Ramadan: APC distributes 130 trucks of food items in Zamfara
The Zamfara Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to distribute 130 trucks of assorted food items to the less privileged in the […]
Inflation
CBN retains MPR at 11.5%, parameters constant amidst policy dilemma
Amidst policy dilemma and other monetary considerations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has chosen to retain the Monetary Policy Rate […]
Housing: Developer urges FG to check rising cost of building materials
Mr Daniel Orji, Chairman of Daniel-Bob Construction Limited, has called on the Federal Government to check the rise in the cost of building materials.Orji, who […]
Emefiele Tasks Nigerians on Agriculture, Unveils Rice Pyramids
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the Bank, has emphasised the need […]
Poultry Association begs FG to grant waiver on grains, soybeans
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to waive tariffs for maize, soybeans, wheat and other items to ensure […]
MPC: Expert urges CBN to curb inflation rates
As Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) opens its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, a financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has advised the committee […]
Subsidise more agric inputs to boost food availability, curb inflation– Economist urges FG
An Economist, Mr Moses Igbrude, has urged the Federal Government to subsidize more agricultural inputs to boost food output and curb rise in inflation rate. […]
No 50% increase in electricity tariff -NERC
The management of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says there is no 50 per cent increase in electricity tariff. This was made known by […]
We will wrestle food inflation in 2021, Buhari assures citizens
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration will keep a keen eye on food inflation in the New Year. Malam Garba Shehu, the […]
The year 2020: A year like no other, By Dakuku Peterside
The year 2020 was supposed to be a great year. It was another Leap Year – the famed Olympic Games year when thousands of […]
Inflation: Expert urges FG to increase agric schemes to boost food output
An Agric Economist, Mr Nnamdi Infenkwe, has urged the Federal Government to increase its mass agricultural schemes to boost food output and check inflation. Infenkwe, […]
Inflation rises by 0.66% in November -NBS
Following Nigeria’s slip into recession in November, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says inflation increased by 0.66 per cent to 14.89 per cent in […]
Inflation: NECA advocates robust strategies to attract investors
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed worry over the rising trend of the inflation rate in the country. According to the latest report […]
Inflation rises to 14.23% in October – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) says inflation has risen by 0.52 per cent to 14.23 per cent in October. The […]
Nigeria’s rising inflation worrisome, experts say
Two financial experts on Friday expressed concerns over the country’s rising inflation rate and urged the Federal Government to revisit the borders closure. They […]
MOMAN, other downstream players hail FG, pledge support for deregulation
…As Kyari Assures of Resolution of Forex Issues Stakeholders in the Downstream Sector of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry, including the Major Oil […]
Financial experts urge CBN to stabilise forex against rising inflation
Financial experts on Tuesday expressed concerns on the country’s rising inflation rate currently at 12.82 per cent, and called for stabilisation of the exchange rate. […]
Inflation increases to 12.82% in July — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s inflation rate has increased by 12.82 per cent (year-on-year) in July 2020. This is according to the […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 12.56% – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Consumer Price Index, (CPI) which measures inflation increased to 12.56 per cent year-on-year in June 2020. The NBS […]
Inflation rises to 12.40% in May – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation increased to 12.40 per cent year-on-year in May 2020. The […]
Inflation rises to 12.34% in April — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation, increased by 12.34 per cent year-on-year in April 2020. The […]
Inflation rises by 0.07% to 12.20% in February- NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says inflation rate in February 2020 increased by 0.07 per cent to 12.20 per cent from 12.13 per cent […]
Financial experts say CRR raise necessary to tame inflation
Financial experts on Saturday said that the upward review of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank […]
Inflation increased by 11.85% in November 2019 — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said inflation increased by 11.85 per cent year on year in November 2019. The NBS made this known in […]
Inflation rises by 0.22% to 11.24% in September — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says inflation rate in September 2019 increased by 0.22 per cent to 11.24 per cent from 11.02 per cent […]