Finance & Economy
-
CBN MPC February 2026: A 50bps Cut in the Right Direction, But the Staircase Is Long
The CBN’s 50bps reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate to 26.50% arrives at a moment of rare macro alignment, eleven…
Read More » -
Banking on Stability, Growth, and a Brighter Future, CBN Lowers MPR to 26.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate to 26.5% marks a pivotal moment in the…
Read More » -
Ahead of Next T-Bills Auction Scheduled for February 18th, 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to conduct a Treasury Bills (T-bills) Primary Market Auction (PMA) on Wednesday,…
Read More » -
Domestic Bourse Shed Some Gains, as NGXASI Fell 0.49% and NSI Fell 0.92%; BDC Rate Appreciates to N1,385/US$1
Snapshot 1.1 NGX – Listed Equities The domestic bourse closed Tuesday in the red, reversing some of the gains recorded in…
Read More » -
Dismantling the $75bn Africa Premium Is Leadership; Selective Reform Validation Is Not
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu argues in the Financial Times that Africa pays a $75bn annual penalty for mispriced risk,…
Read More » -
Naira’s New Momentum: Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence Signals a Brighter Future
The Nigerian economy is experiencing a significant turnaround, marked by a strengthening Naira and improved economic indicators. Yesterday’s exchange rate…
Read More » -
Nigeria’s Economic Transformation: A New Era of Growth
The Nigerian economy is undergoing a significant transformation, with several positive indicators pointing towards a brighter future. According to recent…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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.…
Read More » -
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…
Read More »