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Global Energy Markets | 20 July 2026 Oil prices have climbed above $90 per barrel, reaching their highest level in more than a month as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns about global energy supplies. For many people, oil prices appear to be just another financial market headline. They are not. Oil […]
When Oil Crosses $90: Why One Price Can Change Economies Around the World Read More »
For much of the past four decades, the direction of economic policy in many advanced economies seemed settled. Governments sold state-owned enterprises. Markets were expected to allocate resources more efficiently than public institutions. Competition, privatization and deregulation became the defining principles of modern industrial policy. On 16 July 2026, Britain moved in the opposite direction.
The Return of State Ownership? Why Britain’s Steel Decision Matters Far Beyond the UK Read More »
ABUJA, NIGERIA — When governments announce new investment policies, tax incentives or business reforms, the expectation is often that foreign and local investors will respond by committing more capital. Sometimes they do. Sometimes they wait. That difference raises an important question. What exactly do investors look for before deciding to invest in a country like
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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Across Nigeria, a quiet transformation is taking place inside factories, industrial estates, commercial buildings and corporate headquarters. Rather than waiting for improvements in the national electricity grid, many companies are taking matters into their own hands by building their own power plants. From cement manufacturers and breweries to banks, telecommunications companies, food
Why Nigerian Companies Are Investing More in Their Own Power Generation Than Ever Before Read More »
Nigeria’s fiscal reporting framework has come under renewed scrutiny following observations contained in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation, which highlighted approximately ₦8.8 trillion in government expenditure that was not reflected in official budget documentation. The IMF estimated that the unrecorded expenditure represented about 2 percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP),
For decades, export performance has often been measured by a single question: How much did a country export? It is an important metric, but it is not always the most meaningful one. A country can record impressive export earnings while remaining economically vulnerable if those exports come largely from a single commodity or a narrow
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Securing Mining Communities: What Osun’s New Intelligence Framework Could Mean for Investors, Communities and the Future of Mining The Osun State Government’s decision to establish a mining community intelligence framework is more than a security announcement. It reflects a growing recognition that the future of Nigeria’s mining industry will depend not only on the country’s
Bank loan performance is often viewed through the lens of quarterly earnings, regulatory disclosures, or financial stability reports. Discussions typically focus on non-performing loans (NPLs), provisioning, and profitability—metrics that matter greatly to banks and investors. However, limiting the conversation to the banking sector overlooks a much broader reality. Loan performance is one of the clearest
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Wider Economic Impact of Bank Loan Performance Read More »
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerians seeking to pursue postgraduate studies abroad will soon have another opportunity as the Embassy of Ireland has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will officially open on Monday, June 29, 2026. The programme offers fully funded scholarships for eligible early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana to
Ireland Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Nigerians Read More »
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s ambitious plan to close its estimated $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficit has entered a new phase following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a unified Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework designed to accelerate investment in roads, railways, power, healthcare, housing, and other critical sectors. The new Model PPP Agreement, launched by the Infrastructure Concession
Can Nigeria Close a $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Gap? New PPP Framework Faces Major Test Read More »