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NovThe recent inflation report published by the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the Headline inflation rate in October 2024 was 33.88%, an increase from the September 2024 headline inflation rate of 32.70%. Key points: Overall, the report highlights a continuing upward trend in the inflation rate, with notable increases both on a monthly and yearly basis.
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JulThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) monetary policy committee has raised interest rate by 50 basis points from 26.25% to 26.75%. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso announced this at the end of the 296th Monetary Policy Committee meeting held in Abuja. The MPC also retained the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Deposit Money Banks[…]
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MayThe Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reported that the total transactions in Nigeria’s equity market decreased by 36% in April, amounting to N346.23 billion. This decline, from N538.54 billion in March, is indicative of cautious investor sentiment due to ongoing market volatility. The NGX All-Share Index notably plummeted by N3.57 trillion in April, largely influenced by policy announcements[…]
