FMDA’s Weekly Market Report May 18, 2026

Weekly Market Insights: Global Trends and Local Implications System liquidity remained elevated at N6.29 trillion, supported by sizeable inflows from maturing securities. Looking ahead, an estimated N3.03 trillion is expected to flow into the system this week, largely driven by OMO maturities, which account for about 74% of projected inflows. Oil prices edged higher by […]

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate – April 2026

Key Highlights on Inflation figure in April 2026 Nigeria’s headline inflation increased to 15.69% year-on-year in April 2026, from 15.38% in March, marking the second consecutive monthly increase in the annual inflation rate. Month-on-month inflation, however, declined in line with our expectation to 2.13%, from 4.18% in March, suggesting that while inflationary pressures remained elevated, […]