…that while recent macroeconomic reforms have helped stabilise the economy and restore investor confidence, the benefits have yet to translate into meaningful improvements in living standards for most Nigerians. The World Bank noted that Nigeria’s economic performance over the past decade had been constrained by structu…

…series of hikes in 2024 aimed at curbing inflation, stabilising the naira and restoring investor confidence. After holding the benchmark rate at 27.50 per cent throughout most of 2025, the MPC began a cautious easing cycle in September 2025, cutting the MPR by 50 basis points to 27.00 per cent as inflation moderated fo…

…He said that such fiscal policies could also distort contractual obligations and weaken investor confidence. Also, Mr Okey Ibeke, Principal Consultant at International Trade Advisory Services Ltd., said the reduction in import duties would not automatically translate into cheaper vehicles for Nigerians. Ibeke said that…

…rate unification and other economic policies had increased government revenue, improved investor confidence and boosted federal allocations to states. “Leadership is not about perfection; it is about progress. The journey of reforms is never easy after decades of mismanagement, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demon…

…by domestic macroeconomic reforms, improved foreign exchange liquidity and renewed investor confidence. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 7:33 AM | Share this Story

…year, buoyed by macroeconomic reforms, improved foreign exchange liquidity and renewed investor confidence. According to a Bloomberg report yesterday, Nigeria's benchmark stock index has returned 67 percent in dollar terms since the beginning of the year. The performance edged South Korea's Kospi index, which has gaine…

…tech hub like South Korea in pure US dollar returns underscores a major renewal of investor confidence across the continent. The benchmark index in Africa's largest oil producer has returned 67 percent i ...S&P Dow Jones places market on watchlist for Frontier status The Nigerian stock market has rerouted into its expl…

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…stronger foreign exchange liquidity across the official market. They also cited improved investor confidence, which has supported demand and supply conditions in the foreign exchange market. According to analysts, sustained policy measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria have continued strengthening market tr…

…before rebounding to $1.1 billion by November 2025. The recovery suggests growing investor confidence in the sector. “Climate adaptation is one of the defining investment themes of the next decade, especially in Africa, where the need is immediate, and the entrepreneurial talent is extraordinary,” Maelis Carraro, found…

…required policy consistency, quality infrastructure, access to finance, and investor confidence. Dangote identified infrastructure-led industrialisation, value-chain development and stronger public-private partnerships as the three pillars needed to unlock the sector's enormous potential. He said the Federal Government…

…standards, competition and commercial conduct, thereby strengthening transparency and investor confidence across the port industry," Akutah stated. According to him, once signed into law, the legislation will establish an independent port economic regulator with powers to regulate tariffs, service standards, competitio…

…the foundation for transforming Nigeria's petroleum industry but stressed that building investor confidence now depends on consistent and predictable regulation. He said: "The PIA gave us the architecture. What we must now build is the culture, the institutional habits, the interpretive discipline and the regulatory ch…

…investment because of insecurity. So we'll look at that and ensure that we restore investor confidence in the economy of the state. The administration has repeatedly denied allegations of tampering with local government funds and says there is no evidence to support such claims. What is your position on the issue of lo…

…of federal road projects has contributed to improved connectivity and renewed investor confidence across the region. The organization noted with cautious optimism the continued advancement of several strategic infrastructure initiatives, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Badagry-Sokoto Highway Corridor,…

…would support a fair and competitive market structure while improving transparency and investor confidence. The requirement is designed to prevent direct or indirect anti-competitive practices within the communications sector. It will strengthen oversight of transactions that may significantly affect ownership and cont…

…regulatory stability in the telecom sector. They added that the measure would also boost investor confidence, improve regulatory certainty, and support the long-term sustainability of the industry. Reaffirming their commitment, both agencies pledged continued collaboration to promote transparency, fair competition, and…

…food inflation, the collapse of small-scale LPG retail businesses, job losses, reduced investor confidence and a significant setback to Nigeria's clean-energy and climate commitments. As a way out, Iyang called for immediate measures to improve the availability and accessibility of LPG nationwide, urging the government…

…more actively to the economy. "Likewise, transparent land administration systems inspire investor confidence. Investors are more willing to commit resources to environments where land ownership records are reliable, accessible, and professionally managed. For this reason, the reforms within KWGIS are critical to the br…

…Governor Olayemi Cardoso, had, in May, said: "This strong buffer continues to reinforce investor confidence in the Nigerian economy and support exchange rate stability." Expert's view Analysts believe the higher reserve level could enhance the CBN's capacity to support exchange rate stability and meet external obligati…