OPINION/EDITORIAL

FG’s Suspension of 15% Fuel Import Duty: A Holistic Step Toward Economic Relief and Market Stability

November 14, 2025 By Blaise Udunze In a welcome display of policy sensitivity and economic rationality, the Federal Government has suspended the planned 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel. This move, announced by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), is more than a technical […]

Why Africa Needs Collaborative Funding Value Chains to Drive Intra-Continental Trade

November 14, 2025 Written by Bohani Hlungwane, Interim Managing Executive: Transactional Banking, Absa CIB As a Ugandan coffee trader, the five bordering African countries – Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Sudan – offer opportune access to over 250 million people. Despite the geographical advantage […]

Oil Performance and Production Trend: Thematic Report

November 14, 2025/InvestmentOne Report Crude oil is a major source of revenue for the Nigerian government and contributes a significant portion to foreign exchange earnings as of 2024, crude oil export accounted for 71.39% of total exports. From a geopolitical standpoint, oil continues to provide Nigeria with global recognition, particularly […]