Digital Finance growth outpaces confidence — Bridgforte
The rapid growth in digital finance is outpacing public confidence in the financial ecosystem, prompting the Bridgforte Centre for Global Impact to launch a new governance framework and the Trust Lab to strengthen trust in platform-led finance.
Nigerians turning to digital retail to navigate inflation pressures—Report
As Black Friday 2025 unfolds across Nigeria, new insights from Jumia’s third quarter, Q3’25 financial results reveal that more Nigerians are relying on digital retail to navigate inflation and rising living costs. The data points to a more deliberate, value-driven shopper, one using online platforms to stretch budgets, compare options quickly, and extract more value from […]
Lagos must think bigger, act smarter — Adedipe, George
By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Renowned economist and Chief Consultant at B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Professor Biodun Adedipe, has said Lagos State must aggressively deepen wealth creation if it aims to build an inclusive, resilient, and globally competitive economy. Speaking yesterday at the Roundtable Discussion on Lagos Economic Outlook 2026, Adedipe stressed that the state stands […]
Banks, insurance contribution to economy falls 15% to N1.51trn
By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Banks, insurance and other financial instiutions’ contribution to the economy fell by 15 per cent to N1.512 trillion in the third quarter, Q3’25 from N1.778 trillion in the first quarter of the year, Q1’25. This followed the second consecutive decline in the sector’s quarterly contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic […]
Nigeria’s new tax laws to boost competitiveness, attract investments — FIRS
By Babajide Komolafe The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws are designed to strengthen economic competitiveness, attract investments and improve long-term fiscal stability. The agency also clarified that the much-debated 4% development levy on imported goods is not a new or additional tax burden, but a streamlined consolidation of […]
NGX broadens market reach, introduces CP listings
By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced Commercial Paper (CP) listings, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, marking another significant expansion of its product suite. This development deepens Nigeria’s short-term debt market and reinforces NGX’s role as a versatile hub for capital formation. The new listing window enables corporates and issuers […]
