Opinion
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2.2KNigeria’s Trade Surplus Poised to Expand in Q2-26
Nigeria’s trade position strengthened sharply, with the foreign trade balance widening to NGN7.55 trillion in Q1-26 from NGN1.71 trillion in Q4-25. This...
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2.7KWeak Regulation, Entrenched Interests Stall FG’s Six-month Oil Contracting Directive
Nigeria’s push to shorten oil and gas contracting cycles to six months under the Presidential Executive Order on Local Content has remained...
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3.0K2026 Approved Budget: Credibility Challenges May Persist
The 2026 Federal Government budget was signed into law by the President on 17 April, following its approval by the National Assembly...
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3.3KIMF Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Rate from 4.4% to 4.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026 by 0.3 percentage points, cutting it from 4.4% to...
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3.4KNigeria’s Poverty Hits 63% Despite Easing Inflation –W’Bank
Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited impact of recent macroeconomic...
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3.6KBeyond Oil, Fertilizer Shock Adds Upside Risk to Nigeria’s Food Inflation
Over the past few weeks, following the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, we have shared our perspectives on the...
