Why Nigeria’s Banks Still on Shaky Ground with Big Profits, Weak Capital
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was…
How Inside Jobs and Policy Shocks Trigger Nigeria’s Rising Loan Crisis
BY BLAISE UDUNZE The latest in the Nigerian banking sector, as banks grapple with the recapitalization compliance deadline, is confronted…
The Missing Pieces in Nigeria’s Banking Recapitalisation
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s economy will be experiencing yet another round of reform; after the new tax implementation, the banking…
CBN’s New Cash Policy: A Welcome Liberalisation or a Risky Retreat?
BY BLAISE UDUNZE On December 2, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a policy that significantly departs from…
CBN’s N75 Trillion Credit Milestone to Private Sector Falls Flat as Productivity Crisis Deepens
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s financial system is flashing red, and not because of a scarcity of money. Ironically, the Central…