January 26, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was widely portrayed as successful and strong amid triumphal headlines. The figures appeared to signal strength, resilience, and superior management as the Tier-1 banks such as Access Bank, […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Geopolitics Override Fundamentals as Oil Extends 2026 Rally
January 23, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Kazakhstan’s meaningful supply outage, combined with an increased naval presence off Iran continues to prop up oil prices. Friday, January 23, 2026 Kazakhstan’s incessant supply disruptions have been the main talking point this week, however up until Friday there’s been little impact on […]
Nigeria Seeks to Reduce Over Reliance on Debt Financing
January 23, 2026/CSL Report The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, recently disclosed in a conversation with Bloomberg Television that the present administration is shifting its fiscal focus toward internal revenue generation as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic sustainability. According to […]
