Nigeria's significant decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a pressing economic issue, reflecting deep-seated structural weaknesses and investor apprehensions. The latest Capital Importation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics reveals that Foreign Direct Investments into Nigeria fell sharply by 70.06 per cent quarter on quarter to $126.29 million in the first quarter …
By Victor Ezeja While economic theory says a drop in money supply could lead to a reduction in inflation, experts have, however, argued that such may not be the case in Nigeria’s situation. The relationship between Nigeria's money supply and inflation is said to be a complex one. Recent Declines in Money Supply Amid Economic …
By Victor Ezeja Prepaid meter deployment in Nigeria has been hampered by high costs, systemic corruption, and inefficiencies, leaving millions of consumers at the mercy of an arbitrary and exploitative estimated billing system. Since the privatisation of the power sector more than a decade ago, the Federal Government has continued to adopt measures to close …
By Victor Ezeja Despite recording a notable decline in inflation rate, there are concerns that persistent structural issues in the Nigerian economy pose a threat to the gains made. The headline inflation rate has dropped from 34.80 per cent in December 2024 to 21.88 per cent in July 2025, according to official statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According …
