Banking has evolved far beyond the days of paper ledgers and long queues. Today, it’s a dynamic force driving Nigeria’s economy, responding to customers in real time, and powering digital innovation. The unsung hero behind this transformation is the Application Programming Interface (API)—a tool that lets bank systems communicate seamlessly with each other and external …

For much of Nigeria’s financial history, merchant banking has quietly played a foundational, though often underestimated role. From trade finance and corporate advisory in the 1960s to today’s strategic intermediation and capital structuring, the journey of merchant banking has mirrored the nation’s broader economic transformation. Yet, in recent years, the sector has begun to reassert …

Nigeria was the largest of the African economies in 2022, but declining oil production has seen it slip down the rankings. It has turned – successfully – to capital-raising in a bid to reignite the economy and reclaim its crown.  Total revenue for investment banking in 2024 is projected to hit $142.16bn, fuelled by a …

Currency instability can cause anxiety for business owners who have not adopted risk management strategies to weather the fluctuations of the foreign exchange market. When the Central Bank of Nigeria unified all exchange rate windows  as part of the government’s economic reforms in 2023, the goal was to create a fairer exchange rate system with …

Unforeseen government policy shifts can disrupt even the most meticulously crafted investment strategies. This is a major concern for affluent investors, as these policies, while intended to promote a stable financial environment, can have a complex impact on individual investment plans. Further complicating matters, the financial environment in Nigeria is constantly changing due to shifting …