July 2, 2021/IMF Weekend Read In today’s edition we focus on an assessment of the US economy, the need to act for Africa, the outlook on inflation, inclusive innovation, debt relief for Sudan, and much more. On that note, let’s dive right in. US ECONOMIC RECOVERY Unprecedented fiscal and monetary support, combined […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Nigeria’s Fiscal Position, A Lot Like Deja Vu
July 2, 2021/CSL Research The 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework Fiscal Strategy document showed that government revenue from January to May 2021 was N1.8tn, a 33.3% shortfall of the budgeted amount. This indicates that the recent rise in crude oil prices (+46.4% YTD) has not improved the government’s fiscal position. […]
Reps Divided on the Full Re-Opening of Land Borders
July 1, 2021/CSL Research According to media report yesterday, members of the Nigerian House of Representatives were divided over a motion for the full re-opening of Nigeria’s land borders. The motion was sponsored by eleven (11) law makers who cited the economic downturn and its attendant hardship on Nigerians living […]
