CBN’s NRBVN: The new frontier of Nigeria diaspora banking
Nigeria's diaspora financial integration strategy has entered a new phase with the introduction of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN)...
Reversing Nigeria’s food security gains: A call for President Tinubu to act now
Over the past decade, Nigeria made historic progress in food security through pro-agriculture policies and import restrictions that boosted local...
Trump’s new 14% tariff could hit Nigeria hard — here’s how
While the policy may be aimed at China and other major exporters, Nigeria is caught in the crossfire.
E-Fraud and digital banking security
Temilayo, a petty trader, has vowed never to use electronic banking channels for fear of being defrauded. Amaka, a secondary...
A case against petrol importation
Despite increased domestic refining capacity (primarily led by Dangote Refinery), data on petrol importation has been staggering and deeply worrisome.
Riding the ‘Detty December’ and the ‘Japada’ (return to motherland) wave
December has come and gone, but the memories of a different kind of year-end linger. This last December was one...
The naira vs. the dollar: A major test awaits this week
The Nigerian naira is poised for a significant test as markets reopen on Monday, following a week packed with key...
Withdrawal of USAID: A ticking time bomb for rural electrification in Nigeria
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing one of the most severe energy access crises in the world.
Nigeria’s $13 trillion future: How data and AI can pave way and power in the 21st Century economy transformation – Abel Aboh
Nigeria’s current administration is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to propel the real GDP to $1 trillion by 2030....
Sexism, patriarchy and that piece on the CBN – Afusat Kassim
On Monday, February 9, 2025, Premium Times, one of Nigeria’s well-known online publications, published a piece which left me wondering...
