The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings will take place in Washington, D.C., bringing together global finance ministers, central bank governors, and economic experts to discuss global growth, financial stability, debt issues, and poverty reduction strategies.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is expected to release Nigeria’s March 2026 inflation report this week. In February, inflation eased slightly to 15.06%, down from 15.1% in January, showing a marginal slowdown in price increases.
The Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (IAPM) will also host its 2026 conference in Lagos, focusing on regulation and development of digital asset trading in Nigeria. The event will feature top regulators, including officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), alongside industry experts.
The federal government has implemented new 2026 fiscal policy measures, which include reduced import duties on selected goods such as cars, sugar, and palm oil. The policy is aimed at stimulating economic activity and supporting key sectors of the economy through revised tariff structures covering 127 product lines.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual tax returns to April 21, 2026, following increased traffic on its digital tax platform. The extension is intended to improve compliance and reduce pressure on taxpayers.
