Op-Eds Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/opinion-editorials/columnists/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:25:08 +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 Op-Eds Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/opinion-editorials/columnists/ 32 32 201037849 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 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 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 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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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/29/defining-policies-of-president-bola-tinubus-first-year-in-office/feed/ 0 490158 A multi-pronged approach to tackling inflation in Nigeria – By Kenechukwu Aguolu https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/a-multi-pronged-approach-to-tackling-inflation-in-nigeria-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/a-multi-pronged-approach-to-tackling-inflation-in-nigeria-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 17:42:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490130 CBN Governor underscored the nuanced nature of combating inflation, emphasizing that there is no “magic wand" solution.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/a-multi-pronged-approach-to-tackling-inflation-in-nigeria-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/feed/ 0 490130 FirstBank partners with Proparco on climate performance https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/27/firstbank-partners-with-proparco-on-climate-performance/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/27/firstbank-partners-with-proparco-on-climate-performance/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 11:56:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489999 First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Proparco, a Development Finance Institution is mainstreaming climate initiatives into its business operations and strategy.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/27/firstbank-partners-with-proparco-on-climate-performance/feed/ 0 489999 Who is in charge of Nigerian economy – by Kalu Aja https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/26/who-is-in-charge-of-nigerian-economy-by-kalu-aja/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/26/who-is-in-charge-of-nigerian-economy-by-kalu-aja/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 18:26:33 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489954 Nigeria has The Economic Management Team (EMT), established in October 2023 and chaired by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/26/who-is-in-charge-of-nigerian-economy-by-kalu-aja/feed/ 0 489954 Hannatu Musawa, the Art of the matter by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/hannatu-musawa-the-art-of-the-matter-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/hannatu-musawa-the-art-of-the-matter-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 07:30:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489815 Honourable Minister, It is no secret that the Nigerian arts and culture space is malnourished.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/hannatu-musawa-the-art-of-the-matter-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 489815 Can the FGN afford new minimum wage? – By Kalu Aja https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/can-the-fgn-afford-new-minimum-wage-by-kalu-aja/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/can-the-fgn-afford-new-minimum-wage-by-kalu-aja/#comments Thu, 23 May 2024 11:07:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489730 The Labour Unions and the Federal Government in Nigeria (FGN) are engaged in a passionate debate and negotiations as regards an increase in the minimum wage in Nigeria

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/can-the-fgn-afford-new-minimum-wage-by-kalu-aja/feed/ 2 489730 UNILAG, other universities brace up for ‘The Expedition Conference’ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/unilag-other-universities-brace-up-for-the-expedition-conference/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/unilag-other-universities-brace-up-for-the-expedition-conference/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 15:05:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489655 University of Lagos Chapter, will play host to students and staff of the university community in the ninth edition of its brainchild annual student conference called The Expedition Conference (TEC).

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