February 2, 2026/P+Measurement Services Nigerian companies faced a muted start to 2026. A broad stagnation of new orders led to much slower rises in output and purchasing activity. More positively, employment continued to increase at a broadly similar pace to that seen at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, faster rises […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Recapitalisation: Silent Layoffs, Infrastructure Deficit Threat to $1Trn Economy
February 2, 2026 By Blaise Udunze The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation exercise, which is scheduled for a March 31, 2026, deadline, has continued to reignite optimism across financial markets and is designed to build stronger, more resilient banks capable of financing a $1 trillion economy. With the ongoing exercise, […]
If Capital is the Answer, What Exactly is the Problem with First Holdco?
January 31, 2026 By Blaise Udunze The Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria’s 24-month compliance timeline for the recapitalization of Nigeria’s banking system is about to conclude on March 31, 2026, which is framed as an unavoidable solution to systemic fragility, weak balance sheets, and the demands of a larger, […]
