APC ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE

The Renewed Hope Agenda: Numbers & Reforms

Tracking fiscal policy, naira volatility, fuel subsidy removal impact, and the path to $1tn GDP by 2030.

NAIRA/USD (OFFICIAL) +0.8%

₦1,482.50

as at March 16, 2026 · NAFEM window
Reserves: $39.2bn Inflation: 22.6%
GDP growth (Q4 2025)

3.84%

+0.5%
Oil production (mbpd)

1.67

stabilising
External reserves

$39.2bn

+2% (YTD)
Policy rate (MPR)

24.75%

hold by CBN

APC Economic Agenda: Real News

Central Bank of Nigeria
MONETARY POLICY

CBN Unifies Exchange Rates, Allows Naira to Float Within Managed Band

In a major policy shift backed by the presidency, the Central Bank introduces a new FX code to boost liquidity and attract $10bn in portfolio inflows before Q3 2026.

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Oil and Gas
ENERGY & SUBSIDY

Fuel Subsidy Removal: NNPC Reports ₦4.2tr Savings, Palliatives Face Criticism

APC lauds the 'courageous' reform as transport unions demand more relief. New CNG conversion centres open in 14 states under presidential initiative.

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Tax reform
FISCAL REFORM

Taiwo Oyedele: 'Emergency Economic Bill Will Raise VAT but Exempt Low-Income Earners'

The Fiscal Policy Committee chairman meets with APC caucus to fast-track four tax bills; new increment in development levies expected for large corporations.

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Quick Economic Briefs
$1.2bn World Bank budget support (April 2026)
7,200MW peak power generation (March record)
₦65,000 new minimum wage implementation begins