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Nigeria Inflation Rate Drops to 15.91% in June as Food Prices Continue to Climb
Nigeria’s inflation rate recorded a marginal decline in June 2026, offering a glimmer of relief for consumers and…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s inflation eases to 15.91% in June despite rising food prices
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate edged lower to 15.91% in June 2026, compared to 15.93% recorded in May, according…
Nigeria’s Economic Gains Face Tough Test as Inflation, Debt and Election Risks…
Nigeria entered 2026 on a relatively strong footing, buoyed by a recovering naira, easing inflationary pressures…
Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Brace for Key U.S. Inflation Report
U.S. Treasury yields moved slightly higher on Thursday as investors turned their attention to a crucial inflation…
Five states receive 21.2 per cent of VAT disbursement in April
Five Nigerian states have collectively taken a significant share of the country’s value-added tax (VAT)…
Stock Futures Fall as Iran Peace Talks and Inflation Data Keep Investors on Edge
U.S. stock futures slipped early Monday as investors reacted cautiously to fresh progress in Iran peace…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Surge Past $50bn, Add $1.01bn in Two Weeks Amid FX…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed a major psychological milestone, rising above $50 billion after…
Inflation Climbs Toward 16% as Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Costs Pressure…
Nigeria’s inflationary pressure continued its steady climb in May 2026, with the headline inflation rate rising to…
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Drive Gains Momentum Amid Push for Long-Term Economic…
Nigeria recorded a strong external trade performance in the first quarter of 2026, posting a trade surplus of ₦7.55…
Nigeria Economic Reforms Gain IMF Support as FG Vows to Sustain Policy Drive
The Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the latest assessment from the International Monetary Fund,…
IMF Backs Nigeria’s Economic Reforms but Warns of Rising Poverty and Food…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again expressed support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms,…
Nigeria Raises NTB Offer to N4.8 Trillion as Borrowing Pressure Surges in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s debt market is seeing a sharp shift as the Debt Management Office (DMO) has expanded its Nigerian…
IMF Warns Against Costly Subsidies as Food Inflation Rises Globally
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong warning to governments worldwide, advising them to avoid…
Nigeria’s 3.89% GDP Growth Fails to Lift Living Standards Despite Economic Gains –…
Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.89% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, but fresh analysis from…
Nigeria Economy Q1 2026: Best and Worst Performing Sectors as Growth Strengthens…
Nigeria’s economy is showing clearer signs of stability in 2026, with stronger macroeconomic indicators compared to…
Nigeria External Reserves Hit $49.26bn as Naira Gains Stability Near $50bn…
Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $49.26 billion, marking a four-month high and edging closer to the…
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Stabilise Nigeria’s Economy, But Welfare Gains Still Lag…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says President Bola Tinubu’s first three years in office…
Nigeria Shifts From Economic Reforms to Growth Phase — Oyedele
Nigeria is entering a new phase of its economic journey, moving from painful reforms into a period of expected…
CBN Injects N9.71 Trillion Through OMO Bills as Naira Gains N19.67 Against Dollar…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market showed signs of renewed stability in April 2026, with the naira appreciating by…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows 3.89% in Q1 2026 as Agriculture and Services Power Economic…
Nigeria’s economy began 2026 on a stronger footing, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by…
Nigeria Credit Rating Upgrade 2026: FX Reforms and Fiscal Policies Drive S&P…
Nigeria’s economic reform drive has earned fresh global recognition after ratings agency S&P Global Ratings…
CBN MPC Meeting: Analysts Predict No Change in Interest Rate as Inflation…
Nigeria’s monetary policy outlook is set for a cautious stance as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy…
Nigeria Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April 2026
Nigeria inflation rises to 15.69% in April 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by…
Zambia Slashes Interest Rate to 13.25% as Inflation Cools Amid Global Uncertainty
Zambia Continues Easing Cycle with Third Rate Cut
Zambia’s central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate…
FX Inflows Hit $112.27bn as Autonomous Dollar Sources Dominate Nigeria’s FX Market…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market underwent a major structural shift in 2025, as total FX inflows climbed to…
Nigeria Inflation Set to Rise Again as FMDA Projects 16.42% April Rate Amid Food…
Nigeria’s inflation outlook is once again turning upward, as the Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA)…
Nigeria Debt Servicing to Hit $11.6bn in 2026, Tinubu Warns of Economic Strain on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that Nigeria is projected to spend a staggering $11.6 billion on debt…
Nigeria Inflation to Hit 16% in April as Fuel Price Surge Drives Cost Pressures –…
Nigeria’s inflation rate is expected to climb to 16 percent in April 2026, up from 15.38 percent recorded in March,…
Nigeria Debt Risk Remains High Despite Temporary Relief, NESG Warns on Rising…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal health, warning that the…
Naira Slips to N1,375/$ as Dollar Strengthens on Middle East Tensions and Global…
The naira recorded a mild depreciation on Monday, closing at N1,375 per dollar in the official foreign exchange…