Economy

December 29, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s decision to confront terrorism through a targeted joint security operation with the United States is being read in financial and diplomatic circles as more than a military action. It is a signal to markets, partners...

November 30, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) ended its 303rd meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with a cautious but deliberate shift. It held the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27%, maintained the...

September 15, (THEWILL) — What if someone told you that the same ₦75,000 you might spend on a weekend outing, a pair of sneakers, or even a few bags of groceries could be the very key to transforming...

September 01, (THEWILL) — In Lagos, Nigeria, just as in other African cities, such as Johannesburg, Cairo and Nairobi, the pressure to appear rich has reached disturbing heights. Amid a backdrop of rapid urbanisation and economic uncertainty, social media...

August 31, (THEWILL) — Recently, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a famous regional economist, two-term finance minister during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime and currently Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has this to say about President Tinubu’s economic reform: “Tinubu...

July 20, (THEWILL) — In 2024, Africa made global headlines with a staggering 75 percent surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), reaching a historic $97 billion. At first glance, this suggests a continent finally gaining traction in the competitive...

July 06, (THEWILL) — Trade statistics serve as the backbone of economic planning, investment decisions and policy formulation. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and a key player in global trade, accurate and transparent trade data is essential for effective...

June 30, (THEWILL) — When the United States of America abruptly paused key foreign aid streams earlier this year, including funding to PEPFAR, USAID and global health agencies, the ripple effects were immediate. Clinics went dark. Programmes halted and...

June 29, (THEWILL) — Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, stands at a pivotal crossroads. Despite its immense potential to drive regional growth and integrate into the global economy, the country’s infrastructure deficit—estimated at...

June 16, (THEWILL) – The Chatham House of March 4, 2025, authored by David Lubin, argued that Nigeria’s economy has become more competitive due to the naira’s depreciation and warned against attempts to strengthen the currency. It contends that the...