Tag: Market Stability
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Capital Gains Tax Backed for Nigerian Market Stability
Introduction: A Turning Point for Nigeria’s Investment Climate Nigeria is weighing a 25 percent capital gains tax on investment profits as part of broader fiscal and market-stability measures. Proponents argue that a well-structured capital gains tax (CGT) could reduce volatility, improve tax compliance, and create a more predictable investment environment. Critics warn about potential dampening…
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Capital Gains Tax Backed for Nigerian Market Stability: Experts Call for Prudent Implementation
Overview: A Proposed Tax to Stabilize the Nigerian Market The debate over a 25 percent capital gains tax on investment profits in Nigeria has gained significant attention from market participants and policymakers. Advocates argue that a well-structured capital gains tax (CGT) could dampen speculative trading, curb excessive volatility, and create a more predictable investment climate.…
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Nigeria to Close Rice Import Windows: Policy Shift Unfolds
Policy shift aims to boost local rice production Nigeria is moving to shut its rice import windows as part of a broader national policy review aimed at rebalancing the country’s agricultural sector. Officials say the decision comes after an in-depth analysis of trade data and farm-level outcomes showed that, despite a growing apparent surplus in…
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Why Ghana Must Maintain the NPA Price Floor in the Petroleum Market
Introduction: The case for a price floor within Ghana’s deregulated market Ghana deregulated its downstream petroleum sector in 2015 to allow market-based pump prices. Yet deregulation did not mean a complete free-for-all. The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) price floor—an overarching safeguard—remains central to stabilising the fuel market, protecting consumers, and sustaining investment in an industry…
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Why Over 80% of America’s Top CEOs Think Trump Would Be Wrong Not to Pick Chris Waller for Fed Chair
CEO Consensus: A rare moment of unity on the Fed chair question When a diverse group of the nation’s top business leaders weighs in on the Federal Reserve chair, the message carries weight beyond typical political chatter. A surprising majority—reported as over 80%—of America’s leading CEOs believe that if President Trump were to appoint a…
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Trump Clarifies No Tariffs on Gold Amid Confusion
In a world where economic concerns often rise and fall with the latest headlines, the recent confusion over potential tariffs on gold has sent shockwaves through markets and economies, particularly in gold-rich countries like Switzerland. Just days ago, the Financial Times published an article suggesting that the U.S. may impose tariffs on gold imports. This…