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LCCI Releases 2023 Mid-Year Economic Review and Outlook

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3 years ago

August 22, 2023

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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Cordros Capital have released
the consensus reached at the end of 2023 Mid-Year Economic Review and Outlook.

In the communique signed by LCCI President, Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole,
said that the LCCI, over the last 135 years, has consistently engaged the government and advanced the growth of the private sector and the overall Nigerian economy through regular reviews of the business and economic climate and policy advocacy.

He disclosed that
the consensus reached at the end of the Mid-Year Economic and Outlook are detailed below:

1.     Government should consider the urgent need for an all-encompassing economic and fiscal plan, full/ partial divestment of state-owned real estate, improved transport sector, and energy assets as post-election priorities.
2.     The government must focus more on asset-based and equity offerings to improve revenue.
3.     Institutional reorganization is urgently needed in the CBN and the NNPC to improve transparency and accountability.
4.     The operating environment of NNPCL is somewhat opaque, which is anti-competition. The oil sector will attract the desired investment if the government liberalizes fuel import licenses and other vital activities in the midstream and downstream.
5.     Government should unlock revenue from assets by complementing tax with rent, fees, dividends, and capital gains. Economies that optimize revenue through equities have recently offset the loss from declining commodity prices.
6.     The new administration is advised to borrow better to reduce debt costs by issuing a more asset-linked debt than IOUs. The non-interest-bearing debt opportunities should be explored as emerging markets tilt towards project equity financing.
7.     BDCs should not be referred to as parallel or unofficial markets, because they are officially licensed to trade.

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US Bond Selloff Pushes Benchmark Yield Past 5%, Stocks Rattled

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September 15, 2026

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A sharp selloff in the US bond market has driven the benchmark Treasury yield above 5%, sending shockwaves through equity markets and heightening investor anxiety.

The surge in yields, particularly on the 10-year Treasury note, reflects growing concerns over persistent inflation, the outlook for interest rates, and the broader path of monetary policy. As bond prices fell, yields climbed past the psychologically important 5% threshold, marking a significant move that has unsettled risk assets.

US stock markets reacted with broad declines, as higher yields increased the attractiveness of fixed-income investments relative to equities and raised borrowing costs for companies. Major indices came under pressure, with investors reassessing valuations amid the rising cost of capital.

Market analysts note that the rapid move higher in yields has intensified volatility across asset classes. Traders are closely watching upcoming economic data and any signals from the Federal Reserve for clues on whether the upward pressure on yields will persist.

The development underscores the sensitivity of both bond and equity markets to shifting expectations around inflation and monetary policy in the world’s largest economy.

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Dangote at IPO Listing, Charges Public,”I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa”

“I don’t want anybody again to call me the richest man in Africa. I want to be called the wealthiest man in Africa so that I can create wealth for others,” he said.

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September 14, 2026

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The trading floor of the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) is agog this morning as billionaire industrialist,Aliko Dangote, declared opened trading activities for the day.

“I don’t want anybody again to call me the richest man in Africa. I want to be called the wealthiest man in Africa so that I can create wealth for others,” he said.

Dangote made the remarks on Monday while sounding the gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos to formally launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.

The billionaire businessman said the IPO provided an opportunity for investors to participate in what he described as a transformational phase for Nigeria and Africa’s economies.

“Today, we are not merely offering shares. We are offering an opportunity to participate in the transformational chapter of not only Nigeria’s economy, but Africa’s economy,” Dangote said.

He urged Nigerians to deepen the capital market and promote wider ownership of wealth.

“Together, let us deepen our capital market. Together, let us create prosperity through ownership. Together, let us build a stronger Nigeria. Together, let us ensure prosperity for Africa,” he said.