The Crucial Role of Data Analytics in Enhancing Cybersecurity
Data analytics plays an essential role in improving cybersecurity by helping organisations detect, respond to, and prevent cyber threats in real time. As cyberattack become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging data analytics
Nigeria and the Relevance of ‘Export for Survival’
Nigeria’s economy has relied on oil exports, but with global economic shifts, fluctuating oil prices, and the urgent need for diversification, exporting non-oil products has become a crucial survival strategy.
Nigeria shines as Africa’s startup funding jumps 240%
Nigeria is currently leading the way in Africa’s startup ecosystem, with a significant surge in funding. Reports indicate that African startups have experienced a 240% increase in funding, and Nigeria
Nigeria’s proposed tax reform seen curbing inflation
As Nigeria embarks on a new phase of economic reform, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has turned its attention to overhauling the country’s tax system. Having already implemented bold policies, such
Naira seen appreciating to 1,300/$ in 2025
As Nigeria approaches 2025, the country’s economic landscape is expected to experience a positive shift, with experts projecting significant improvements in key financial indicators. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)
Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Rate May Drop To 27% By December
Nigeria’s economic landscape is poised for a significant shift in 2025, as the headline inflation rate is projected to average 30.5% year-on-year, eventually easing to 27.1% by December. This forecast,
Economic Trends in 2025: Naira Stability and Falling Inflation Take Centre Stage
The Nigerian economy is poised for a recovery in 2025, buoyed by stabilising exchange rates and a decline in inflation, analysts have reported. Following a challenging 2024, marked by economic
Emerging Innovations in Online Education for Project Managers
The increasing demand for education on project management and its applications, and the remarkable expansion of information and communications technologies (ICTs) and online/distance education (DE) technologies have led to an
Nigeria Faces a N7 Trillion Fiscal Deficit by Q3 2024
In the third quarter of 2024, Nigeria found itself grappling with a fiscal deficit of N7.05 trillion, a figure revealed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his address to the
Naira shows stability in official market, maintains N1,550/$ bandwidth
The Nigerian naira remained stable in the official market during the second trading session of the week, as demand for the US dollar eased. According to data from the Central
Foreign investment in Nigeria equities hits highest level since 2020
Foreign portfolio investments (FPI) in Nigerian equities have surged to their highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching $284 million in the first nine months of 2024. This represents a
Electronic FX platform seen promoting transparency
Analysts have welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) introduction of the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), describing it as a positive step towards improving transparency and efficiency in