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Macro & Economy

Nigeria Inflation Falls to 14.63%, Its Lowest Since 2025, but Living Costs Still Bite

Nigeria inflation eased to 14.63% in September, the lowest since 2025, yet food inflation stayed near 19.6% and households say prices are still too high.

3 min read

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Macro & Economy

DMO raises N968.47 billion as 364-day stop rate falls to 15.85% despite strong demand

The Debt Management Office allotted N968.47 billion at its latest Treasury bills auction, above the N900 billion on offer. Strong demand for the one-year bill pushed its stop rate down to 15.85% while shorter tenors stayed undersubscribed.

3 min read

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Macro & Economy

CBN slashes rate in record cut as benchmark catches up with market

Nigeria’s central bank surprised markets with a 350-basis-point rate cut to 23%, framing the move as a recalibration to restore policy transmission after the benchmark had drifted above actual money-market rates.

14 min read

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Currencies & Forex

Naira Holds Near Two-Year High as Nigeria's FX Reserves Strengthen

The naira is holding near a two-year high, supported by record Nigerian FX reserves and rising remittance inflows

4 min read

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African Equities

African Central Banks Hold the Line as Inflation Shapes Rate Decisions

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya kept their benchmark interest rates unchanged as policymakers balanced inflation risks against economic growth. The decisions highlight the different pressures facing three of Africa's largest economies.

1 min read

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Currencies & Forex

The Nigerian Naira at 1,590: Currency Depreciation, Inflation and What Investors Need to Know

The naira has depreciated substantially since the June 2023 liberalisation. At roughly 1,590 to the dollar, the trajectory matters for anyone doing business in or with Africa's largest economy.

2 min read