News and analysis on the Nigerian economy
Rural unemployment rate nearly doubles in Q3 2023 as insecurity disrupts farming
Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased by 0.8% in Q3, 2023
Food security: Only 0.50% of foreign investment went to agriculture in 2023
Inflation in Nigeria: Beyond the numbers
Nigeria’s inflation may peak at 44% as naira value worsens – IMF
Eleven of the world’s 20 fastest growing economies in 2024 are in Africa – AfDB
Lagos remained top destination of capital importation into Nigeria in Q4 2023 – NBS report
FDI to manufacturing sector increased by 67.69% to $1.59 billion in 2023- NBS
Cement price, cost of building materials, others force developers to abandon projects nationwide
Africa’s development prospects require 30 to 40year loans, not short-term loans – Jeffrey Sachs
“Covid-19 has prepared FMCG companies for the current turbulent economy”- Ogaga Ologe