OPINION/EDITORIAL

Economic Outlook and Supply-Side (Dis)Inflation Dynamics

February 6, 2026/US Federal Reserve By Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson Thank you, Wendy, for the kind introduction. It is an honor to speak at the Brookings Institution.1 Today, I will start by sharing my outlook for the economy. Then, I will discuss the possible implications of that outlook for […]

What If the Problem Isn’t Just the Government?

February 6, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Recent reports in the media space highlighting threats of “naked protests” by market women across several states if the federal government fails to address the issue of hardship underscore the depth of hunger and poverty gripping the nation. No doubt, there is hardship in […]

Mobile Subscriptions Record Y/Y Growth

February 5, 2026/CSL Update According to the latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), active mobile subscriptions rose by 14.72 million year-on-year (+8.92%) to 179.64 million in 2025, from 164.93 million in 2024. On a month-on-month basis, total subscriptions increased by 2.22 million (+1.25%), from 177.43 million in November […]