OPINION/EDITORIAL

Robust Economic Gains for EBRD Economies after 20 Years in the EU

Image Credit: EBRD April 30, 2024/EBRD By Ksenia Yakustidi 1 May 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the EU accession of eight economies where the EBRD invests GDP per capita in these countries almost doubled as a share of Germany’s GDP per capita between 2003 and 2023 Deep integration into European […]

Telcos Push for First Tariffs Hike in 11 Years

April 30, 2024/CSL Research According to newspaper reports, Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are renewing their push for an increase in prices of calls, data, and other services after multiple failed attempts in the last 11 years. In a communique signed by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) […]

Federal Government Sees Reduction in External Debt Service Cost in Q4 2023

April 30, 2024/FBNQuest Research Discussing Nigeria’s debt profile and focusing on the Debt Management Office’s (DMO) external debt service data shows that the federal government of Nigeria’s (FGN’ s) total external debt obligations fell by US$447.5m (-32% q/q) to US$943.2m in Q4 ’23. The total debt service cost comprises market-related […]