By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Some Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector say Nigeria needs a specific blueprint to critically address the impact of inflationary pressures on all economic activities in the country. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023, the world’s top current risks are energy, food, inflation, and Read More…
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Is President Tinubu violating laws with securitisation plan for CRF ways and means revenue?
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a proposal seeking Senate approval for the securitisation of the balance of Ways and Means revenue in Nigeria’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), citing concerns about outstanding debt due to domestic debt servicing. Addressing Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu underscored the necessity of addressing the debt burden through this strategy. “In Read More…
Nigerian inflation climbs for 10th consecutive month, puts pressure on new CBN Governor
Nigerian inflation continued its upward trajectory for the tenth consecutive month in October, intensifying expectations for the new central bank governor to consider interest rate hikes in the upcoming monetary policy committee meeting—the first since his appointment. “Consumer inflation soared to 27.33% year on year in October, marking an 18-year peak, escalating the challenge for Read More…