Opinion
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2.6KGDP Records Robust Growth in Q2-25
Based on the recently released GDP report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Nigerian economy grew by 4.23% y/y in...
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2.7KCPPE: Cardoso-led CBN’s Bold Reforms Has Achieved FX Improved Liquidity, Transparency, Credibility
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has declared that the leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under...
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2.6KMarked Dis-inflation Outcome in August Strengthens Case for First MPR Cut in 2 Years
This week, we spotlight the August 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the NBS, with a focus on price trend...
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3.5KInflation May Fall More Sharply in the Coming Months
Based on data from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s headline inflation moderated by 175bps to 20.12% y/y in August (July: 21.88%...
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1.7KShea Nut Export Ban Puts Farmers, Exporters at Legal, Financial Risks –CPPE
On August 26, President Bola Tinubu announced a six-month suspension on shea nut exports, citing the need to encourage local value addition...
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Nigeria’s New Debt Playbook: Can the Updated MTDS Restore Fiscal Credibility?
Domestic Macroeconomy This week, we take a look at the recently updated Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) released by the Debt Management...
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1.3KTerms of Trade Index Report: Softening Price Advantage Despite Stronger Trade Position
This week, we assess Nigeria’s external sector performance with a focus on Commodity Terms of Trade (ToT) to provide perspective on the...
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Disinflation Trend Expected to Continue in August
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s headline inflation pared by 34bps to 21.88% y/y in July (June: 22.22% y/y),...
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4.1KCapital Importation: Hot Money Influx Spurs Quarterly Capital Import to Five-year High … Renaissance or Deja vu?
This week, we focus on the recently published capital importation data for Q1:2025 which signalled the strongest investment flows in 20 quarters....
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4.0KCautious Growth Outlook Post-GDP Rebase
On July 21, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) unveiled the much-anticipated rebased GDP figures, updating the base year for real GDP...
