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An Unexpected Rise in Headline Inflation in December 2020

The latest inflation report published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that December’s headline inflation reading unexpectedly increased by 23bps to...

Economy

LIRS Set January 31 Deadline For Filing Of Annual Tax Returns By Employer

As the new year begins, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) wishes its esteemed taxpayers a prosperous 2022. The agency also reminds businesses...

Economy

Nigeria’s Debt Stock Hits N39.6tn In 11 months – Reports

The Nigeria’s total debt stock rose from N32.9tn as of December 2020 to N39.6tn in November 2021, The PUNCH has learnt. The Minister of Finance,...

Economy

Nigeria: Inflation Jumps To 15.63% In Dec 2021

Nigeria’s headline inflation increased eight consecutive month, as it rose by 23bps in December 2021 to 15.63% y/y from 15.40% y/y in November...

Economy

Ghana: World Bank Warns Of Difficulty In Accessing External Financing

The country will have a tough time borrowing from the international market this year, given its high debt portfolio – a warning the...

Economy

FG Projects 233% Increase In FDI, Eyes $5bn

The Federal Government has said it will increase Foreign Direct Investment into Nigeria from $1.5bn in 2022 to $5bn by 2025, while improving...

Economy

Two Million Households Received N5,000 Monthly Through CCT – FG

About two million households receive N5,000 monthly under the Conditional Cash Transfer programme anchored by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management...

Economy

Customs Generate N2.241 trillion In 2021

Comptroller-General of Customs, Col, Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday said it generated a total of  N2,241 trillion 2021 which...

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