Economy

May 18, (THEWILL) — The similarity between the highlights of the International Labor Organization (ILO’s) May Day 2026 message and the focus of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Workers’ Day address is not coincidental. The ILO’s theme—“Decent Work Agenda”—is a...

May 17, (THEWILL) — Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are vital to the climate finance landscape, disbursing roughly US$121 billion in 2012, according to the Climate Policy Initiative. Beyond channelling public budgets, DFIs can raise funds in capital markets, reinvest...

May 03, (THEWILL) — ‎Today, it is obvious that the state of the Nigerian economy is, in almost all respects, the same as the immediate post-fuel subsidy removal time in the second half of 2023. The announcement of fuel...

April 26, (THEWILL) — The above headline is necessitated by the continuing diminishing foreign direct investments (FDIs) inflow into Nigeria in the past couple of years, in spite of the ‘booming’ capital importation into the country. Available data show...

April 19, (THEWILL) — In April 2026, Nigeria presents one of the most puzzling economic contradictions in the modern developing world. On paper, the country is staging a recovery. The stock market is booming, inflation is easing, and growth...

April 12, (THEWILL) — A healthy economy depends on the prosperity of its businesses. A nation’s economic growth, job creation, and ability to compete globally are significantly influenced by the achievements of its private sector. However, a substantial number...

March 22, (THEWILL) — We are in an era where human potential should be the greatest asset of any nation. Here, we face a stark paradox: an abundance of willing workers juxtaposed against economic demand that fails to absorb...

March 01, (THEWILL) — It is most intriguing that at a time Nigeria’s capital importation (hence, external reserves) is rising in leaps and bounds, the country’s crude oil production (output) remains largely static, or marginally increasing. It is no...

February 22, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s external reserves have rebounded significantly, reaching about $49 billion as of early 2026, according to recent Central Bank disclosures. On the surface, this signals renewed macroeconomic confidence, improved foreign exchange liquidity, and stronger capacity...

“He who builds a canoe without a paddle will blame the river for running too fast.” – African proverb February 01, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's business environment is rich with innovation. From payments to logistics, real estate to digital services, we...