Tag: Inflation

Burnham tax warning: UK faces higher taxes or spending cuts, economists say

Economy Emmanuel -
The Burnham tax warning has ignited intense debate across Britain after economists cautioned that Prime Minister Andy Burnham's ambitious...

Trump imposes fresh tariffs on more than 80 countries after court ruling

Politics Emmanuel -
Donald Trump imposes fresh tariffs on more than 80 countries to replace a 10% global duty set to expire...

Food prices surge again as war disrupts supply chains — Nigerians face fresh cost pressure

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Food Prices Surge Again as Middle East War Disrupts Supply Chains — Nigerians Face Fresh Inflation Shock Despite Stability...

CBN signals economic reset as inflation drops sharply, reserves surge past $50bn

Business Damilola Bayonle -
CBN reforms drive macroeconomic recovery as inflation eases, reserves surge Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook is showing early signs of stabilisation as...

Energy price shock hits markets as US stocks slide amid rate pause

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Global financial markets came under renewed pressure on Thursday as US stocks fall on rising energy costs, reflecting investor...

MPC’s rate cut: Why the CBN Is easing carefully without releasing liquidity

Business Damilola Bayonle -
What the MPC’s rate cut really signals for Nigeria’s economy The decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to lower...

Nigeria’s fixed-income yields flash strong signal as investors bet on imminent CBN rate cut

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Fixed-income yields signal market consensus for rate cut as investors flood bonds, CPs Nigeria’s fixed-income market is sending one of...

Rate cuts and cooling inflation set to squeeze Africa banking giants’ earnings in 2026

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Africa’s banking landscape enters a turning point Africa’s largest banking groups are entering a new phase in their earnings cycle...

Nigeria’s private sector slows as PMI slips below 50, raising fresh economic concerns

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s private sector entered 2026 on a cautious note as business activity slowed for the first time in over...

NESG forecasts 5.5% GDP growth for Nigeria in 2026 as reforms enter critical phase

Business Damilola Bayonle -
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected a 5.5 per cent real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for...

Naira ends January stronger at 1,386/$ as FX stability returns

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s currency ended January 2026 on a stronger footing, with the naira appreciating against the United States dollar at...

Rising power, input costs push manufacturers’ energy expenses to ₦1.01tn

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Manufacturers’ Energy, Raw Materials Cost Hits ₦1.01tn Amid Rising Input Pressures Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is facing renewed cost pressures as...