From FX pain to profit boom: Nigerian companies rebound big after devaluation
In June 2023, Nigeria’s decision to float the naira marked a historic turning point in its foreign exchange regime.What followed was a steep and prolonged depreciation of the local currency…
Top 10 fastest growing sectors in Nigeria in Q1 2025 – rail transport, metal ores, and utilities lead Q1 2025 growth
Nigeria’s Q1 2025 GDP figures, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), show that the economy is seeing strong traction in select infrastructure and services sectors despite broader structural…
The biggest fintech companies in Nigeria (2025)
Nigeria continues to dominate Africa’s fintech landscape in 2025, even as funding slows across much of the continent. In the first quarter alone, Nigerian startups raised over $100 million, most…
Meet 10 Nigerian women driving fintech innovation in 2025
While the tech and fintech industries have traditionally been male-dominated, a powerful wave of Nigerian women executives is reshaping the narrative.These innovators are not just participating, they’re driving transformation, pioneering…
Money market investment drives growth as mutual funds attract N1.99 trillion in H1 2025
The Nigerian mutual fund industry maintained its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, attracting a net inflow of N1.99 trillion within six months.This is according to data…
Medical tourism: Why many Nigerians can no longer go abroad for treatment – Olakunle Onakoya, Cedarcrest CEO
Nigerians spend between $1.6 billion and $2 billion each year on medical treatment abroad, putting pressure on the economy and exposing gaps in the local health system, according to data…
Meet 7 local owners of mass transit companies in Nigeria
Mass transit is the lifeline of Nigeria’s economy, connecting cities, enabling commerce, and transporting millions daily.But behind the movement of people and goods across the country lies a powerful but…
Money market investment drives growth as mutual funds attract N1.99 trillion in H1 2025
The Nigerian mutual fund industry maintained its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, attracting a net inflow of N1.99 trillion within six months.This is according to data…
Experts predict hold on MPR amid moderating inflation and naira stability
Ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, analysts are broadly projecting a hold on the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), currently…
Bespoke shoemaking is in demand, but starting out now could cost you over N5 million
In the heart of Lagos, far from the glitter of fashion runways, there’s a different kind of craftsmanship unfolding, one that begins with the smell of raw leather and the…