May 27Sharing Economy: Uber and AirbnbThe introduction of ride-hailing services like Uber made it possible for individuals to benefit from private car use for their daily activities without actually owning a car. Another great example of this is Airbnb which allows individuals who are looking for a place to stay to connect with people who…Shared3 min read
May 12Africa’s Debt to ChinaChina’s relationship with the African continent has been in existence since the 15th century while creating an enjoyable and seemingly amicable relationship since the 1970s. As a developing country, China is still one of Africa’s largest bilateral trading partners and source of foreign direct investment. …China9 min read
Apr 28Incubators vs AcceleratorsImagine you’re an early-stage start-up founder with a brilliant product or service that can help thousands of people solve a really painful problem. You’ve introduced it to the market, have a few customers and a business model and then you realise you have no funds you need to grow your…Accelerator2 min read
Apr 14Flight Delays in NigeriaAir transportation in Nigeria has been plagued by the frequent occurrence of flight delays which has impacted travellers and the economy negatively. …Air Transport7 min read
Mar 31Nigeria’s fintech + Financial InclusionFinancial technology or fintech is an innovative endeavour through technology that seeks to deliver financial services through software as opposed to traditional financial institutions. By developing e-payments and transfers banking has become more accessible to everyone especially SMEs and the low income populace. …Fintech4 min read
Mar 25Nigeria’s Minimum WageFollowing the country’s independence in October 1960, the Labour Union pressed the government to regulate the minimum wage. However, it was not until 1978, when Hassan Sunmonu became the NLC’s first president, that a structured minimum wage was created for Nigerian employees. In 1981, he proposed a ₦300-a-month minimum wage…Minimum Wage4 min read
Mar 18Nigeria’s Debt SituationIn the last few years, Nigeria’s debt has grown significantly; The Nigerian economy, which has not been doing well since 2015, further deteriorated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In Nigeria, debt is growing faster than GDP. This has become a growing concern for Nigerians and for international investors who are discouraged…Debt8 min read
Mar 8#Breakthebias: Everything you need to know about International Women’s Day and the theme for 2022International Women’s Day is marked annually on March 8 and honours women worldwide for their ‘social, economic, cultural, and political achievements’ according to the International Women’s Day website. Additionally, the day encourages action to enhance gender equality. On this day, women are celebrated all over the world irrespective of race…Iwd2 min read
Mar 2Why International Oil Companies are Divesting from NigeriaEver since oil was discovered in Nigeria, Nigeria saw international oil companies coming into the country to set up branches for crude oil exploration which served as a source of revenue for the government and also boosted their economy. …Oil And Gas3 min read
Feb 9Will autogas surpass petrol to become the new fuel in Nigeria?Nigeria began producing oil and gas in 1958 when the country’s first oil discovery well was dug at Oloibiri (present-day Bayelsa State, Niger Delta Region). Gas output began to expand significantly in the early 1970s, eventually exceeding 2.7 billion cubic feet per day (bscf/d) in 1979. Nigeria has the 9th…Autogas3 min read
