How a stable Naira is quietly fixing Nigeria
The Naira has shown remarkable stability against the US dollar since late 2024. After extreme volatility with rates spiking above $1:...
UAE exits OPEC: What it means for Nigeria
On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, 2026.
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...
