The surging inflation has had a devastating effect on citizens welfare and the health of small businesses. Headline inflation accelerated to 24.08% in July as against 22.79 in June. Food inflation maintained its upward trajectory, accelerating to 27%. Evidently, we…
ECOWAS decision to pressure the military junta in Niger to restore constitutional democracy in that country is a welcome development. Our President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR being the current chairman of ECOWAS is saddled with enormous leadership responsibility…
COMMENTS ON THE SECOND QUARTER GDP The Gross Domestic Product [GDP] growth [in real terms] improved marginally by 20 bases points from 2.31% in the first quarter of 2023 to 2.51% in the second quarter. However, it slowed when compared…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise [CPPE] lauds the nomination of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Central Bank Governor. He has the academic, cerebral and industry credentials to head the apex bank. He also has the pedigree, disposition…