April 10, 2025/FBNQuest Research The most recent data published by the Debt Management Office (DMO) shows a steady increase in Nigeria’s debt burden. Sequentially, the nation’s debt stock rose by a modest 2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to N144.7trn as at the end of Dec ’2024. However, the YoY rise was more […]

April 10, 2025/CSL Research The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently released the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report for March 2025, covering the Industry, Services, and Agriculture sectors. The composite PMI stood at 52.3 points, indicating continued expansion in economic activity. This marks the fourth consecutive month of growth, following […]

(Credit: jamesteohart/iStock by Getty Images) April 9, 2025/IMFBlog Thailand’s elevated level of household debt contributed to delaying the country’s post-pandemic recovery, which took longer than in other economies in the region. Borrowing surged during the health crisis as people struggled to meet basic needs, and lingering repayment burdens continue to constrain […]