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Author: Olu Anisere
Olu Anisere is a financial and economic journalist at MarketForces Africa, specialising in African macroeconomic policy, international finance, energy markets, and continental development.He covers major multilateral institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), providing readers with frontline reporting on policies shaping Africa's economic trajectory.Olu has reported extensively on Nigeria's fiscal and monetary policy landscape, including CBN interest rate decisions, Nigeria's bond market, FX inflows, and the country's engagement with global financial institutions.His coverage spans IMF and World Bank Spring and Annual Meetings, African Ministers of Finance conferences, and high-level economic forums where Africa's development agenda is set.His reporting captures perspectives from Africa's most influential economic voices, including Tony Elumelu, senior IMF officials, and CBN leadership, bringing institutional insight and policy depth to MarketForces Africa's readers.Olu also covers Inside Africa — tracking economic, investment, and development stories from across the continent. Olu Anisere is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled the African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum (AFRIPERF) to drive continental aspirations
The Federal Government has donated 1,287 metric tonnes of maize and 132 metric tonnes of gari to Oyo state government for distribution to vulnerable
Sen. Binos Yaroe, representing Adamawa South Senatorial District, has distributed N6 million worth of
The Federal Government has terminated its contracts with Mothercat, RCC and Dantata & Sawoe for non-performance on the dualisation of the Obajana-Benin
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), said it has begun an investigation into allegations of coercion against customers at one of its retail
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges, foster innovation to ensure stability and
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc. (NAHCO-Aviance) has, again, signed five years contracts with Lufthansa and Royal Air Maroc airlines for ground
The Lagos Free Trade Zone of the Nigeria Customs Service says it generated N115 billion in revenue over the past six months.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Special Area Command, Tincan Island Port, has arrested 21 suspected drug traffickers and intercepted