What December teaches about the Igbo Economy
Every Christmas season, millions of Ndigbo from all over the world return to their homeland for the holiday festivities.
Rebooting tax reform: Bridging the trust gap
The proposed new tax regime is struggling to resonate with Nigerians, not because it's inherently flawed, but because its rollout...
CBN and the burden of advertising regulation
In a few days from now, the recent directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on advertising and promotional practices will come...
Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern: From accusation and pushback to collaboration
In October 2025, the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the Trump administration sparked significant...
AI trading apps rise in popularity as Nigerians seek an edge in Forex
Nigerian traders are moving from scattered tools to focused mobile workflows. They want clearer signals, faster execution, and smarter risk...
Tax reform or financial exclusion? The trouble with mandatory TINs
It is not only questionable but an aberration that a nation where over 38million Nigerians remain financially excluded, where trust...
2026 wealth management outlook: The new rules African families must play by
By 2033, Africa’s millionaire population is projected to rise by 65%, and the continent now holds over USD 2.5 trillion...
The CFA Franc needs a voluntary exit mechanism
The CFA franc's convertibility to the euro (€1 = 655.957 CFA francs) still holds, but the foundations are increasingly strained.
Insecurity and Coups: Why Nigeria is now a geopolitical battleground
“Nigeria’s reaction to insecurity has been a masterclass in misdirection”
Abuja owns the mines, bandits run them
A few years ago, a relative called me from my village in Kogi State. He was excited: he had found...
