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Nigeria’s jobs story is often framed around government hiring and big private companies. But the data suggest a different reality: most Nigerians are employed by the informal economy and by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The latest Nigeria Labour Force Survey shows that informal employment remained extremely high at…

The naira strengthened on Tuesday, trading at ₦1,460 per dollar in the parallel market, up from ₦1,470 per dollar on Monday. The local currency also appreciated in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), closing at ₦1,447 per dollar, up from ₦1,450 the previous day. Data from the Central Bank of…

Africa’s digital economy is growing faster than many expected. From mobile money to cross-border fintech apps, the continent is steadily moving into a future where buying, selling, and sending money no longer depends on traditional banks.  In the middle of this transformation lies the big question of if Bitcoin eventually…

A lot of Nigerian professionals feel stuck. The pay is small, the culture is tough, but the economy is hard and “I can’t just resign” is real.  Global career experts argue that being unable to leave doesn’t mean you must stop growing; it means you must become more strategic where…

Nigerian banks are going more digital than ever, with GTBank and UBA leading the charge in the third quarter of 2025.  A new report from Conversion Tracker shows that the country’s banking sector saw a 15% rise in digital activity, as more people used websites and apps to open accounts,…