Palace: Economic slowdown temporary, not reflective of long-term outlook

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said that the slowing Philippine economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 is “only temporary” and “does not determine the country’s long-term direction.” The Philippine Statistics Authority reported a 2.3 percent economic growth amid the peak impact of the Middle East war

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its strategic economic reforms implemented over the past 34 months have laid a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth, financial stability and inclusive development. The apex bank stated that the measures were already contributing to impr

National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says the government has laid the foundation for economic growth and job creation by stabilising key areas of the economy.