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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 […]
S-South states target blue economy, manufacturing for regional growth
The BRACED Commission, a regional development body representing the six states of Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone—Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta—has officially announced a transformative economic roadmap aimed at shifting the region away from its traditional reliance on raw resource extraction. Following a pivotal two-day investment symposium held in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
Global Oil Markets Face Unprecedented Volatility Following Escalating Conflict Between the United States and Iran
The global energy sector is reeling this week as crude oil prices experience a volatile surge, with benchmarks threatening to breach the $100-per-barrel threshold. This sharp upward pressure on commodity prices follows a weekend of intense military engagements involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict, which has already resulted in the death of […]
Iran’s Escalating Drone and Missile Campaign Against Gulf States Threatens Civilians and Global Economic Stability
Civilians across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region are facing unprecedented risks as Iranian forces continue a sustained campaign of drone and missile strikes in retaliation for military actions by the United States and Israel. Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued an urgent warning today, noting that while Tehran claims to be targeting military assets, its […]
El Salvador Accused of Enforced Disappearances and Arbitrary Detention of Salvadorans Deported from the United States
Human Rights Watch has released a comprehensive report detailing a disturbing pattern of enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions carried out by the Salvadoran government against citizens recently deported from the United States. According to the international watchdog, Salvadoran authorities have systematically isolated returnees, denying them access to legal counsel, judicial oversight, and communication with their […]