Economy
South Africa’s current account deficit widens to 2.1% of GDP in Q1
South Africa’s current account deficit widened to 2.1 percent of GDP in the first quarter of this year from a…
Nigeria’s half-measures on currency are only half-working
A year after Nigeria scrapped a currency peg that sent foreign investors fleeing, it’s still battling to entice them back.…
Nigeria’s finance minister seeks IITA collaboration for agric programme
Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s finance minister has moved for collaboration between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and government to…
United States rate hike may put Nigeria, others under pressure
The U.S. Federal Reserves decision to hike rates from 1.0 percent to 1.25 percent as announced by its chair, Janet…
U.S. jobs market tightens amid slow inflation growth
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to shrinking labor market slack…
Lower interest rates, yields seen in Nigeria as risk factors dissipate
Market forces may soon drive down interest rates and yields on fixed income securities in the short-term researchers at FSDH…
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