June 23, 2021/CSL Research Rice, being a major staple in Nigeria, is an important part of the diet of almost every household. With average local consumption significantly above production, Nigeria, until recently, was the second highest importer of rice. Since 2011, the government has been making substantial efforts to encourage […]

June 23, 2021/Edelman By Stephen Barnes, Global Head: Power and Infrastructure, Client Coverage at Standard Bank Group   As Africa looks to rebuild in the aftermath of COVID-19, corridor financing and investing in productive infrastructure will be key to economic recovery and sustained growth across the continent. The pandemic brought […]

June 22, 2021/CSL Research A Punch report states that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced another round of loan facility to Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for financing the collection and operational expenditure shortfalls incurred by these firms. We note that this is one of the several interventions made […]