June 18, 2021/IMF Weekend Read In today’s edition we focus on building resilience through adaptation, the four fault lines of the world economy, attracting private finance for Africa’s development, the benefits of economic inclusion, streaming services in emerging markets, a new era of digital money, tackling the pandemic in Cyprus […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
More Traction Needed in Agriculture, Grew by 2.3% YoY in Q1 2021
June 18, 2021/Proshare by FBNQuest Research The latest national accounts show that the agriculture sector grew by 2.3% y/y in Q1 ’21, compared with 3.4% the previous quarter. Crop production accounted for 88% of agriculture GDP, and expanded by 2.3% y/y. We also note that the forestry, livestock and […]
System Liquidity in Deficit on Persistent CRR Debits
June 18, 2021/CSL Research Based on financial data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the total system liquidity in the economy remains in deficit, averaging N64.1bn over the last month. The tightened system liquidity can closely be linked to; the persistent CRR debits by the CBN, excess of […]

