OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nigerian Banks: Resilience Built In

June 25, 2021/Coronation Research Coronation Asset Management today releases its report on Nigerian Banks “Nigerian Banks, Resilience Built In”. The report shows that Nigerian banks’ earnings have been remarkably resilient over the interest rate cycle, their profitability is improving over time. and their stock values are remarkably cheap compared to […]

Four Facts about Soaring Consumer Food Prices

June 24, 2021/IMFBlog By Christian Bogmans, Andrea Pescatori, and Ervin Prifti Rising world food prices for producers are making headlines and causing concerns among the public. The most recent data show a moderation in consumer food price inflation globally, but as we explain below, that could change in the coming […]

Cape Town and Dubai Battle Over Africa’s Energy Future-Op-Ed

It was such a shock that the Africa Energy Chamber (AEC) shortly afterward announced it was sponsoring Africa Energy Week on the same weekend (November 8-12) as the (Out of) Africa Oil Week June 24, 2021 by Duggan Flanakin It was quite a shock to Africa Energy Chamber Executive Director […]