Trump Tariffs Trigger Record $3.5 Billion Customs Bond Shortfall for U.S.…
A record number of U.S. importers are struggling to meet federal financial requirements due to tariffs introduced…
Nigerian-American Chamber Summit 2026 Aims to Boost Economic Stability in Nigeria
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) is set to host its 2026 Annual Breakfast Roundtable in Lagos,…
T-Bill Demand Surges Over 400% Amid Credit Squeeze in Nigeria’s Manufacturing…
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills have witnessed a staggering surge in demand, with the February 4 auction seeing…
VAT Allocations to FG, States, LGAs Surge to N7.73 Trillion in 2025
Nigeria’s Federal Government, states, and Local Government Areas (LGAs) received a total of N7.73 trillion in VAT…
Naira Strengthens to N1,359/$ Amid Improved Market Confidence
Nigeria’s naira recorded a modest appreciation in mid-week trading, closing at N1,359 per US dollar at the official…
Naira Ends January Stronger at ₦1,386/$ in Official Market as FX Stability…
The naira closed the month of January 2026 on a positive note, strengthening against the United States dollar in…
South-West States Unveil N8.7tn 2026 Budget Focused on Capital Projects and…
The South-West states of Nigeria have proposed a combined budget of N8.7 trillion for 2026, with capital…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Set to Boost Consumer Spending and Drive Growth in 2026
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are set to ignite consumer spending and business growth, according to the…
Central Bank of Kenya Plans KSh 50 Billion Bond Sale Amid Investor Interest Surge
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is set to raise KSh 50 billion in February through the sale of long-term Treasury…
Nigeria’s N20.12 Trillion Budget Deficit Could Squeeze Private Sector Credit in…
Nigeria’s projected N20.12 trillion budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year has raised alarms among financial…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N124.4 Trillion as Currency Circulation Rises
Nigeria’s money supply (M²) rose by 1.2 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N124.4 trillion in December 2025, up from…
Nigeria Economic Growth 2026 Boosts Sub-Saharan Africa Outlook, Says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic stabilisation efforts, noting that…
Nigeria Launches “Back to the Farm” Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity
The Nigerian government has unveiled a bold new macro-strategy to tackle persistent food insecurity across the…
Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026: Report Projects Reform-Led Growth and Rising…
Nigeria’s economy is entering a phase of reform-driven stability that could strengthen growth and attract fresh…
Bank Lending Hits 14-Month Low Amid Recapitalisation Pressures in Nigeria
Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a sharp slowdown in credit extension, with total loans dropping to N52.656…