OPINION/EDITORIAL

Further Complications to the MPCs Next Rate Decision

March 15, 2022/Proshare by FBNQuest Research At its meeting in January, the monetary policy committee (MPC) voted unanimously to maintain its policy rate at 11.5% and keep all other parameters unchanged. The minutes of the MPC meeting published by the CBN last week provide insight into the committee members’ thoughts. […]

Monetary outlook: Will Russia-Ukraine Crisis alter major central banks policies?

March 15, 2022/United Capital Report Following the Russian-Ukraine crisis, market players and investors have begun to ponder the interest rate decisions of major central bank. In 2022, our expectations were for aggressive monetary tightening following accommodative stances adopted by major central banks in 2020 and 2021.  This week, the US […]

Africa can adopt renewable energy on a massive scale and save billions along the way

March 15, 2022/Alesia Communications Africa’s energy future at a crossroad   When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. More than anything else, energy systems are the very fabric of business and society. […]