OPINION/EDITORIAL

2026 Approved Budget – Credibility Challenges May Persist

April 30, 2026/Cordros Report The 2026 Federal Government budget was signed into law by the President on 17 April, following its approval by the National Assembly on 31 March. The approved budget reflects a 16.8% increase to NGN68.32 trillion from the initial NGN58.47 trillion proposal. The revision primarily reflects a […]

Oil Spikes Above $110 on Iran War Escalation and UAE OPEC Shock Exit

April 28, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week.       We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you […]

Systemically Weak Banks Put Nigeria’s $1Trillion Ambition at Risk

April 26, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Nigeria’s banking sector has just undergone one of its most ambitious recapitalisation exercises in two decades, all thanks to the Central Bank of Nigeria under the leadership of Olayemi Cardoso.  About N4.65 trillion ($3.38) has been raised. Balance sheets have been strengthened, at least […]