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INFLATION: US raises interest rates by 50 points

The United States Federal Reserve (Fed) has raised its interest rate by 50 basic points — the biggest hike since 2000 — in an...

Dorcas Tyena - May 5, 2022

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Nigeria risks 3rd recession, NACCIMA warns FG

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently implement policies to prevent...

Dorcas Tyena - April 29, 2022

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Why food prices may rise in 2022 – AFAN

All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Oyo State chapter, has expressed fears that prices of food may rise in 2022, given the exorbitant prices...

Dorcas Tyena - March 9, 2022

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Nigeria records 3.4% GDP growth

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.98 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2021. This is the strongest growth since 2014, according to the...

Dorcas Tyena - February 17, 2022

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Higher inflation looms over N212.61 petrol hike

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol, to N212.6...

Dorcas Tyena - March 12, 2021

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Inflation hits highest rate since 2017

The consumer price index which measures inflation increased by 16.47 per cent (year-on-year) in January 2021. This is the highest figure recorded in the country...

Dorcas Tyena - February 16, 2021

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