Category: Economic Notes

Qoq Dip In Capital Imports

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its latest report on capital importation for Q1 ’22. The data was obtained from the CBN and compiled using information on banking

Flying At A Low Altitude

The latest national accounts released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show the continuous recovery of the air transport sector from the adverse effects of the COVID19 pandemic. Air

Q1 GDP Figures In Focus

The latest national accounts released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that GDP grew by 3.1% y/y in Q1 ‘22 compared with 3.9% y/y in Q4 ’21. This

Modest Increase In The FAAC Payout

The gross monthly distribution by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the three tiers of government and public agencies amounted to N725.6bn in April (from March revenue). This shows

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Oil prices: In a global oil market threatened with over-supply, it appears that OPEC, and its ally Russia, are doing a good job of limiting production.