The Nigerian economy has been on a rollercoaster ride for the past two years. Citizens, businesses and foreign investors have barely stayed afloat. The economic struggles have left many wondering about its stability and eventual growth especially with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ambitious $1 trillion economy drive.

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...

This surge, analysts say, is a direct result of sweeping reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under Governor Olayemi Cardoso, who assumed office in September 2023.

MAN Seeks CBN Intervention as Forex Dispute Worsens   The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has decried what it described as “unwholesome treatment” of its members by some commercial banks over unmet foreign exchange forward obligations, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria to intervene as...

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...