The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rethink its development finance strategies, stating that the real sector faces a significant N50 trillion funding gap due to structural market failures.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) continues to warn that rising food prices pose the biggest threat to household welfare in Nigeria, despite an easing headline inflation rate, advocating for structural reforms over tighter monetary policy.

The city of Manchester is highlighted as a triumph of private enterprise, suggesting that 'soft left' Labour MPs backing Andy Burnham might be drawing incorrect lessons from its revival.

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has approved a decision to allocate nearly 22 million KM in grant funds as current transfers to private enterprises and entrepreneurs.

China's market regulator has announced a series of new steps aimed at stimulating and supporting the growth of the private sector. These measures are designed to enhance the vitality and development of private enterprises.

A policy review by the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) indicates that Nigeria's 2026 fiscal measures are designed to favor local production, potentially creating challenges for import-dependent businesses due to new tariff changes.

A Private Sector Advisory Council has been established, focusing on economic development and collaboration between the government and private enterprises in Bangladesh.

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) in Nigeria has called for urgent government intervention to address soaring energy costs and unreliable electricity, which impose an estimated annual economic loss of N10 trillion.

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) are urging the Nigerian government to focus on local solutions and safeguards amidst the Middle East crises.

Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the fifth entry in a series examining the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications for local governments, financial investors and private enterprises. Chinese government and industry officials are likely to discuss plans to control domestic electric-vehicle (EV) makers’ output, while encouraging them to prioritise...

An opinion piece argues that while government has a role, private enterprises are better equipped to manage airport security operations.

As private enterprises manage public sugar firms, authorities are being called upon to take decisive action to secure land belonging to these public millers.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged a comprehensive reform of Nigeria's development finance framework to address an estimated N50 trillion funding deficit impacting the country's productive sectors.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has issued a warning against a proposed ban on textile imports, arguing it would harm downstream industries. The group instead calls for comprehensive reforms to revitalize the textile sector.

Cuba has announced that it will open more sectors to private business, signaling a further expansion of private enterprise in the communist nation. This move aims to stimulate economic activity and provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) warns that Nigeria’s power sector contraction by 15.30% in Q1 2026 poses serious risks to economic growth and business competitiveness.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against further monetary tightening, warning that higher interest rates could hinder economic growth, private-sector investment, and employment.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) states that the Federal Government's recently approved 2026 Fiscal Policy measures and Tariff Amendments will significantly enhance domestic manufacturing and import substitution in Nigeria.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed disagreement with the World Bank's proposed policy advocating for increased importation of petroleum products and food into Nigeria.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the successful implementation of its bank recapitalisation programme, with 32 banks reportedly meeting the new minimum capital requirements.

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) in Nigeria has called for urgent government intervention to alleviate the burden of rising energy costs on citizens and businesses, warning of potential ₦10 trillion annual losses.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) states that local refining alone cannot prevent fuel price volatility in Nigeria, as global oil markets continue to dictate costs.

An historian discusses the suppression of entrepreneurship in the Soviet Union, particularly in the Baltic states, where initial leniency was followed by widespread nationalization and criminalization of private enterprise.

An opinion piece from The Wall Street Journal discusses the inherent risks and potential downsides when the government acts as a shareholder in private enterprises.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) stated that the US 12.5% tariff is unlikely to significantly impact Nigeria, as most of its exports to the US are petroleum products, which are exempt.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) reacted to Nigeria's Q1 2026 GDP report, which indicated a year-on-year real GDP growth of 3.8%, stating that the economy remains on a gradual recovery path.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned against Nigeria's continued reliance on unrestricted fuel imports, citing its negative impact on foreign reserves, exchange rate stability, fiscal leakages, and the collapse of local refineries.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) warned that Nigeria's inflationary conditions remain severe for households and businesses, attributing the challenge to structural and supply-driven factors.

GE Jun delivered a speech in Hangzhou, unveiling plans for a "Global Shared Office" initiative. This program aims to support private enterprises in expanding their operations internationally.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on public administration, particularly tax authorities, to change their behavior towards private enterprises and cease pressuring them for bribes and corruption.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned the Nigerian government against implementing a new sugary drinks tax, citing potential harm to businesses, job losses, and inconsistency with economic recovery goals.

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has allocated 3 million KM for RMU Zenica miners and an additional 1.7 million KM to cover pension contributions for workers in public and private enterprises.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel has called for urgent changes to Cuba's state-centered economic model, leading to the opening of the island to public-private enterprises for the first time in almost 70 years.

A report released on Thursday by the audit office examined the rapid expansion of solar power grids and its inability to reduce electricity bills, instead consolidating profits in the hands of a small group of private companies while consumers absorbed rising costs. The report examined the conduct of the electricity authority (EAC), the energy regulatory […]

South Africa's ruling ANC party has shifted towards a free-market approach, utilizing private enterprise to resolve years of persistent rolling blackouts and restore electricity.