Finance & Economy
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A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Unity Bank’s Desperate Merger with Providus Bank
The Nigerian banking sector has been embroiled in controversy over the proposed merger between Unity Bank and Providus Bank, with…
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Treasury Bills vs. Equity Portfolio Allocation in Current Monetary Environment
This review is a response to a subscriber’s enquiry. It evaluates competing investment strategies against Nigeria’s complex monetary policy landscape.…
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Nigeria’s Gross External Reserves Rose by US$834.2m MoM, Closes 2025 at $45.5bn
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) recently released external reserves data, Nigeria’s gross official reserves rose by US$834.2…
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Equities Market Closed Marginally Down on Monday with NGXASI Down 0.01% and NSI Down 0.05%; BDC Rate Depreciated to N1,485/US$1
Snapshot 1.1 NGX – Listed Equities The Nigerian equities market closed slightly bearish at the start of the week, with the…
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Economic Outlook Report 2026: Of Outcomes and Scenarios on Nigeria – Dusting The Crystal Ball
Opinions on Nigeria’s Outlook for 2026 According to Dr Yemi Kale, the Group Chief Economist and MD of Research and…
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Nigeria’s Fiscal Condition and Debt Management in 2025: The Observed Challenges
The Nigerian economy has shown increased stability and a steady recovery across several key areas. Improvements include enhanced functioning of…
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Nigeria recorded N2.06trn VAT in Q2 2025 — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics said the aggregate Value Added Tax stood at N2.06 trillion in Q2 2025. This is…
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Central Bank of Nigeria Maintains Status Quo on Interest Rates.
In a move that underscores its commitment to balancing economic growth with price stability, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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CBN Retains MPR at 27%: A Win for Nigeria’s Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to retain the Monetary Policy Rate…
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Keeps Monetary Policy Rate Unchanged at 27% Amidst Declining Inflation
Nigeria’s Central Bank has just made a significant move, keeping its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) steady at 27% amidst a…
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