Finance - 22 NOV 2018
Are Nigerian banks fit for purpose?
We look at the history of Nigerian banks to see if they are satisfying the demands of the credit market
Economy - 15 OCT 2018
Nigeria is going broke
Nigeria's latest budget documents only point to one conclusion - that Nigeria is going broke.
Economy - 01 FEB 2018
Four charts showing Nigeria's Unemployment Problems
We know Nigeria has an unemployment problem, but just how bad is it? And is it much worse in certain regions?
Economy - 11 JAN 2018
Paying for Cheap Petrol
Given Nigerians' addiction to cheap petrol and low political will to change this, subsidies are inevitable.
Governance - 22 DEC 2017
Nigeria is for Sale
The price of poverty is higher in a country where everything is for sale.
Economy - 15 NOV 2017
Is Nigeria's Debt sustainable?
Comparing our Debt-GDP ratio and our Debt Servicing-Ratio raises questions about sustainability.
Finance - 24 SEP 2017
Will the CBN alter Interest Rates?
Statements from Monetary Policy Committee members indicate now may not be the time.
Economy - 16 JUL 2017
VAIDS: Tax Amnesty or Tax-Free?
The recently launched VAIDS tax scheme in Nigeria raises crucial questions about Nigeria's tax habits.
Finance - 03 JUN 2017
Financial Markets Under President Buhari
Financial Market activity has been a microcosm of the evolution of President Buhari's leadership.
Economy - 19 MAY 2017
Exchange Rate Lessons from Egypt
We explore how the Egyptian economy has fared after its decision to float its currency.
Finance - 09 MAY 2017
One Size Fits None
Pension Fund Managers can now invest people's funds in different ways. Is this a positive step?
Economy - 28 APR 2017
Has the CBN fixed the Naira?
With improved dollar supply and a new window for investors, have we put our FX woes behind us?
Economy - 18 APR 2017
Unlocking Nigeria's Agriculture Potential
Our agriculture sector suffers three challenges: access to inputs, access to credit, and access to markets.
Economy - 14 APR 2017
The Oil Recovery and Growth Plan?
The details of the ERGP expose how important the oil sector will remain to Nigeria's economy
Economy - 20 MAR 2017
Why is the CBN selling dollars again?
As global oil prices have risen, the CBN has sold more dollars. Can they keep this up?
Economy - 20 FEB 2017
Kicking the Subsidy Habit
Nigeria, like other countries, looks to be losing the habit of providing cheap fuel to citizens. Will it last?
Economy - 13 JAN 2016
How To Grow
Not all economic growth is equal and how exactly an economy grows has severe long-term implications.
Economy - 04 JAN 2016
The Case for Economic Migration
Allowing poor people to move to rich countries is the most powerful development tool. Why doesn't it happen?
Economy - 23 DEC 2015
There's a Nigerian born every minute
A combination of economic inequality and population growth casts a Malthusian shadow on Nigeria.
Economy - 11 NOV 2015
Regional trade as a path to prosperity for developing countries
Regional trade could be the next frontier for developing countries looking to trade their way to prosperity.
Economy - 06 NOV 2015
Calculating GDP for states: A step towards Nigeria's trust in data for development
Calculating GDP for states is another sign of Nigeria's trust in good data to lubricate development efforts.
Economy - 30 OCT 2015
Analyzing the economic performance of Sub-Saharan African countries
A look at the economic performance of Sub-Saharan countries
Economy - 14 OCT 2015
The importance of Central Bank of Nigeria's independence in building financial system confidence
The independence of the Central Bank of Nigeria is crucial for fostering confidence in the financial system.
Economy - 29 SEP 2015
Why Nigeria should leverage its oil revenue to fund broader economic diversification
Sidelining the Oil & Gas sector would be an avoidable error in diversification efforts
Economy - 24 SEP 2015
Identifying priority sectors for Nigeria’s infant-industry protection strategy
Infant industries sometimes need protection in order to grow – but which should Nigeria protect?
Economy - 23 SEP 2015
How China’s economic slowdown reshapes Nigeria’s growth prospects
The Chinese slowdown comes at an unwelcome time for Nigeria but the future remains bright.
Economy - 04 SEP 2015
Nigeria’s naira defence: collateral costs and the inevitability of devaluation
The collateral damage from the CBN's battle to stabilise the Naira could have even more damaging effects.
Governance - 29 AUG 2015
Prioritising effective governance over campaign promises in Nigeria's democracy
In a democracy, proper governance should take precedence over premature campaign promises.
Economy - 21 AUG 2015
The economic consequences of overlooking opportunity costs in Nigeria's spending decisions
Overlooking opportunity costs when making spending decisions is an old and costly economic habit.
Economy - 13 AUG 2015
Entrepreneurial opportunities in Nigeria: leveraging disadvantages for growth
Leveraging on apparent disadvantages is often a surprisingly fruitful enterprise for bold entrepreneurs.
Economy - 07 AUG 2015
Should Nigeria deregulate its energy sector? Lessons from Gulf nations
Should Nigeria emulate its Gulf neighbours and deregulate its energy sector?
Economy - 07 AUG 2015
Moral hazard and the effectiveness of federal government bailout packages for Nigerian states
Will moral hazard prevent states from efficiently using the federal government bailout packages?
Economy - 07 AUG 2015
Assessing transparency in Nigeria's federal government resolutions for the oil sector
Has the Federal government been transparent in how it handles resolutions in the oil sector?
Economy - 07 AUG 2015
Learning from the Fuel Crisis I: Addicted to Power
The shortage of petroleum products unraveled the extremity of Nigeria’s power supply situation.
Governance - 01 AUG 2015
How can Nigeria apply the golden rule to deal with its current policy challenges
What can the golden rule teach Nigeria as it deals with its current issues?
Economy - 29 JUL 2015
Economic impact of African time on business reliability in Nigeria
The culture of African Time discourages business reliability in Nigeria.
Economy - 28 JUL 2015
Impact of home bias on Nigeria's local industries
How has the 'home-bias' affected local industries in Nigeria?
Economy - 24 JUL 2015
Nigeria's fuel subsidy debate: price policy and market failure implications
The federal government's decision on current fuel prices has led to a minor case of market failure.
Economy - 24 JUL 2015
Nigeria's fuel subsidy debate: impact of low oil prices and shortages
A combination of low oil prices, frequent fuel shortages and new government has revived the subsidy debate.
Governance - 24 JUL 2015
Ethical considerations in Nigeria's economic policy development
Economics, and by extension, economic policy, are not ethics-free.
Economy - 24 JUL 2015
Nigeria's CBN resists further currency devaluation
The CBN has ruled out a further devaluation or the possibility of free floating the currency.