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Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Oct 10, 2025

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7 min read

Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Recapitalization accelerates as 14 banks meet new thresholds, mergers reshape the landscape, and foreign players double down.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Remembering Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military strongman turned democratic leader

Jul 14, 2025

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5 min read

Remembering Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military strongman turned democratic leader

A look back at the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Nigeria’s former president following his passing in London at age 82.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Journalist.net emerges from Paydesk rebrand as platform crosses $40m in freelancer payouts

Jul 4, 2025

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7 min read

Journalist.net emerges from Paydesk rebrand as platform crosses $40m in freelancer payouts

From global conflict zones to personal milestones, the platform’s transformation reflects a decade of growth in digital newsgathering and freelance media infrastructure.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

President Tinubu’s historic visit to Saint Lucia advances Africa-Caribbean trade and diplomacy

Jul 3, 2025

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7 min read

President Tinubu’s historic visit to Saint Lucia advances Africa-Caribbean trade and diplomacy

Nigeria formalizes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, amid a strategic push to deepen economic, cultural, and institutional cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria's Energy Transition: Germany's €20 million bet signals deeper strategic shift

Jun 22, 2025

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7 min read

Nigeria's Energy Transition: Germany's €20 million bet signals deeper strategic shift

Germany's latest investment targets Nigeria's energy deficit through skills, renewables, and reform, as a bold ambition seeks to overcome deep rooted challenges.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Diaspora investment fuel Nigeria's real estate surge amid affordability challenge

Jun 16, 2025

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8 min read

Diaspora investment fuel Nigeria's real estate surge amid affordability challenge

How foreign investment, short-let apartments, and digital innovation are reshaping Nigeria’s property market. And what it means for affordability.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria’s AfCFTA push: unlocking trade potential amid challenges

Jun 9, 2025

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8 min read

Nigeria’s AfCFTA push: unlocking trade potential amid challenges

With new tariff eliminations, digital trade leadership, and a ₦5.9 trillion infrastructure investment, Nigeria is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s evolving single market—but logistical hurdles and trade facilitation remain critical factors.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria targets cost efficiency in oil and gas amid broader economic diversification drive

May 30, 2025

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8 min read

Nigeria targets cost efficiency in oil and gas amid broader economic diversification drive

New oil sector incentives, a $2B digital rollout, and bold trade initiatives signal Nigeria’s drive to diversify and attract long-term investment.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria’s economic crossroads: trade reforms, rising growth, and the $1 trillion question

May 21, 2025

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11 min read

Nigeria’s economic crossroads: trade reforms, rising growth, and the $1 trillion question

With GDP growth at its highest in over a decade and business confidence rising, Nigeria faces a critical choice—double down on protectionist policies or embrace bold reforms to unlock lasting prosperity.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria’s e-commerce boom: who wins, who struggles, and what’s next?

May 16, 2025

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9 min read

Nigeria’s e-commerce boom: who wins, who struggles, and what’s next?

With billions in market value and fierce competition, digital commerce in Nigeria is evolving fast. From fintech innovations to mobile-first retail, this deep dive explores the forces shaping the sector's future.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nollywood's digital revolution: how streaming is reshaping African cinema

May 11, 2025

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11 min read

Nollywood's digital revolution: how streaming is reshaping African cinema

With cinema attendance fluctuating and streaming giants cutting back investment, Nigerian filmmakers are turning to YouTube and regional platforms—rewriting the industry's future in real time.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria’s banks brace for recapitalization in ambitious economic overhaul

May 2, 2025

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7 min read

Nigeria’s banks brace for recapitalization in ambitious economic overhaul

Banks race to meet new capital rules as Nigeria eyes $1 trillion economy

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

How Nigeria’s economic reforms are shaping daily life in 2025: Key insights and impacts

Feb 13, 2025

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8 min read

How Nigeria’s economic reforms are shaping daily life in 2025: Key insights and impacts

From fuel subsidy removal, FX liberalization, explore how policy shifts are reshaping household budgets, business strategies, and economic prospects.

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

Nigeria’s economy faces mixed prospects in 2024, NESG says

Jan 27, 2024

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4 min read

Nigeria’s economy faces mixed prospects in 2024, NESG says

The think-tank outlines a roadmap for reform, but warns of risks and challenges

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

Nigeria's economic prospects brighten, says Moody’s

Dec 11, 2023

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4 min read

Nigeria's economic prospects brighten, says Moody’s

The rating agency has raised its outlook on the country to positive from stable, hinting at a possible upgrade.

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

How Nigeria's broadcast media industry can benefit from new BON leaders

Dec 3, 2023

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6 min read

How Nigeria's broadcast media industry can benefit from new BON leaders

The new leaders face a number of challenges and opportunities in the Nigerian broadcast media sector, which plays a vital role in the country's economy and society.

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

Nigeria’s Central Bank to Enhance Monetary Policy with Inflation Targeting

Nov 25, 2023

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3 min read

Nigeria’s Central Bank to Enhance Monetary Policy with Inflation Targeting

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to switch to inflation targeting is expected to help the country’s economy to stabilize and grow

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

President Tinubu’s Visit to Germany: A Story for Nigeria’s Investment Drive

Nov 24, 2023

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4 min read

President Tinubu’s Visit to Germany: A Story for Nigeria’s Investment Drive

Mr Tinubu seized the opportunity to pitch Nigeria as an attractive destination for foreign capital.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria's North West Governors Seek AfDB's Backing for Farming Boom

Nov 20, 2023

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5 min read

Nigeria's North West Governors Seek AfDB's Backing for Farming Boom

They discussed how to partner with the bank to implement the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones initiative, which aims to attract private investors to set up processing plants near sources of raw materials

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

Nigeria’s Central Bank Faces Rate Dilemma as Inflation Soars

Nov 16, 2023

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3 min read

Nigeria’s Central Bank Faces Rate Dilemma as Inflation Soars

Nigeria’s new central-bank boss must choose between taming inflation and boosting growth

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

Nigeria Central Bank to Cut Fiscal Role, Focus on Advice

Nov 14, 2023

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3 min read

Nigeria Central Bank to Cut Fiscal Role, Focus on Advice

The central bank under Godwin Emefiele, the former governor, had been heavily involved in direct fiscal interventions, such as disbursing loans to various sectors.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria's top banker invests in new university to boost skills

Nov 13, 2023

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4 min read

Nigeria's top banker invests in new university to boost skills

The project will require an investment of up to $500 million to scale up in five years

Samuel Okocha

Economic Outlook

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Seeks to Boost Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia

Nov 11, 2023

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4 min read

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Seeks to Boost Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia

The president is relying on bold reforms to attract investments, as foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country has significantly declined over the years.

Samuel Okocha

News & Insights

Nigeria’s banking overhaul gains momentum

Remembering Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military strongman turned democratic leader

Journalist.net emerges from Paydesk rebrand as platform crosses $40m in freelancer payouts

President Tinubu’s historic visit to Saint Lucia advances Africa-Caribbean trade and diplomacy

Nigeria's Energy Transition: Germany's €20 million bet signals deeper strategic shift

Diaspora investment fuel Nigeria's real estate surge amid affordability challenge

Nigeria’s AfCFTA push: unlocking trade potential amid challenges

Nigeria targets cost efficiency in oil and gas amid broader economic diversification drive

Nigeria’s economic crossroads: trade reforms, rising growth, and the $1 trillion question

Nigeria’s e-commerce boom: who wins, who struggles, and what’s next?

Nollywood's digital revolution: how streaming is reshaping African cinema

Nigeria’s banks brace for recapitalization in ambitious economic overhaul

How Nigeria’s economic reforms are shaping daily life in 2025: Key insights and impacts

Nigeria’s economy faces mixed prospects in 2024, NESG says

Nigeria's economic prospects brighten, says Moody’s

How Nigeria's broadcast media industry can benefit from new BON leaders

Nigeria’s Central Bank to Enhance Monetary Policy with Inflation Targeting

President Tinubu’s Visit to Germany: A Story for Nigeria’s Investment Drive

Nigeria's North West Governors Seek AfDB's Backing for Farming Boom

Nigeria’s Central Bank Faces Rate Dilemma as Inflation Soars

Nigeria Central Bank to Cut Fiscal Role, Focus on Advice

Nigeria's top banker invests in new university to boost skills

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Seeks to Boost Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia

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