Economy

June 19, 2018

World Update: Egypt’s inflation falls behind Nigeria’s as bold reforms pay off

Annual inflation in Egypt has fallen behind Nigeria’s for the first time since a raft of painful reforms from a currency float to fuel subsidy cuts […]
June 11, 2018

Africa Update: ‘Trade between Commonwealth countries to hit $1tr by 2020’

The International Trade Centre (ITC) has announced that the trade between commonwealth countries estimated to be about $700 billion in 2015 is expected to hit $1 […]
May 21, 2018

Nigeria Update: Nigerian economy expands in Q1 as oil output rises

Nigeria’s economy expanded for a fourth straight quarter in the first three months of the year, boosted by an increase in oil prices and output. Gross […]
May 21, 2018

Nigeria Update: Bank’s growth plan targets key sectors, to pay N576m dividend

Sterling Bank Plc has said it would leverage on key sectors of the economy to drive sustainable growth and deliver value to shareholders, among which are […]