US strikes on Iran: What it means for Africa and Nigeria’s economy
While the effect of the escalation is still unfolding, it is important to examine what this action means for the...
How Nigeria can tap from the ‘diaspora return’ opportunity
During Black History Month, I attended a nonprofit-hosted retirement roundtable and spoke with two African American retirees, both planning significant...
Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Practical steps small businesses should take now
The recent Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (along with related reforms like the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025), signed into law...
FG-ASUU pension deal risks reopening Nigeria’s defined benefit trap
The Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement, concluding...
How to invest in Nigeria based on your goals
The most common question investors have is, "I have spare change, what should I buy?" The answer is always invest in an...
How the Federation Account is killing state innovation in Nigeria
All revenues earned by Nigerian federating units, apart from Personal Income Taxes, are paid into the Federation Account. Therefore, Petroleum...
U.S. government shutdown: How it impacts emerging market currencies
The US Government has been shut down for 20 days. This is not the first government shutdown; I doubt it...
Nigeria’s New Tax Policy: No income tax for earners below N800,000 from 2026
The new tax reform has been signed and will be implemented starting in the 2026 fiscal year. The new tax...
Naira is gaining strength in 2025: Here is why
If you exchanged your Naira for USD in September 2024 and held it, the $1, when converted back to Naira,...
Why spending, not revenue, is the real crisis – by Kalu Aja
To be clear, the FGN is borrowing even if it hits its revenue target. So with or without revenue, the...
