Standard Chartered’s 2026 Investment Outlook

The Insights 4 February 2026

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has shared a positive investment outlook for Nigeria in 2026, saying the country’s growth prospects remain optimistic despite ongoing economic challenges.  At its 2026 Global Market Outlook event, which brought together over 1,200 clients in Lagos, Abuja and Port

Global Trade and Finance Reforms: Opportunities for Nigeria’s Growth 

The Insights 3 December 2025

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called for urgent reforms in the global financial system to better serve economic needs, particularly for developing countries heavily reliant on trade and external financing. According to UNCTAD, the current system often disadvantages these nations, limiting access to affordable credit, stable

Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Production: A Boost for Nigerians and the Economy 

The Insights 2 December 2025

The Dangote Refinery The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, has announced that it is set to deliver about 1.5 billion litres of petrol in December 2025. Production is expected to rise further to 1.7 billion litres per month starting February 2026, according to Reuters.  This increase comes at a crucial time when many Nigerians have faced long

NNPCL, Dangote Price Reduction Brings Relief to Retailers and Nigerians 

The Insights 5 March 2025

Dangote Refinery The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Retail Ltd for reducing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦920 to ₦875 per litre. The move is expected to ease the financial strain on Nigerians, especially as inflation […]

FG to Create 25,000 Jobs Through Lagos Textile Zone 

The Insights 25 November 2024

The Federal Government is set to generate over 25,000 jobs from the Lekki Textile and Garment Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Eyin-Osa, Epe, Lagos State. This project is expected to create 5,000 direct jobs and more than 20,000 indirect opportunities, according to Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority […]

FG Unveils New Governance Guidelines to Boost Economy 

The Insights 17 July 2024

CEO, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Rabiu Olowo-ARDNig The Federal Government has introduced new corporate governance guidelines for the public sector, aiming to push Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion by 2026. This announcement was made by Dr. Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council, and Dr. Armstrong Takang, Chief Executive of the