Economics, Policy & Regulation
Nigeria: Treacherous Terrain
Nigeria’s diversified, resource-rich economy beckons investors. But in the absence of major reforms and an economic development agenda, direct and...
Nigeria
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Banking
Nigeria’s Biggest Bank Gets Female CEO
When Access Holding Co. of Nigeria announced the appointment of Bolaji Agbede as acting group CEO following the death of...
Features
African Fintech: Untapped Potential
After exponential growth over the past decade, African fintech hits a slowdown in 2023.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Central Bank Governor Out As Nigeria Shifts To Floating Exchange Rate
The move, which economists deem positive, is a prelude to needed monetary reform.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigerian Banks Adopt Holding Company Structures
Shifting to a holding company allows the parent company to coordinate and manage all the units.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Nigeria: How Will The New President Impact The Economy?
Nigeria's new president facesa legal challenge to his victory and the arduous task of rebuilding an economy intatters.
News
Nigerias Currency Redesign Threatens Stability
Swapping out old currency notes for new ones has sparked protests and economic instability in Nigeria.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigerian Telco Opts For Digital Payments
African telecom operator MTN doesn't need brick-and-mortar retail locations to expand its network.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigerian Enaira Fuels Interest In Central Bank Digital Currencies
The Bahamas and Cambodia are among the other countries that have already introduced CBDCs, while Nigeria is the first in Africa.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigeria’s Stock Exchange Lists Itself
Although the shares are still closely held by erstwhile members, there is a strong appetite from nonmember retail investors and institutional investors to own shares in the exchange.
News
Nigeria: Shell Divests JV Licenses
Dated extraction technologies and poor maintenance are only partially to blame forRoyal Dutch Shell's decision.
Country Report
Nigeria: A Bridge To Infrastructure
Nigeria needs major upgrades but its risk profile scares investors.A blended approach could leverage public funds to spur private support.