Opinions Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/opinion-editorials/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:37:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Opinions Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/opinion-editorials/ 32 32 201037849 Transcorp Vs. UAC Nigeria – Who navigated better in 2023? https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/14/transcorp-vs-uac-nigeria-who-navigated-better-in-2023/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/14/transcorp-vs-uac-nigeria-who-navigated-better-in-2023/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:23:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491245 Amid these turbulent economic conditions, Nigerian conglomerates have showcased resilience and adaptability.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/14/transcorp-vs-uac-nigeria-who-navigated-better-in-2023/feed/ 0 491245 Why Nigeria’s record trade surplus is a justification for a weaker naira https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/why-nigerias-record-trade-surplus-is-a-justification-for-a-weaker-naira/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/why-nigerias-record-trade-surplus-is-a-justification-for-a-weaker-naira/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:44:53 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491151 Advocates of weaker currencies, love to sing the praises of a floundering local currency.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/why-nigerias-record-trade-surplus-is-a-justification-for-a-weaker-naira/feed/ 1 491151 Dr. Adaobi Nwakuche: Let me tell you about this lady by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/dr-adaobi-nwakuche-let-me-tell-you-about-this-lady-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/dr-adaobi-nwakuche-let-me-tell-you-about-this-lady-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:25:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491019 Veritas Kapital is a little-known insurance company. I used to know about them as an associate company of Unity Bank, but then I stopped hearing about them as they never hit the radar.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/dr-adaobi-nwakuche-let-me-tell-you-about-this-lady-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 491019 Jim Ovia: My candid advice by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/jim-ovia-my-candid-advice-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/jim-ovia-my-candid-advice-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:50:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491007 In widely circulating reports, it has been said that Mr. Otedola has expressed grave discomfort with the way his accounts have been handled in your institution.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/jim-ovia-my-candid-advice-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 491007 Minimum wage: A lazy approach to an imploding economy by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/minimum-wage-a-lazy-approach-to-an-imploding-economy-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/minimum-wage-a-lazy-approach-to-an-imploding-economy-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:54:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490942 The way I see this situation is like watching a sinking ship from the shore, with people frantically bailing out and searching for lifeboats to abandon ship.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/minimum-wage-a-lazy-approach-to-an-imploding-economy-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 490942 Striking a balance between a living wage and a national minimum wage by Kenechukwu Aguolu https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/striking-a-balance-between-a-living-wage-and-a-national-minimum-wage-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/striking-a-balance-between-a-living-wage-and-a-national-minimum-wage-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:14:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490810 In addition to the inflation challenges the country is facing, Nigerian workers have been significantly underpaid.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/striking-a-balance-between-a-living-wage-and-a-national-minimum-wage-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/feed/ 0 490810 The role of mentorship and networking for women in business https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/the-role-of-mentorship-and-networking-for-women-in-business/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/the-role-of-mentorship-and-networking-for-women-in-business/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:35:00 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490743 Mentorship and networking for women in business is quite frankly overlooked and faced with a lot of challenges.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/the-role-of-mentorship-and-networking-for-women-in-business/feed/ 0 490743 Mansard’s 704% profit surge masks core operational concerns https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/mansards-704-profit-surge-masks-core-operational-concerns/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/mansards-704-profit-surge-masks-core-operational-concerns/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:07:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490707 Mansard's recent Q1 2024 earnings report has captivated attention and applause. With an astounding 704% surge in pre-tax profits, the company seems poised for outstanding performance in 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/mansards-704-profit-surge-masks-core-operational-concerns/feed/ 0 490707 Unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s energy sector through digital transformation https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/unlocking-the-potential-of-nigerias-energy-sector-through-digital-transformation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/unlocking-the-potential-of-nigerias-energy-sector-through-digital-transformation/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:11:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490691 As the world rapidly advances into a digitally driven future, the imperative for sectors within the Nigerian economy to embrace technology has never been more critical.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/unlocking-the-potential-of-nigerias-energy-sector-through-digital-transformation/feed/ 0 490691 Heritage Bank: Another one bites the dust by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/heritage-bank-another-one-bites-the-dust-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/heritage-bank-another-one-bites-the-dust-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:44:07 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490615 The CBN revoked its license, with a lot of depositors' funds at risk, including one customer reportedly losing about N11 billion.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/heritage-bank-another-one-bites-the-dust-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 490615 Why AI governance is critical for sustainable AI development in Africa https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-ai-governance-is-critical-for-sustainable-ai-development-in-africa/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-ai-governance-is-critical-for-sustainable-ai-development-in-africa/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:24:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490586 Africa is ripe for broad AI implementation across its various public and private sectors.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-ai-governance-is-critical-for-sustainable-ai-development-in-africa/feed/ 0 490586 Why any offer with the word “trading” or “guaranteed” is a Ponzi by Kalu Aja https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-any-offer-with-the-word-trading-or-guaranteed-is-a-ponzi-by-kalu-aja/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-any-offer-with-the-word-trading-or-guaranteed-is-a-ponzi-by-kalu-aja/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:40:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490581 ANY offer with the words "Trading" and "Guaranteed" is fraudulent. It does not matter if it is currency or bitcoin or stock; it is a fraud.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-any-offer-with-the-word-trading-or-guaranteed-is-a-ponzi-by-kalu-aja/feed/ 0 490581 The lost ark of fiscal responsibility: A solution to the FX crisis in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/the-lost-ark-of-fiscal-responsibility-a-solution-to-the-fx-crisis-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/the-lost-ark-of-fiscal-responsibility-a-solution-to-the-fx-crisis-in-nigeria/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:14:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490579 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was criticized for running multiple exchange rate regimes, but the reasons are more obvious and straightforward than the discourse suggests.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/the-lost-ark-of-fiscal-responsibility-a-solution-to-the-fx-crisis-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 490579 Analysis: Why fixing Nigeria’s low minimum wage is as important as containing high inflation  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/analysis-why-fixing-nigerias-low-minimum-wage-is-as-important-as-containing-high-inflation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/analysis-why-fixing-nigerias-low-minimum-wage-is-as-important-as-containing-high-inflation/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:08:22 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490570 On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) will be embarking on a Nationwide strike.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/analysis-why-fixing-nigerias-low-minimum-wage-is-as-important-as-containing-high-inflation/feed/ 0 490570 Unlike Emefiele, Heritage Bank closure shows Cardoso’s CBN is willing to let banks fail  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/unlike-emefiele-heritage-bank-closure-shows-cardosos-cbn-is-willing-to-let-banks-fail-2/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/unlike-emefiele-heritage-bank-closure-shows-cardosos-cbn-is-willing-to-let-banks-fail-2/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:23:22 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490556 In a surprise move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced it has revoked Heritage Bank's operating license, effectively closing the institution and placing depositors at the mercy of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/unlike-emefiele-heritage-bank-closure-shows-cardosos-cbn-is-willing-to-let-banks-fail-2/feed/ 1 490556 Tinubu’s Economy: Right policies, tepid response by Joseph Edgar  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/tinubus-economy-right-policies-tepid-response-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/tinubus-economy-right-policies-tepid-response-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:02:48 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490535 Nigeria and Nigerians have been relying on subsidies since immediately after the civil war.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/tinubus-economy-right-policies-tepid-response-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 490535 Invest to match investment objectives not return- By Kalu Aja https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/invest-to-match-investment-objectives-not-return-by-kalu-aja/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/invest-to-match-investment-objectives-not-return-by-kalu-aja/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:31:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490470 Do not invest in an asset based solely on the return that the asset promises to deliver. Instead, invest in assets whose return matches your investment objectives

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/invest-to-match-investment-objectives-not-return-by-kalu-aja/feed/ 0 490470 Investors earn 406% gain in Fidelity Bank in 5 years https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/31/investors-earn-406-gain-in-fidelity-bank-in-5-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/31/investors-earn-406-gain-in-fidelity-bank-in-5-years/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 11:58:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490351 Investors in Fidelity Bank Plc have earned about 406% in capital gains over the past five years, ranking above all other major return benchmarks in the Nigerian stock market and the entire banking sector.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/31/investors-earn-406-gain-in-fidelity-bank-in-5-years/feed/ 1 490351 From emperor to puppet: Proposed CBN Amendment threatens CBN’s independence  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/31/from-emperor-to-puppet-proposed-cbn-amendment-threatens-cbns-independence/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/31/from-emperor-to-puppet-proposed-cbn-amendment-threatens-cbns-independence/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 05:21:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490314 In the evolving landscape of global finance, the independence of central banks is sacrosanct, forming the cornerstone upon which monetary stability rests.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/31/from-emperor-to-puppet-proposed-cbn-amendment-threatens-cbns-independence/feed/ 1 490314 Defining policies of President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/29/defining-policies-of-president-bola-tinubus-first-year-in-office/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/29/defining-policies-of-president-bola-tinubus-first-year-in-office/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 07:09:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490158 As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates the first anniversary of his administration, Nigerians reflect on the impact of his "Renewed Hope Agenda.”

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