Nigeria

After vice-President Atiku Abubakar was sacked late last year, resulting in his privileges being revoked, he has taken his case to the courts. The Court of Appeal in Abuja referred... 2007-02-06

BMI View: Whilst government figures show a deficit for the Federal Government Budget in 2006, this should not be cause for concern, since it is more than offset by revenues to the... 2007-02-06

There has been a marked rise in the political temperature overthe last month, with the sacking of vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and his refusal to accept this decision, bringing... 2007-01-10

We expect real GDP growth of 5.9% in 2007, despite an expected decline in oil prices. Growth will remain strong in the non oil sector, which is rising from a low base, helped by... 2007-01-10

BMI View: Perhaps the greatest achievement of this government has been stabilising macroeconomic management. It should therefore be little surprise that huge efforts are being made... 2007-01-08

BMI View: Legal wrangling surrounding the dismissal of the vice-President ahead of presidential elections next April raises question marks about the strength of Nigerian democracy.... 2007-01-08

BMI View: Violence has stepped up a gear in the oil-producing Delta states in recent weeks, despite militant organisations giving an appearance of incoherence. An expanding groundswell... 2006-11-27

As expected, vice-President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2007 presidential election, which is set to be held on April 19. Abubakar will not be able to stand... 2006-11-27

BMI View: Falling inflation coincides with the government's target of single digit inflation over the short-term. The recent fall in inflation is good news, but future risks are still... 2006-11-27

BMI View: We now forecast inflation will stand at 9.5% by the end of 2006, before increasing slightly to 10% by the end of 2007. Excess money supply growth will feed through into... 2006-11-27