After the Capital Rush: Who Really Wins Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation?
BY BLAISE UDUNZE By any standard, Nigeria’s ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise is one of the most consequential financial sector reforms since the 2004-2005 consolidation that - Read more
Dangote, Monopoly Power, and Political Economy of Failure
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s refining crisis is one of the country’s most enduring economic contradictions. Africa’s largest crude oil producer, strategically located on the Atlantic - Read more
Insecurity and Soaring Food Prices: Why CBN’s MPC Must Target the Real Enemy Despite Favourable Macroeconomic Tailwinds
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Obviously, one would say that the macroeconomic indicators are finally pointing in the right direction, yet, daily realities for households and businesses - Read more
How Insecurity is Bleeding Nigeria about $15bn Annually and Destroying Its Economic Future
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria is undergoing one of the stormiest periods in the history of its post-independence. This is not because of global oil shock, - Read more
CBN’s N75 Trillion Credit Milestone to Private Sector Falls Flat as Productivity Crisis Deepens
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s financial system is flashing red, and not because of a scarcity of money. Ironically, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and - Read more
A dangerous Concentration of Power: Is CBN’s Fixed Income Securities Takeover a Ticking Bomb for Nigeria’s Economy?
BY BLAISE UDUNZE The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to take full control of government securities issuance has been described by some as a bold - Read more
Sorrow Tears And Blood As Leadership Failed Kano Youths!
By Oluwatosin Faleye The heart of man is truly full of wickedness and nowhere is this clearer than in the recent avoidable tragedy that claimed - Read more
Building Legacies: Herbert Wigwe’s Impact on African Banking
By Abimbola Richard Herbert Wigwe was more than a banker—he was a visionary, who reshaped Africa’s financial landscape. As a major driving force behind Access - Read more
Dapo Peters: A Journey of Talent, Passion, and Purpose
Dapo Peters is a multi-talented gospel artist whose journey into the world of music began as a young drummer boy, captivated by rhythms and melodies. - Read more
Telco’s Tariff Increase and NCC’s Patriotism
By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the - Read more
OPINION: Obasa: Blinded by His Ambition
Attempt by the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to use Thursday’s budget presentation by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to settle political scores will - Read more
LAWMA MD Advocates Green Justice and Sustainability at Babcock University
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has advocated for “green justice” and environmental sustainability at an event tagged, - Read more
Sterling, Aké Festival, Transform Lagos into Dazzling Fusion of Culture, Art, Magic
The Aké Arts and Books Festival has kicked off with a bang, bringing together literature lovers, artists, and creatives from across Africa and beyond. At - Read more
Fidelity Bank To Give Out N159Million In GAIM 6 Promo
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that it will be giving out N159 million to lucky customers in its recently launched Get Alerts - Read more
Jubilation in Warri As First Winner in Glo Festival of Joy Receives Toyota Prado Prize
Technology company, Globacom, on Thursday in Warri, Delta State, delivered a brand new Toyota Prado car to the first winner at a colourful carnival ceremony - Read more