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Persistent Inflationary Pressures Across Six Nigerian States and FCT Mask Marginal National Disinflation in February 2026
The Nigerian economic landscape remains defined by a stark dichotomy between national headline statistics and the localized reality of households and businesses. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s headline inflation rate recorded a marginal deceleration, moving from 15.10 percent in January 2026 to […]
EU faces internal fracture as Trump pressures NATO allies over Strait of Hormuz security
The European Union is currently navigating a precarious geopolitical crossroads as it weighs options to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, following an ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump that has sparked significant internal dissent. As global oil prices remain volatile—surging beyond $100 per barrel in the wake of intensifying conflict in […]