OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nigeria’s Growth Outlook Upgraded as Reform Momentum Gains Traction

January 23, 2026/Coronation Update Summary    In its January World Economic Outlook (WEO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its global growth outlook upward to 3.3% y/y in 2026, from 3.1% y/y in the October WEO. The 2027 growth projection was left unchanged at 3.2% y/y. Global inflation is projected […]

How Inside Jobs and Policy Shocks Trigger Nigeria’s Rising Loan Crisis

January 22, 2026 By Blaise Udunze The latest in the Nigerian banking sector, as banks grapple with the recapitalization compliance deadline, is confronted with a familiar yet unsettling problem that stems from rising loan defaults amid expanding credit. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) latest macroeconomic outlook of […]

Tengiz Disruption Lifts Brent Back to $65

January 20, 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 […]