The naira steadied at N1,750/$ in the parallel market after the Central Bank of Nigeria's 25-basis point rate hike. Despite minimal movement in the forex market, experts predict the naira could appreciate in 2025 due to improving foreign reserves and oil production.
The naira remained largely...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged President Tinubu's administration to reevaluate its monetary and fiscal reforms, citing increased hardship among Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja, Mohammed warned that current policies are intensifying inflation and hunger, and called for more...
Nigeria's inflation surged to 32.70% in September 2024, influenced by a rise in fuel prices, with food inflation also increasing to 37.77%. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.55% month-on-month rise, prompting the Central Bank to raise interest rates to 27.25% to combat inflation...
Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 33.4% in July 2024, marking the first decline in 19 months, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The decrease from June’s 34.2% rate signals a potential stabilization of the economy, though sustained efforts are needed to maintain this trend and...
Nigerians in Suleja have begun protesting against President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, highlighting severe inflation and hardship. This unrest precedes the larger #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled for August 1, aiming to address widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu's administration...
Nigeria's MPC meeting on July 22-24 is expected to result in a mild rate hike amid high inflation. The naira faces pressure, potentially reaching N1,600/$. Key economic data releases and the FAAC disbursement report are anticipated. AIICO Insurance plans its AGM amidst these economic challenges...
Emir Sanusi, former Central Bank Governor, highlights "unbearable" economic hardship in Nigeria during a fertilizer distribution event in Kano. The initiative aims to support 52,800 farmers amid rising food costs. Sanusi's comments reflect growing concerns about inflation and living costs...
Nigeria's inflation crisis is hitting families hard, with essential food items like eggs becoming unaffordable. Rising costs of living and food prices are forcing drastic changes in diets, highlighting the urgent need for economic intervention.
Bukola Balogun found herself in an embarrassing...
Nigeria's inflation rate hit 33.95% in May 2024, the highest since 2005, piling pressure on households amid economic struggles. Food costs drove the increase, exacerbated by supply issues and forex shortages. The data highlights the persisting challenges facing the new administration.
Nigeria's...
Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, predicts a significant drop in diesel prices below N1,000 per litre with the commencement of diesel production at the Dangote Refinery.
During an interview on Channels Television’s News At 10, Rewane highlighted the...
The most recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlights a concerning increase in headline inflation, soaring to 31.70% in February. This significant surge, disclosed on Friday afternoon, represents a notable jump from the 29.90% recorded just the previous month...
For the 16th month, inflation rate continued a downward trajectory, declining from 12.48 per cent in April to 11.61 per cent in May.
This is just as the US Federal Reserve Wednesday hiked its benchmark short-term interest rate a quarter percentage point and indicated that …
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A file photo taken at a food market The Nigerian economy has recorded a drop in the inflation rate for the 14th consecutive time since January 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
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