ABUJA, May 23 Reuters Nigeria39;s economy grew 3.11 in the first quarter, slower than in the previous three months due to a fall in crude production, an underperformance which hit the rest of the economy, the statistics office said on Monday. It was the sixth consecutive quarter of growth, with the nonoil sector helping the […]

ACCRA, May 23 Reuters Ghana39;s central bank on Monday raised its main interest rate by 200 basis points to 19 to curb inflationary pressures and promote macroeconomic stability, Governor Ernest Addison said. In March the Bank of Ghana raised its policy rate by 250 basis points to 17 the largest hike in its history to stem […]