Updates

United Capital Weekly Pan African Monitor Friday 12-May-23

May 12, 2023/United Capital Anglophone West Africa Nigeria According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), oil production declined by 2.9% m/m to 1.27mbpd in Mar-2023 from 1.31mbpd in Feb-2023. This represents the first plunge in oil production since Sep-2022. The Federal Government and oil sector players blamed the […]

Bank Rate increased to 4.5% – May 2023

May 11, 2023/Bank of England Monetary Policy Summary, May 2023 The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 10 May 2023, the MPC voted by […]

Women Must Play a Larger Role in Peace Building and Resolving Conflicts – AfDB Chief

Nigeria’s first lady and outgoing chair of the African First Ladies Peace Mission, Aisha Buhari, emphasised the significance of women’s role in conflict resolution May 11, 2023/AfDB Women’s proven role in conflict resolution makes the unique position of First Ladies even more important as agents for resolving conflicts in Africa. […]