Nigeria dropped the ball on industrialising Africa and the continent refused to wait
In the early 1960s, Nigeria stood tall as Africa’s undisputed economic giant. Fresh from independence in 1960, the country boasted...
Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate: What it means for banks, markets and SMEs
In April 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) collaborated with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) to introduce the...
How Nigerian stock market can compete with sports betting
The Nigerian Stock market is booming, yet poverty is increasing. How come? Why are more Nigerians not riding the equity...
FPI dominance brings rewards and risks
Nigeria's latest Capital Importation Report for Q4 2025, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reveals a total inflow...
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...
