Nigeria's leaders remain focused on macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and a strong growth trajectory as the nation prepares for a 7% GDP growth target by 2027. The Nigeria Investors Forum, held on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, offered a key opportunity for Nigeria’s officials to update investors on …
Nigeria’s economy is diversifying, with non-oil revenue increasing by 57.5%, signalling the nation’s commitment to reducing oil dependency and boosting fiscal resilience. The Nigeria Investors Forum, held on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, served as an important occasion for Nigeria's leadership to share updates on the nation’s economic …
Nigeria is set to issue $2.3 billion in Eurobonds as part of its strategy to refinance existing debt and boost economic stability, with a GDP growth forecast of 4% for 2025. The Nigeria Investors Forum, which took place on the sidelines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund/World Bank 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, showcased …
A renowned economist, Muda Yusuf, has said that Nigeria could sustain the declining inflation rate to make a positive impact on the masses. Yusuf, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), shared his view in a statement on Wednesday, October 15, following the release of the …
Nigeria will officially take over the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) from Argentina on November 1, 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hinted at this on Wednesday, October 15. This comes after the federal government, in 2024, called for increased investments and trading partnerships from member countries of the G-24. READ …
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further to 18.02 per cent in September. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced this in its latest monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday, October 15. The CPI report shows that headline inflation dropped to 18.02 per cent year-on-year in September from 20.12 per cent in August. …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria's decisive monetary and fiscal reforms, acknowledging their positive impact on stabilising the economy, reducing inflation, and bolstering foreign exchange reserves. At the launch of its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF revised Nigeria's growth forecast upward, predicting a 3.9% growth in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026. …
A pinnacle Daily data analysis has revealed that out of the approximately 147 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), 10 dominant firms are responsible for more than 60 per cent of the NGX's total market capitalization, exerting a significant influence on the exchange's overall performance BUA Foods now leads the top 10 most …
America’s small businesses are bracing for a rough patch. According to new data released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), confidence among U.S. small business owners fell sharply in September, as inflation worries, tariff pressures, and growing policy uncertainty weighed heavily on Main Street. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2.0 points …
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday delivered his final speech before the Fed’s upcoming policy meeting, navigating a U.S. economy torn between strong growth, rising productivity, and mounting inflation risks. The address comes as policymakers grapple with incomplete economic data amid a U.S. government shutdown that has delayed the September jobs report and other …
