Business & Economy

What Happened To Nigeria’s $20 Billion?

Nigeria is subliminally going through perilous times. Unfortunately, the factors responsible forthese conditions are dangerously explained away politically. The people are hit by mute...

Banks Are Not My Business

Whenever I see any bank and the ill-assorted characters called bankers in their foppish coats I suffer an extravagance of laughter. The Poet does not...

How Decisive Monetary Policy Is Powering Nigeria’s Economic Resilience and Growth

In an era marked by global economic volatility, few nations have demonstrated strength and foresight of Nigeria’s Central Bank and its Monetary Policy Committee...

Leading Nigerian Economic Reform; Reflecting On CBN Successes

In 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) experienced a pivotal transformation under the innovative leadership of Governor Yemi Cardoso. Faced with a myriad...

Tax Reform Bills and the Economic Outlook for 2025

The Year 2024 has been flogged to death! With 2025 now underway, it's clear that this year will be crucial for Nigeria and Nigerians....

Delta State Is Denying Oil Producing Communities Receipts of Derivation

By Stephen K. Dieseruvwe Delta State being an oil producing state in Nigeria receives from the 13 per cent derivation fund as a benefit transfer...

Tackling Nigeria’s Economic Hurdles: The New Monetary Policy Rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a significant yet nuanced rise in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points, elevating it...

Harnessing Financial Inclusion for Economic Growth

The International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC) 2024 took place on November 12–13 in Lagos, Nigeria, assembling global stakeholders to delve into the transformative potential...

Harnessing Financial Inclusion for Economic Growth

The International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC) 2024 took place on November 12–13 in Lagos, Nigeria, assembling global stakeholders to delve into the transformative potential...

Strengthening Reserves: How the CBN Is Boosting Nigeria’s Economy and Currency Confidence

Under its current management, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a series of robust initiatives to fortify Nigeria's foreign exchange (forex) reserves...

Still on Tinubu’s Economic Tax Reform

Nigeria’s tax reform is underway with four Executive Bills currently before the National Assembly. These bills are the ‘Nigeria Tax Bill’, which replaces existing...

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