Zimbabwe Unveils A New Currency, ZiG
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG – the name stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”. It is the latest attempt to stabilise an economy that has lurched from crisis…
New Naira Notes: Kwara residents Lament Inflation Following CBN Extension
The People of Kwara state have expressed worry over rising inflation following the extension of the collection of old naira notes by the central Bank of Nigeria CBN. Radio Nigeria…
Ghanaian Traders Threaten Protest Over Inflation
Shop owners in Ghana are threatening to close their business premises next Monday to protest against the weakening of the country’s currency, the cedi. At 10 cedis to the US…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits Four Year High
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS on Thursday announced that inflation in the country rose above a four-year high in March as food prices jumped more than 20 percent. According…
President Buhari Vows to Tackle Food Inflation
President Muhammadu Buhari says government will keep a keen interest on food inflation in the New Year while giving directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, not to give…