Nigeria’s recent upgrade by S&P Global Ratings to a “positive” outlook has strengthened confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing currency reforms and economic policies. Analysts say the …
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Nigeria’s FX Reserves Projected to Hit $45bn in 2025 After $2.3bn Eurobond Success
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves are expected to climb to about $45 billion by the end of 2025, following strong investor confidence in the country’s $2.3 billion Eurobond issuance, according to …
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OPEC Governor Urges Nigerian Oil Firms to Focus on Local Refining, Value Creation
The Chairman of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Board of Governors for 2025, Mr. Adeyemi-Bero, has advised Nigerian oil producers to prioritise refining crude oil locally instead of …
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CBN Reforms Cushion Naira as Oil Price Falls Below Nigeria’s $75 Budget Benchmark
With global oil prices falling to around $64 per barrel, far below Nigeria’s $75 budget benchmark, the country faces renewed fiscal pressure and foreign exchange challenges. However, sweeping reforms by …
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IMF Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Projects 3.9% Growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The global …
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Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit Six-Year High, Cross $42bn Mark
Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to their highest level in six years, crossing the $42bn threshold for the first time since September 2019. Fresh data from the Central Bank of …
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IMPI Forecasts Nigeria’s Inflation to Drop to 17% by December 2025
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has predicted that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 17 per cent by December 2025, citing continued signs of disinflation in the economy. …
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Foreign Investor Backs Nigeria’s Economic Reforms as IMF, CBN Hail Progress
Veteran Asia-Pacific investor and founder of the Research Alpha fund, Michael McGaughy, has praised the economic reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing …
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Naira Gains Slightly as FX Market Liquidity Improves
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange (FX) markets on Tuesday, July 2, 2025—the first trading day of the new month. This …
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Nigeria’s Money Supply Falls Again in May as CBN Tightens Liquidity to Tame Inflation
Nigeria’s total money supply dropped again in May 2025, marking the second decline this year, according to new data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure for …