The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has raised concerns over the growing trend of partner states requesting stays of application of tax on products that are readily available within the region. This practice, while addressing immediate economic needs, is increasingly distorting intra-regional trade and complicating the implementation of the Common External Tariff (CET). Background and […]

Nigeria’s economic landscape is once again under the spotlight as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports a decline in the country’s headline inflation rate to 33.40% in July 2024, down from 34.19% in June 2024. This development marks the first drop in the headline inflation rate since December 2022, when the inflation rate was […]

In a strategic move to tackle the growing unemployment crisis among Nigerian youths, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at creating three million new jobs. Known as the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, this initiative is positioned as a cornerstone of the administration’s broader vision of integrating youth development into […]

In a landmark collaboration aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s agricultural sector and addressing the nation’s food security challenges, a coalition of agro-allied commodities and cooperatives’ service providers has teamed up with the World Bank to roll out a six-year, $500 million food security programme. The initiative, announced on August 13, 2024, underscores the critical need for […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent move to reintroduce the Retail Dutch Auction System (rDAS) has garnered significant attention and mixed reactions from analysts, economists, and stakeholders across various sectors. The reintroduction of rDAS, which was previously suspended in 2015, is part of the CBN’s broader strategy to stabilize the foreign exchange (FX) market […]

The Lagos State Government is on the cusp of revolutionizing its revenue collection process with the imminent launch of the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP), a robust digital platform designed to streamline tax and non-tax payments for residents and businesses alike. This move is poised to significantly enhance compliance, promote transparency, and drive efficient service delivery, […]

In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the Nigerian economy and stabilizing its currency, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $876 million into the foreign exchange (forex) market. This latest intervention is part of the apex bank’s broader strategy to enhance market liquidity, promote transparency, and ensure that all legitimate foreign exchange demands […]

In a bid to stabilize Ethiopia’s turbulent foreign exchange market, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) held a special auction to sell U.S. dollars to commercial banks. This move is part of a larger effort to close the gap between the official exchange rate and the rates in the parallel market. The auction saw the […]

In a notable display of political unity, 120 members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have come out in strong support of President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping reforms in the country’s oil and gas sector. This collective endorsement from the House of Representatives signifies a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy industry, as the lawmakers are urging the Nigerian […]

In recent weeks, Nigeria has been hit hard by a widespread petrol shortage that has left many motorists waiting in long queues and facing skyrocketing fuel prices. As frustrations mount, independent marketers are now calling on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against what they describe as unfair practices by the Nigerian National Petroleum […]