Investor Presentaiton
Macroeconomic Overview (3/3)
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800
Before unification
600
400
200
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03-Jan-23
The Nigerian Capital Market Update
PwC
In June 2023, the announcement of the unification of exchange rates as well as the removal of fuel subsidy caused a huge spike in exchange rates and fuel prices
Exchange rates Year-to-date
Average fuel pump price Year-to-date
03-Feb-23
03-Mar-23
03-Apr-23
03-May-23
03-Jun-23
After unification
03-Jul-23
03-Aug-23
Average price per litre
700
617
590
600
538
500
400
306
300
245
213
208
214
200
100
0
ill
March
January February
April
May
June
July
August
Source: Central Bank of Nigeria
Opportunities Amidst Disruptions
Amidst the economic disruptions arising from sudden macro-economic reforms in the
short run, it is expected that these reforms would yield positive benefits for the
economy and the capital market in the long run
The liberalisation of the foreign exchange market could potentially attract foreign
investments and positive capital flows
■ In addition, the removal of fuel subsidy will provide more fiscal space for the Federal
Government and allow for channeling of the funds saved from payment of subsidy into
more developmental projects such as infrastructure development. However, policy
implementation and accountability in fiscal offices is key to reap the benefits of the
subsidy removal
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Source: National Bureau of Statistics, Trading Economics, PwC research
Other macro-economic initiatives of the Federal Government aimed to improve its fiscal
position and increase revenue including setting up the Presidential Committee on Fiscal
Policy and Tax Reforms to enhance revenue collection efficiency, ensure transparent
reporting, and promote the effective utilisation of tax etc. and the planned sale of about 20
state-run companies to raise funds and improve governance in these entities also presents
opportunities for the capital market. The Sale of the state-owned entities through the capital
market would deepen and grow the market. Furthermore, tax incentives to attract more
companies to utilise the capital markets as well as investors to participate in investing in the
capital markets could be introduced through the tax reform process
August 2023
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