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Elisha Bala-Gbogbo

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Sub-Sahara Africa Correspondent at Reuters

Journalist @Reuters. Previously @Bloomberg. Inbox open. Music lover. Arsenal, basketball & @F1. Opinions are mine, and mine alone.

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  • 1 month ago | marketscreener.com | Elisha Bala-Gbogbo |Chijioke Ohuocha

    Published on 05/20/2025 at 09:25, updated on 05/20/2025 at 11:11 ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Tuesday for the second time in a row, as expected, noting relative improvements in key macroeconomic indicators that support a moderation in prices in the medium term. The unanimous decision to hold the rate at 27.50% comes after six hikes last year.

  • 1 month ago | uk.marketscreener.com | Elisha Bala-Gbogbo |Chijioke Ohuocha

    Published on 20/05/2025 at 14:25, updated on 20/05/2025 at 16:11 ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Tuesday for the second time in a row, as expected, noting relative improvements in key macroeconomic indicators that support a moderation in prices in the medium term. The unanimous decision to hold the rate at 27.50% comes after six hikes last year.

  • 1 month ago | reuters.com | Elisha Bala-Gbogbo

    A drone view of The Abuja City Gate, monument that acts as a ceremonial entrance to the new capital, in Abuja, Nigeria, May 10, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo ABUJA, May 12 (Reuters) - Nigeria's economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024, driven by a strong fourth quarter and an improved fiscal position, the World Bank said on Monday, but warned that persistently high inflation remains a challenge.

  • 2 months ago | today.westlaw.com | Elisha Bala-Gbogbo |Camillus Eboh

    ABUJA (Reuters) -A $220 million fine against Meta Platforms by Nigeria's competition watchdog for violating local consumer, data protection and privacy laws has been upheld following an unsuccessful appeal, Nigeria's Competition and Consumer...

  • 2 months ago | kfgo.com | Elisha Bala-Gbogbo

    By Elisha Bala-GbogboABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s headline consumer inflation edged up to 24.23% year-on-year in March from 23.18% in February, its statistics agency said on Tuesday. A report by the National Bureau of Statistics showed price rises for food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributor to annual inflation.

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Elisha Bala-Gbogbo
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10 Jun 25

Exclusive: A $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi Aramco to Nigeria has hit a snag due to a recent dip in oil prices. However, the deal is still on track and is expected to be finalized soon. Seen this @realkelvin07 #OOTT https://t.co/4jKRRvyejo

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9 Jun 25

RT @ReutersAfrica: An African Union credit review body has questioned Fitch ratings agency's downgrade of Africa Export-Import Bank last we…

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6 Jun 25

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