The Week Ahead

The Q3 2026 SBM Jollof Rice Index recorded a decline in the average cost of preparing jollof rice in Nigeria, offering some relief to households amid rising living costs. Will this decline translate into sustained food affordability? Reports of Ebola in Abuja have raised concerns about Nigeria’s disease surveillance and public health preparedness. How prepared is Nigeria to contain a potential outbreak and prevent further transmission? Deutsche Bank has described the naira as undervalued, s...

Ghana’s teacher unions have suspended their nationwide strike. What agreements or commitments led to the suspension, and how will this affect teachers and students? Ghana has imposed a 20% tax on digital services. How will this tax affect digital businesses, online service prices, and consumers in Ghana? Shell and Chevron are exploring opportunities in Ghana’s Keta Basin. What economic benefits could successful exploration bring to Ghana, and what environmental risks might arise? Support th...

Ghana has applied to join BRICS as it seeks stronger economic ties with emerging markets. Could closer ties with BRICS and greater use of the yuan strengthen Ghana’s trade and investment opportunities? The African Union has launched an Africa Credit Rating Agency to provide credit assessments that better reflect African economic realities. Could this help African countries reduce borrowing costs? Adeniyi Adeyemi has been charged over allegations linked to a fictitious government agency. How...

Happy Independence day, Nigeria. Nigeria is officially 66 years old. Kwam 1 has stepped in to reconcile rival factions within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), following tensions that have affected the union. Can this reconciliation bring lasting peace to the NURTW? Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for Africa to secure two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, while Côte d’Ivoire has also backed reforms to give Africa greater representation. S...

Ivory Coast has rejected a US request to accept deportees who are not Ivorian citizens. The decision highlights tensions over US deportation policies. Should African countries accept deportees who are not their citizens? The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, a move that could make loans cheaper. Will this rate cut improve access to affordable loans? The NSCDC has arrested 24 personnel over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. In...