OPINION/EDITORIAL

Continuity Of FX Policy, Hot Air Notwithstanding

Culled—Proshare June 17, 2019 By FBNQuest Research                                                                                        A burst of commentary on the CBN’s fx regime on the newswires last week warrants a re-examination of the underlying issues. While in reality little, if anything, has changed, it is worthwhile restating our house view. There has been a convergence of rates […]

Enhancing Energy Security in Africa – the time is now

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 17, 2019/ — By Emmanuel Okogba The African Energy Chamber has called on African governments and oil companies to do more to protect the security of energy infrastructure in Africa. Oil and gas infrastructure is quickly becoming a principal target for terrorists, rogue organizations, hostile state and […]

Making the Euro Area More Resilient Before the Next Recession Hits

June 17, 2019/IMFBlog By Shekhar Aiyar, John Bluedorn, and Romain Duval Growth in the euro area rebounded earlier this year, but it remains fragile, while risks have increased. Now is a good time for euro area economies to strengthen their ability to weather any future economic difficulties. A new IMF […]