OPINION/EDITORIAL

CBN e-Naira Series 2: Can the e-Naira Deepen Financial Inclusion?

September 23, 2021/United Capital Research One of the marketed value propositions of the e-Naira is its potential to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria, as it is targeted at both the banked and unbanked segments of the population. The CBN views the e-Naira as an opportunity to further its goal of […]

Senate Approves Medium-Term Expenditure Framework

September 23, 2021/CSL Research Based on media reports, yesterday, the Senate approved the 2022 – 2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF – FSP). The decision followed the adoption of the recommendations of a joint committee of the National Assembly led by Senator Olamilekan Salami. The committees, […]

Ghana Q2-21: GDP Grows albeit below Pre-Pandemic Level; Outlook Revised

September 23, 2021/Cordros Report The recently released Q2-21 GDP report by the Ghanaian Statistical Service (GSS) showed that Ghana’s economy grew by 3.85% y/y in Q2-21 compared with 3.13% y/y growth recorded in Q1-21. The growth was driven by the Agriculture (+5.55% y/y vs Q1-21: +4.34% y/y) and Services (+10.97% […]