Meet the CEOs of the largest Pension Funds in Nigeria
Nigeria’s pension industry has grown tremendously over the past decade, playing a critical role in securing the retirement futures of millions of workers across the country.According to the latest data…
Naira falls against the dollar as forex traders blame diversion, government payouts
Traders blame Naira’s fall on contractor payments, dollar diversion, weak supply, and inflation.Parallel market rate slipped to N1,560/$1 in mid-August, widening the gap with the official window.Speculation and hoarding fuel…
Meet Nigeria’s top artist managers powering the $2 billion Afrobeats industry
Nigeria’s music industry has evolved into a $2 billion powerhouse, propelled by a wave of chart-topping artists whose influence extends far beyond the country’s borders.In 2023 alone, Nigerian artists generated…
Why 70% of my staff are women – CEO of envelope maker, FAE Limited
Layo Bakare-Okeowo, Vice-President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and MD/CEO of FAE Limited, has attributed the success of her envelope-making company to its predominantly female workforce.With…
Top 10 Nigerian banks with the biggest social media presence in July 2025
In an increasingly digital financial landscape, Nigerian banks are leveraging social media platforms to deepen customer engagement, enhance brand visibility, and deliver real-time service.From financial education to product marketing, platforms…
See 7 lessons Otedola taught us about billionaire marketing
About a month ago, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola made a headline-grabbing announcement: he would publish a memoir chronicling his rise from entrepreneur to a net worth exceeding $1 billion.The book,…
Top 10 most expensive cities in Africa for prime office spaces
Prime office spaces in Africa’s major cities continue to attract strong demand from organizations, corporations, and investors, offering modern infrastructure, flexible layouts, and amenities that support productivity, collaboration, and hybrid…
Largest consumer goods companies in Nigeria based on total assets in H1 2025
The NGX Consumer Goods sector is home to some of the market’s biggest players, which are large-cap companies whose price swings can set the tone for the broader index.Tracked by…
Moniepoint launches new POS device after seven months in stealth
On August 7, I watched a cobalt-blue Moniepoint point-of-sale (POS) device do something it had never done before. With a few taps on the touchscreen, it logged the sale of…
Street Wallet raises $350,000 to expand QR payments for informal traders
Street Wallet, a South African mobile payment fintech, has raised $350,000 (R6.2 million) in funding at a valuation of $2 million (R35.5 million). The raise, led by undisclosed investors, will…