CBN’s ATM Fee Hike: A Financial Strain or Necessary Reform? By Rahma Olamide Oladosu   The announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the plan to hike ATM transaction fees which took effect from March 1, 2025, sparked widespread concerns across the country. As millions...

Steady Hands in Stormy Times: Why Holding Rates Was the Right Call for Nigeria, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   In the face of persistent global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges, the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to retain the Monetary...

CBN’s NRBVN and the Road to $1bn, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   For decades, Nigerians in diaspora have constituted a vital yet under-served segment of the national economy. Despite their immense contributions through remittances, investments, and professional networks, systemic obstacles have continued to limit their access...

CBN’s 2024 Financial Statements as Indicators of Economic Recovery, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   In a nation where financial anxieties have become a daily soundtrack for citizens and policymakers alike, the recently released 2024 financial statements of Nigeria have provided an unexpected but welcome note of optimism....

Cardoso’s Calculated Gamble: Can Nigeria Finally Turn the Corner? by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   In the bright lights of New York’s Nasdaq MarketSite, a quiet but deliberate transformation of Nigeria’s economic future was laid bare. On April 17, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership...

Cardoso’s Shock Therapy: Why Nigeria Needs These Reforms, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   By any measure, Nigeria’s financial system has been walking a tightrope for years. A mix of weak oversight, economic volatility, and historical lapses in governance has created an environment ripe for instability. But under...