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...
Innovating against insecurity: Ending Nigeria’s kidnapping economy and safeguarding our children’s futures
In the latest wave of horror in the past two weeks, gunmen stormed Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi...
Nigeria at 65: AfCFTA as a catalyst for national renewal
When the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into effect on January 1, 2021, it was hailed as the...
Africa is No Monolith: Building tech solutions that fit the market
Early in March 2025, I sat amidst a group of executives in a sleek conference room in Europe. Eager to...
Can Bitcoin replace the Dollar in African digital trade?
The digital economy in Africa is improving at a rate that most people had not anticipated. Mobile money, online marketplaces,...
Nigeria’s next freedom: The need for building and construction safety
Nigeria’s construction sector accounts for around 5% of national GDP and grew by 6.2% year-on-year in Q1 2025, according to the National...
When policy listens: A closer look at PenCom’s Revised Capitalisation Addendum
One thing this administration deserves credit for is its willingness to take feedback seriously. Policies may come out strong at...
Supply chain finance in Africa – A shared prosperity
Africa, recognized as the cradle of man, and blessed with abundant economic, agricultural, and human resources, holds 65% of the...
