February 3, 2026/United Capital Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Global output is projected to ease slightly from 3.2% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, driven by slower growth in the US and China as trade tariffs weigh on activity. Inflation in major economies is expected to trend towards central bank targets, supporting […]
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PM: New Orders Broadly Stable at Start of 2026
February 2, 2026/P+Measurement Services Nigerian companies faced a muted start to 2026. A broad stagnation of new orders led to much slower rises in output and purchasing activity. More positively, employment continued to increase at a broadly similar pace to that seen at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, faster rises […]
Recapitalisation: Silent Layoffs, Infrastructure Deficit Threat to $1Trn Economy
February 2, 2026 By Blaise Udunze The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation exercise, which is scheduled for a March 31, 2026, deadline, has continued to reignite optimism across financial markets and is designed to build stronger, more resilient banks capable of financing a $1 trillion economy. With the ongoing exercise, […]
