Research firm lists three African countries most likely to default on debts
Public debt risks will continue to be a key concern across Africa, with the threat of sovereign default highest in
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Doubts raised over Nigeria’s commitment to policy shift
The Nigerian government is failing to shrug off its interventionist tendencies, months after a shift to orthodox economic policy, London-based
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Large naira devaluation, sharp rate hikes appear likely: Capital Economics
With the suspension of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, a large devaluation of the
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South Africa dodges recession as GDP grows 0.4%
South Africa, the most industrialised economy in Africa, skirted a technical recession as its GDP expanded by 0.4 percent in
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Why CBN will raise interest rate today, by analysts
The Central Bank of Nigeria is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate today owing to the further increase in
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Nigeria’s April inflation to edge down to 21.6%: Capital Economics
Data due to be published on Monday will show that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate edged down to 21.6 percent year-on-year
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Nigeria, three others flirting with debt distress: Capital Economics
Nigeria, Kenya, Mozambique and Angola are teetering on the brink of debt distress as their bond spreads are around 1,000
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Why dollar won’t be dethroned by renminbi: Capital Economics
While global fracturing will fundamentally reshape the global economic and financial landscape over the coming decade, the consequences for the
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‘Atiku, Obi seem more able to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges’
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party seem more up
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‘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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