Nigeria’s economy is expected to make a clearer transition from stabilisation to growth, based on projections by the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). The centre made the forecast in its 2026 economic outlook issued by its Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, on Sunday. The non-governmental organisation, which focuses on promoting, protecting, and …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to prioritise domestic refining in line with the Nigeria-First Policy agenda. The Centre made the call in a statement issued by its Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, on Thursday, December 25. “The NMDPRA must …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that debt sustainability projected at 46 per cent of revenue for the 2026 fiscal year remains a critical concern. The centre raised the alarm in a statement on Sunday, December 7, signed by its Director/Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf. The Centre highlighted key issues …
Stakeholders in the Nigerian manufacturing sector have expressed concern about the move by the Senate Committee on Finance to amend the Customs and Excise Act to increase excise duty on non-alcoholic beverages. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) said the move is economically disruptive and inconsistent with Nigeria’s broader development and industrial policy …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise [CPPE] has pointed out that, despite the overall disinflation report, five sectors accounted for 84 per cent of October’s inflationary burden. The sectors are food and non-alcoholic beverages; transport; housing, water, electricity, gas and utilities; education; and health. In a statement on Monday by its Chief Executive …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has said that the recent announcement of the prerogative of mercy to certain beneficiaries, if not reviewed and rationalised, could have far-reaching implications on investments and the Nigerian economy. It expressed its concerns in a statement on Sunday, October 19, by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has issued a policy brief calling for comprehensive reforms to protect the interests of investors and employers in Nigeria. The document, titled Protecting Investors and Employers: A National Policy Imperative, highlights the urgent need for a more balanced and secure business environment that can foster growth, …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concern that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) benchmark interest rate cut will require the federal government to play a complementary role to fully unlock growth potential for the Nigerian economy. The CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, raised this in a statement on …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Dr Olayemi Cardoso, to balance price stability with growth, raising concerns over the cash reserve ratio (CRR) and monetary policy rate (MPR) environment. CPPE made the call in a statement on Sunday, September 21, by its …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the fiscal and monetary authorities to prioritise reforms to sustain Nigeria's disinflation trend. Its Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, made the call in a statement on Tuesday, September 16. He said, "To consolidate and build on these gains, a coherent mix of fiscal, …
