ECONOMY - 14 JAN 2020
Was the Nigerian government right to increase VAT?
We discuss arguments for and against the government's recent VAT rate increase from 5% to 7.5%
ECONOMY - 07 JAN 2020
Four economic insights from the 2020 Nigerian budget
What does the 2020 budget tell us about Nigeria's economic policies this coming year?
ECONOMY - 20 DEC 2019
AfCFTA: A free trade agreement with no industries to benefit
We discuss why Africa should work on its industrial strategy to reap the full benefits of the AfCFTA
ECONOMY - 13 DEC 2019
Lagos Island: A deep dive into Nigeria's Fashion Industry
A visit to Lagos Island provides an insight into the workings of the Nigerian fashion industry
ECONOMY - 29 NOV 2019
Nigeria Has a Revenue Problem
A look into Nigeria's historically poor non-oil revenue collection
ECONOMY - 07 NOV 2019
Christmas in Lagos: the opportunities for entrepreneurs
We assess the business opportunities from a busy Christmas in Lagos
ECONOMY - 21 OCT 2019
The costs of Nigeria's growing remittances market
As remittances grow, we investigate the hidden costs to Nigeria's economy
ECONOMY - 09 OCT 2019
Nigeria's Central Bank needs more independence, not more power
The independence of the CBN has been undermined by its increased prominence.
ECONOMY - 18 SEP 2019
Why the Saudi Aramco attack is a huge deal for Nigeria
Saudi Arabia's crude oil production has halved following a drone attack. How does this affect Nigeria?
ECONOMY - 28 AUG 2019
The Economics of Aso Ebi at Nigerian Weddings
Why is there price discrimination between male and female wedding guests?
ECONOMY - 18 AUG 2019
Rethinking Infrastructure in Nigerian States
State governments must prioritise infrastructure that suit their state's economic and demographic profile
ECONOMY - 14 AUG 2019
Street Hawking in Nigeria
Street vendors contribute significantly to the informal economy. But, their presence comes at a cost.
ECONOMY - 07 AUG 2019
Economic Growth for All
Is economic growth enough to deliver real development?
ECONOMY - 26 JUL 2019
The Cost of Abandoned Projects in Nigeria
A look into the costs of uncompleted projects in Nigeria and what can be done to avoid them
ECONOMY - 12 JUL 2019
Is the Nigerian economy capitalist, socialist or mixed?
A look into what type of economic system Nigeria currently is, and what system might improve growth
ECONOMY - 08 JUL 2019
The Nigerian economy revolves around Lagos ports
This article looks at the central role of the Apapa port in Lagos and how it has become so important for trade