Business & Economy

Recalibrating MPR, A Proud Moment of Macroeconomic Stability from Volatility

In a move that has sent clear ripples across Nigeria’s financial landscape, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has taken the...

Olayemi Cardoso: Steering Nigeria’s Macro Economy as Governor of the Central Bank

Since assuming office as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 22nd, 2023, Olayemi Cardoso has spearheaded landmark reforms that have...

What Happened To Nigeria’s $20 Billion?

Nigeria is subliminally going through perilous times. Unfortunately, the factors responsible forthese conditions are dangerously explained away politically. The people are hit by mute...

Nigeria and Türkiye: A New Era of Strategic Partnership

By Kenan Toprak & Isah Aliyu Chiroma President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to Türkiye marks a pivotal moment in the evolving partnership between...

CBN Macroeconomic Outlook Consolidating Stability Amid Global Uncertainty

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its macroeconomic outlook for 2025, displaying a nuanced picture of the nation’s economic trajectory amidst a...

2025 Composite PMI: Sustaining Robust Growth Momentum

Nigeria’s economic landscape has often been characterized by volatility, uncertainty, and the daunting challenge of achieving sustainable growth. In December 2025, a remarkable development...

From Farm To Freight: Ekiti’s Agro-Allied Cargo Advance

It was a privilege to witness the commissioning of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport last week. It was a momentous, uplifting occasion -...

From Recovery to Growth: Strategic Monetary Policy

Amid global economic anxieties, from looming trade tensions to geopolitical uncertainties, the resilience of Nigeria’s banking sector remains a strong anchor. The Central Bank...

The Real Debt Story: Tinubu Didn’t Reduce Nigeria’s Debt — He Deepened It

In recent public discourse, it has become common to hear that Nigeria’s debt has somehow “shrunk” under President Tinubu’s watch. But that narrative is...

Macroeconomic Stability: Regulating Monetary Policy Rate for Growth

In a significant move aimed at reinforcing Nigeria's economic recovery, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to...

Revenue Target: What Might Have Been!

“Today I can stand here before you to brag: Nigeria is not borrowing. We have met our revenue target for the year and we...

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