A series of high-level economic events — both global and domestic — are set to shape the business landscape this week, with investors and policymakers watching closely.
Gatekeepers News reports that the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will take place from April 13 to April 18 in Washington, D.C.
The annual gathering will bring together central bank governors, finance and development ministers, private sector leaders, and civil society groups to assess the global economic outlook. Key discussions are expected to centre on growth prospects, financial stability, and strategies for poverty reduction.
Nigeria’s Inflation Data in Focus
On the domestic front, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is expected to release Nigeria’s consumer price index (CPI) and inflation report for March 2026.
In its last report, the NBS said inflation eased slightly to 15.06 percent in February from 15.1 percent recorded in January. The agency noted that the CPI — which measures changes in the prices of goods and services — declined by 0.04 percent on a month-on-month basis.
Digital Assets Take Centre Stage
Meanwhile, the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (IAPM) will host its 2026 annual conference on April 16 at the Oriental Hotel.
The conference, themed “Fostering Enduring Operating Environment for Digital Assets Trading and Investments — Regulators/Operators’ Perspectives,” will focus on regulatory and operational frameworks for digital assets in Nigeria.
Key speakers include Emomotimi Agama, director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, who will chair the event, and Umaru Kwairanga, chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group.
Other notable participants include Kashifu Abdullahi, Bola Ajomale, and Olufemi Awoyemi, who will moderate discussions. Guest speakers include Robert Barnes and Nicky Okoye.
FG Cuts Tariffs in New Fiscal Measures
The federal government has also approved the 2026 fiscal policy measures, introducing tariff adjustments aimed at stimulating key sectors.
According to a circular signed by Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, the new framework replaces the 2023 policy.
The measures include a national list of 127 tariff lines with reduced import duties on selected items such as cars, palm oil, and sugar to “promote and stimulate growth in critical sectors of the economy”.
LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline
In Lagos, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to April 21.
The agency said the extension follows increased usage of its eTax platform after an earlier deadline shift to April 14, noting that the surge reflects taxpayers’ efforts to comply with filing requirements.
