The US built world’s greatest card system
By YVONNE-FAITH ELAIGWU The history of payments is, in many ways, the history of making value easier to move. We started at barter and are now at electronic transfers, with stablecoins suggesting that the next evolution is here. New payment methods rarely make their predecessors useless. Cash did not immediately eliminate barter. Cards did not […]
Why the 2023 elections matter for Nigeria and its future
By Chuka Onwumechili NIGERIA is expected to be home to 380 million persons by 2050, making it the third most populated country in the world according to the United Nations. Of course, that is made of a huge youth population, given that the population was barely 55 million in 1980. Presently, 90 per cent of […]
The evolution of payment systems: from cash to contactless to cryptocurrencies
By Adedeji Christopher Sunmola The journey from traditional cash to cutting-edge cryptocurrencies is not just a shift in the method of payment but also a reflection of broader changes in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and the financial ecosystem itself. As an entrepreneur, particularly in fintech, it’s essential to understand this evolution—not only to appreciate where […]
My Vision for Lagos-PDP guber candidate, Jandor
.Unveils 7-pt WEALTHY agenda By Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran Wednesday, October 12, 2023 marks a special point in our journey to the ballot and our resolve to offer ourselves for public service in the quest to create a Lagos state of our shared desire. Officially, the electoral umpire has signaled the commencement of political campaigns allowing […]
Okowa, Atiku and Igbo stake in Nigeria’s presidency
By Ray Umunna IFEANYI Arthur Okowa, governor of Delta State and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is an Igbo man. No debate! As running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential standard bearer of the PDP, the Igbo have more than a foothold in the Atiku Presidency. It’s disheartening and disturbing to hear […]
Businesses post-pandemic: Role of location
By Timi Olubiyi BUSINESSES in emerging economies, large, small, and micro, continue to bear the brunt of inflation, high energy costs (diesel and electricity), and, more broadly, global economic turbulence, which has snowballed into a slew of challenges that increasingly threaten the survival of many enterprises across all sectors. Attention to businesses, particularly small businesses, continues […]
