Moody’s downgrades Nigeria deeper into junk territory
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Nigeria’s credit ratings further into the speculative or “junk” territory, citing concern the government’s fiscal
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Economics
‘Further disruptions likely in Nigeria no matter who wins election’
Africa’s biggest economy is likely to face further disruptions this year no matter who wins February’s presidential election, Capital Economics
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Gates Foundation unveils largest-ever budget to fight poverty, others
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman has announced the foundation will spend $8.3 billion this year to continue
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Finance bill: CPPE opposes new excise duty, import levy, others
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has kicked against the excise duty imposed on all services, the 0.5
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Capital Economics assesses policies of Nigeria’s main presidential hopefuls
London-based Capital Economics has assessed the economic policies proposed by the key candidates ahead of February’s presidential election. The economic
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10 habits we need for Nigeria to improve
By Abubakar Suleiman It is said that to change your circumstances, you must first change your habits. As we celebrate
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After Ghana, Tunisia most likely to default on debt: Capital Economics
A sovereign default in 2023 is looking increasingly likely in Tunisia, a London-based economic research firm has said. “2022 will
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IMF okays $149.3m disbursement to Chad
The International Monetary Fund has completed the first and second reviews of the extended credit facility arrangement with Chad, providing
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World Bank urges CBN to rethink FX repatriation rebate
The World Bank has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to reconsider its rebate scheme aimed at encouraging the repatriation
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Cash limits: Nigeria misdiagnoses currency woes, says Capital Economics
Following the new cash withdrawal limits announced this week in Nigeria, analysts at Capital Economics have said the central bank
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