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Nigeria Inches Closer to 15% Inflation Target as September Rate Drops to 18%
Nigeria is showing signs of easing inflationary pressures, with the latest data from the National Bureau of…
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 18.02% — Lowest in Three Years as CBN’s Tight…
Nigeria’s inflation rate has fallen to 18.02% in September 2025, the lowest level in three years, according to…
Nigeria Records First Food Price Drop in Over 13 Years as Inflation Eases Sharply
Nigeria’s inflation story took a surprising turn in September 2025, as the country recorded its first…
Dollar Weakens as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow Amid U.S. Shutdown and Trade…
The U.S. dollar continued its downward slide on Friday, pressured by renewed trade tensions, a prolonged…
Petrol Prices Surge to N1,000 Despite Cheaper Crude and Stronger Naira: What…
Nigerians are facing a new shock at the fuel pump as petrol prices jump from around N865 per litre to nearly…
Nigeria Missing from Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies List, Says IMF
Nigeria has been notably absent from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) list of Africa’s fastest-growing…
Cardoso: Naira now more competitive globally after economic reforms
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has announced that the Naira is now “more…
IMF Forecasts Nigeria’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio to Drop to 35% by 2026 Amid Fiscal…
Nigeria’s debt outlook is brightening as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a steady decline in the…
Nigeria’s Rate Cut Signals New Economic Direction as Inflation Eases and Growth…
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of cautious recovery as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cuts its benchmark…
IMF Backs Nigeria’s Reform Drive, Predicts Major Fiscal Breakthrough by 2025
Nigeria is edging closer to a long-awaited fiscal transformation as the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
JUST-IN: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls to 18.02% in September 2025 as Food Prices…
Nigeria’s inflation rate continued its downward trend in September 2025, easing to 18.02% from 20.12% in August,…
Ghana Cedi Rebounds Over 3% as Bank of Ghana Interventions and Strong Gold Prices…
After weeks of market pressure, the Ghana cedi has made a strong comeback, appreciating by more than 3% against…
Hidden Bank Charges Quietly Drain Nigerians’ Savings, Erode Trust in Digital…
Over the last decade, the rise of digital banking and fintech platforms has transformed how Nigerians manage their…
Nigeria Champions $2 Trillion Commonwealth Trade Agenda at IMF, World Bank…
Nigeria has joined other Commonwealth nations in a bold push to unlock a $2 trillion trade agenda aimed at…
Foreign Inflows Into Nigeria Surge 39% in September as Investor Confidence…
Foreign inflows into Nigeria’s foreign exchange market rose sharply in September 2025, signaling a growing return…
IMF Warns Nigeria, Others to Curb Dirty Money Inflows Amid Rising Debt and Weak…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a fresh warning to Nigeria and other emerging economies to…
Tinubuflation Eases as Inflation Falls to Two-Year Low — But Poverty Deepens…
After months of relentless price surges, Nigeria’s inflation story is finally showing signs of relief. The…
Ghana’s Business Confidence Rises in August as Economic Outlook Brightens and…
Business confidence in Ghana surged in August 2025, signaling renewed optimism among firms about the nation’s…
Nigeria’s $36.7 Billion Budget Lags Behind African Peers Despite Revenue Growth –…
Nigeria’s $36.7 billion national budget remains significantly smaller than many of its African peers, despite…
Cardoso to lead Nigeria’s team to IMF/World Bank meeting – Presidency
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, will head Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025…
Nigeria’s PMI Rises to 54.0 in September, Signals Stronger Economic Growth — CBN
Nigeria’s economic growth gathered pace in September 2025, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported a…
Ghana’s Government Spending Falls 14% Below Target in 2025, Signaling Stronger…
Government spending in Ghana for the first seven months of 2025 fell 14 percent below target, reflecting tighter…
Easing Inflation and Stable Naira Set to Power FMCG Sector Growth in Q3 2025,…
Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is on track for a strong rebound in the third quarter of 2025,…
Nigeria’s Equities Market Hits N6.92 Trillion in 2025 — Highest in 18 Years as…
The Nigerian equities market has recorded its strongest performance in nearly two decades, with transactions on…
Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to ₦152.4 Trillion by Mid-2025 Amid Currency Pressures…
Nigeria’s total public debt surged to ₦152.4 trillion as of June 30, 2025, marking a ₦3.01 trillion increase from…
Naira Hits 10-Month High as Strong FX Inflows, Investor Confidence Boost Liquidity
The Nigerian naira reached a 10-month high last week, closing at ₦1,455.17 per dollar at the official market, its…
IMF Set to Approve Staff-Level Agreement with Ghana After Fifth Programme Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to reach a staff-level agreement with Ghana today, October 10, 2025,…
Senate Orders Finance and Budget Ministers to Submit 2024 Budget Performance…
The Nigerian Senate has given Minister of Finance Wale Edun and Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku…
World Bank: Nigeria’s FIRS Revenue Allocation at 4% Exceeds Peers, Strains Public…
Nigeria’s current revenue-sharing system, which allocates 4% of both oil and non-oil revenues (excluding…
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Mirage: Stability on Paper, Hardship for Citizens
Nigeria’s economy shows signs of headline stability, but for millions of citizens, the benefits remain out of…