Business & Economy

Just as many predicted when President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua signed the 2009 Appropriation Bill into law last March, the Executive and Legislative arms of government at the federal level have, …

If there was anytime that Nigeria was truly good or great, it was in the vainglorious 70s, sometimes snidely referred to as the ‘oil-boom’ years. Those who experienced it describe …

Ironically, because of the lack of confidence in our Naira, Nigeria is already Dollarized in an unofficial sense.  While the Naira is still the medium of exchange, it has virtually …

Ironically, because of the lack of confidence in our Naira, Nigeria is already Dollarized in an unofficial sense.  While the Naira is still the medium of exchange, it has virtually …

Analysis of the official pronouncements of top government functionaries in Nigeria on the current global financial crisis reveals one of two things: Either a clear lack of understanding of the …

We must all be aware that the Russian bears in Moscow are not sleeping and are making tangible plans to scuttle Nigeria’s attempt at energy and economic sustainability in the …

After 48 years of independence from colonialism, Nigeria is today owned and controlled by few Indian businessmen whose reach, influence and power could grind our economy to a halt…

At less than 1%, the share of manufacturing in Nigeria’s exports is minuscule. Most industries are struggling to survive, with capacity utilization in manufacturing down from 64% in December 2007 …

At less than 1%, the share of manufacturing in Nigeria’s exports is minuscule. Most industries are struggling to survive, with capacity utilization in manufacturing down from 64% in December 2007 …

To triumph in business today, never take it for granted that your past or what you read in books, scrolls, pamphlet and business magazines, will catapult you into the exuberance …

I suspect that the collapse of the world financial system is probably as a result of the work of Transparency International and other national economic and financial monitory and regulatory …

This country’s woes emanated from wrong leadership and the citizens’ mindset. It is no secret that Nigeria remains under siege…

“Where did all my money suddenly go to?” That was a question my friend asked, directed to no one in particular as he looked at the share prices of companies …

It is no longer strange that Nigerians are expecting a lot from Yar’Adua’s administration. We expect them to convert resources and opportunity into a gainful economy that can produce Nigeria’s …

It is not clear whether the CBN’s prescription of rigid, minimum capital requirements for all banks irrespective of the nature and size of their businesses and the riskiness is consistent …

The nation’s refineries are still comatose despite huge amounts of money thrown at them…