Inflation & Interest Rates

How the Naira Strengthened in January 2025: From 1670-1680 NGN/USD to 1605-1610 NGN/USD

How the Naira Strengthened in January 2025: From 1670-1680 NGN/USD to 1605-1610 NGN/USD

The Nigerian Naira (NGN) experienced a surprising rally in January 2025, moving from a rate of approximately 1670-1680 NGN/USD at… Read More

5 days ago

Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Markets, as Dollar Strengthens

On Monday, the U.S. dollar surged by as much as 1.4% against a basket of currencies, later settling at a… Read More

5 days ago

U.S. Economy Grew 2.3% in Fourth Quarter 2024 – Annual Growth 2.5%

In a display of resilience amidst global economic uncertainties, the U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.3% in… Read More

1 week ago

Why a 15% Inflation Rate is Achievable for Nigeria – Taiwo Oyedele

In a discussion today at the 2025 NESG Macroeconomic Outlook, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax… Read More

2 weeks ago

Nigeria’s Inflation hits 34.80%, Food Inflation 39.84%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of Nigeria has recently relaunched its official website, with the release its Consumer Price… Read More

3 weeks ago

Emerging Market Stocks Decline Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats and Strong US Dollar

Emerging market stocks are facing a significant sell-off by investors. Significantly driven by President-elect Donald Trump's anticipated trade policies, which… Read More

3 weeks ago

NBS’s GDP and CPI Rebasing: Experts Question Integrity and Methodology

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has initiated GDP and CPI rebasing, which "Global Business Report" on Arise News scrutinized.… Read More

4 weeks ago

Ghana’s Inflation at Eight Month High

Ghana's inflation rate has shown considerable volatility over the years. In recent economic developments, the country's inflation narrative has taken… Read More

1 month ago

NBS to rebase Nigeria’s GDP and CPI to reflect economic accuracy and structural changes

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), disclosed plans to… Read More

1 month ago

Investor’s Sentiment Soars as CBN Records 283.42% Oversubscription for 364-Day Treasury Bills

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), acting on behalf of the Debt Management Office (DMO), recorded a staggering 283.42% oversubscription… Read More

1 month ago