Economy & Market
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4652026 Half Year Outlook: Recovery to Realignment
The year began broadly in line with our expectations for the Nigerian economy, with growth strengthening, inflation moderating and monetary policy shifting...
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426European Bank for Reconstruction Targets $1.5b Investment In Nigeria in 3 Years
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled plans to invest at least $1.5 billion in Nigeria over the next...
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413Stocks Drop as Tech Rebound Stalls, Dollar Gains
Stocks retreated as a rebound in semiconductor and technology shares lost steam, renewing concerns over the durability of the AI-driven rally. The...
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490Nigeria Pushes Digital Trade Agenda as AfCFTA Leaders Eye $3tr African Market
Nigeria has intensified efforts to position itself as the gateway for Africa’s digital economy, with government officials and African trade leaders calling...
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505Stocks Rebound After Tech-Led Selloff, Gold Climbs
Stocks rebounded after two days of tech-led losses in the US that were fueled by concerns that the artificial intelligence-driven rally had...
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487World Bank Approves Fresh $1.25b Loan for Nigeria to Drive Jobs, Growth
The World Bank has approved a $1.25 billion Development Policy Financing (DPF) loan for Nigeria to support economic reforms aimed at accelerating...
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392CBN Limits Contract Suspension for Banks Under Supervision to 2 Days
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new regulatory guidance limiting the suspension of payment obligations and contractual termination rights...
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358Nigeria’s Bid to Rejoin Global Stock Market Index Faces Fresh Delay
Nigeria’s hopes of attracting fresh foreign investment into its stock market have suffered a setback after global index provider FTSE Russell delayed...
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262Consumer Credit Drops ₦780b Amid High Rates
Outstanding consumer credit in Nigeria fell by N780bn in one month to N3.03tn in February 2026, as high borrowing costs continued to...
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202Banks’ Lending to Private Sector Rises to ₦81.04tr
Banking industry credit to the private sector rebounded marginally in May 2026, rising by 0.56 per cent to N81.041 trillion from N80.585...
