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Hometrade tariffs

As FG slashes duties on food, vehicles, and machinery, experts warn of looming threats to local industries, jobs, and fiscal stability   Nigeria’s 2026 fiscal policy is not just a routine economic adjustment; it is a sweeping recalibration of the country’s trade philosophy, one that could either unlock growth or deepen structural vulnerabilities. With a …

Nigeria’s 2026 Fiscal Policy: Balancing Short-Term Inflation Relief Against Long-Term Industrial Growth

By Esther Ososanya U.S. job growth slowed sharply in July, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by just 73,000 jobs, well below the 110,000 forecasted by economists polled by Reuters. The shortfall is even more concerning when paired with a sharp downward revision of June’s data, which now shows only 14,000 jobs were added that month, compared to the previously reported …

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