By Koforola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter FIRST HALF of June 2026, Nigeria’s external reserves increased by more than $1 billion extending gains recorded in May and strengthening the country’s foreign exchange buffers. JKNewsMedia.com reports that data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that gross external reserves rose from $49.80 ...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONSUMER PRICES continued to rise in May as Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.93 percent, marking the third consecutive monthly rise in 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the...
Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter OIL PRODUCTION climbed to an 11-month high in May 2026 in Nigeria, with output surpassing its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the country recorded an average crude oil production of 1,530,354 barrels per day (bpd) and 170,446bpd of ...
By JKNewsMedia LONG TERM value creation, financial resilience and disciplined growth remained at the centre of discussions as Access Holdings Plc assured shareholders that its strategic focus remains firmly on building a stronger and more sustainable institution despite a challenging operating environment. JKNewsMedia.com reports that speakin...
By JKNewsMedia NIGERIA’s SPENDING on imported food declined in 2025 as new figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) fourth quarter 2025 statistical bulletin showed a reduction in food import expenditure even as total imports rose sharply. JKNewsMedia.com reports that food import spending fell to $2.34 billion in 2025 from $2.53 billion ...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter MAJOR FOOD staple prices recorded significant year on year declines, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Selected Food Price Watch report, reflecting lower costs compared to the record high levels of the previous year and providing much needed relief. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter FRESH BORROWINGS by the Federal Government of Nigeria rose to N11.89 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, while spending on capital projects stood at N3.10 trillion during the same period, according to the 2025 Third Quarter Budget Implementation Report (BIR) released by the Budget Office of the F...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter GROSS DOMESTIC Product (GDP) growth rate in Nigeria slowed to 3.89 percent year-on-year in real terms in first quarter 2026 as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its latest GDP report on Monday. JKNewsMedia.com reports that NBS notes the figure marks a decline from 4.07 percent recorded...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s PUSH for a proposed $1.25bn World Bank (WB)loan to support economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness has reached a critical stage in the lender’s approval process. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the proposed facility, titled “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Accel...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter TRANSFER OF leadership at Nigeria’s Finance Ministry has been completed following a formal handover from the immediate past minister, Wale Edun to Taiwo Oyedele, with the process confirmed in an official statement. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the transition took place on Thursday evening and was disclo...
