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Why 2026 Must Be the Year Nigeria’s Economy Works for All

January 6, 20260608

By Blaise Udunze. As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials' corridors project cautio

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How Nigeria’s New Tax Law Could Redefine Risk in the Banking Sector

December 31, 20250195

By Blaise Udunze. Nigeria’s new tax identification portal goes live nationwide, Friday, January 1, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s

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CPPE Urges New Petroleum Regulators to Prioritise Domestic Refining, Production Growth

December 26, 20250212

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended President Bola Tinubu for resetting Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory framework w

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After the Capital Rush: Who Really Wins Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation?

December 24, 20250250

By Blaise Udunze. By any standard, Nigeria’s ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise is one of the most consequential financial sector reforms since

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Tax Reform or Financial Exclusion? The Trouble with Mandatory TINs

December 16, 20250222

By Blaise Udunze. It is not only questionable but an aberration that a nation where over 38million Nigerians remain financially excluded, where tru

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CBN’s New Cash Policy: A Welcome Liberalisation or a Risky Retreat?

December 13, 20250231

By Blaise Udunze. On December 2, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a policy that significantly departs from the cash-restriction me

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A Nation on Alert: Is FIRS’ Xpress Payments Move Consolidating a Revenue Cartel?

December 8, 20250218

By Blaise Udunze. Nigeria’s national mood is tense. The country is facing economic hardship, insecurity, public distrust in institutions, and an in

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“Nigeria’s Era of Renewed Stability” CBN’s Claim Clashes with Economic Reality

December 2, 20250221

By Blaise Udunze. At the recent Annual Bankers' Dinner, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso declared that Nigeria had "turned a dec

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Beyond the Macroeconomic Tailwinds: Why the MPC Must Confront Insecurity and Food Price Spikes in Nigeria

November 25, 20250210

By Blaise Udunze. Obviously, one would say that the macroeconomic indicators are finally pointing in the right direction, yet, daily realities for

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The N25 Trillion Drain: Quantifying the Annual Economic Cost of Insecurity in Nigeria

November 24, 20250263

By Blaise Udunze. Nigeria is undergoing one of the stormiest periods in the history of its post-independence. This is not because of global oil sho

Why 2026 Must Be the Year Nigeria’s Economy Works for All

How Nigeria’s New Tax Law Could Redefine Risk in the Banking Sector

CPPE Urges New Petroleum Regulators to Prioritise Domestic Refining, Production Growth

After the Capital Rush: Who Really Wins Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation?

Tax Reform or Financial Exclusion? The Trouble with Mandatory TINs

CBN’s New Cash Policy: A Welcome Liberalisation or a Risky Retreat?

A Nation on Alert: Is FIRS’ Xpress Payments Move Consolidating a Revenue Cartel?

“Nigeria’s Era of Renewed Stability” CBN’s Claim Clashes with Economic Reality

Beyond the Macroeconomic Tailwinds: Why the MPC Must Confront Insecurity and Food Price Spikes in Nigeria

The N25 Trillion Drain: Quantifying the Annual Economic Cost of Insecurity in Nigeria

Oando Revenue Rises 9% to ₦2.78trn as Production Grows 14%

Fidelity Bank Redeems $400m Eurobond, Reaffirms Commitment to Investors

FirstHoldCo Share Disposal Hits 5.2bn Units as Investor Demand Remains Strong

Oando Revenue Rises 9% to ₦2.78trn as Production Grows 14%

Fidelity Bank Redeems $400m Eurobond, Reaffirms Commitment to Investors

Power Sector Stakeholders, UNN Alumni to Honour Azura West Africa MD’s Mother in Igbo-Ukwu

Federal Executive Council Unifies Humanitarian Aid, Social Protection Under New Framework

Beyond the Dollar: How Naira and Yuan Could Rewrite Nigeria’s Trade with China

Ogundipe Urges Nigerian Activists to Shun Personal Biases in Human Rights Advocacy

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