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NBS sees 2015 inflation in single digit despite intense pressure on naira
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says it sees Nigeria’s inflation stay in single digit, precisely 8.8 percent in 2015 even as pressure continues to mount on the naira. The NBS also…
Afrinvest canvasses diverse investment strategies in face of economic headwind
Afrinvest is canvassing diverse investment strategies in playing the equities and fixed income markets in 2015 given the glob- al, political and economic uncertainties surrounding investment…
NBS reduces Nigeria’s economy growth forecast to 5.54 percent
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expects economic growth this year to be 5.54 percent, down from an estimated 6.23 percent for 2014, after the government trimmed its expenditure…
Rivers State 2015 economic prospect by Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
As we all know, Rivers State is the second largest domestic economy in the country. Our budget performance is significantly dependent on the developments in the international oil market as…
Africa’s economic conditions in 2014
African countries continued to register robust growth rates in 2014. The high rates of growth of the African economies, though supported to some extent by high commodity prices, were also…