Economy & Policy

Trump Delays 50% EU Tariffs Following Conversation with Von der Leyen

Trump Extends Tariff Deadline with the EU: A Strategic Pause in Trade Tensions On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced a notable decision to delay the...

High Mobile Phone Costs Still Block Digital Inclusion in West Africa

 Mobile Phone Costs Still Locking Millions Out of West Africa’s Digital Future In an age of e-wallets, virtual banks, and AI tutors, one old-school problem still blocks millions...

CBN’s New BVN Gateway for Nigerians Abroad – Game Changer for Diaspora Banking?

CBN Launches BVN for Nigerians Abroad - Big Win for Diaspora Banking or Just Optics? The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) just dropped a new play...

Currency Volatility Drops Below 0.5% as FX Market Stabilizes – Cardoso

Nigeria's Foreign Exchange Landscape: A New Era of Stability The foreign exchange (FX) market in Nigeria is witnessing a remarkable transformation. Recent announcements from Mr....

CBN Reports Major Advances in N500 Billion Bank Recapitalization Effort

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported substantial advancements in the ongoing recapitalization efforts for banks across the nation. As part of a...

Increasing Demand for Gold and Minerals Driving Corruption and Instability in Africa and Beyond – UN

The Dark Side of Gold: How Criminal Networks Exploit the Mineral Supply Chain The global demand for gold and critical minerals is surging, but this...

Nigeria’s Proposed 5% Telecom Tax Could Spike Costs, Hurt Internet Access

 Nigeria’s 5% Telecom Tax: A Digital Lifeline or a Data Death Sentence? The Nigerian government is at it again looking to squeeze revenue from one of the most...

New U.S. Bill Proposes 5% Tax on Remittances – Nigeria May Lose $1B

 Diaspora Dollars in Danger: U.S. Considers 5% Remittance Tax That Could Hit Nigeria Hard If you thought your “Uncle in Texas” was the ultimate financial safety net,...

CBN Keeps MPR at 27.5% in May 2025 – What It Means for Inflation and Lending

CBN Holds the Line: MPR Stays at 27.5% as Nigeria Battles Stubborn InflationThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has just wrapped up its May 2025 Monetary...

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