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Interview: ‘The Success of the Tax Reforms Will be Measured by their Tangible Impact on Nigerians’

August 02, (THEWILL) — The President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, Mr Innocent Ohagwa, is passionate about Nigeria’s new tax laws which is part of the broader fiscal reform drive of the Federal...

The Long Game: There Are No Small Shots

August 02, (THEWILL) — Yesterday reminded me once again why golf remains one of life's greatest teachers. I was playing a casual round on a course I had never played before, and from the very first few holes, it...

The Paying Client, Not Just the Needy

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July 26, (THEWILL) — Too often we confuse need with demand. Just because someone needs your service — a haircut, legal advice, bookkeeping, website or medical consultation — it doesn’t automatically mean they are your client. In a market...

The Geometry of Time: Why Basis Period Rules Matter to Modern Business

July 26, (THEWILL) — In corporate leadership, we often talk about revenue, margins, and market share. We treat these metrics as the ultimate indicators of a business's health. Yet, there is a silent, structural framework beneath the surface of...

Top 10 Most Downloaded Nigerian Banking Apps In 2026 Winning The Digital Race

Access Bank, UBA, FirstBank, and Zenith Bank lead the 10 million-plus download category, showing the strength of their large customer bases. Access Bank’s mobile app ranks first with more than 746,000 reviews and a strong 4.5-star rating. ALAT...

How Big Tech Harvests Billions In West African Views While Local RPMs Hover Below $1

Over 56% of West African creators make under $100/month despite pulling in millions of views. Creators in West Africa see RPMs hover below $0.83–$1.00, compared to $6.20+ for identical view counts in Tier-1 markets like the US. Top-tier...

The Politics of Tax

July 20, (THEWILL) — A few months ago, an angry citizen looked me straight in the eye and accused me of "promoting tax laws written to exploit the average Nigerian citizen." The very next week, during a technical presentation...

Work All Year, Still Homeless: Lagos, Port Harcourt Rents Expose Nigeria’s Wage Crisis

July 19, (THEWILL) — The sharp rise in residential rents across Nigeria’s major cities has exposed a widening disconnect between workers’ earnings and the cost of shelter, with new data showing that even employees earning the higher N85,000 minimum...

Deal Breakers: Unmasking Tax Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions

July 19, (THEWILL) — In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where fortunes are made and lost, overlooking the intricate dance of tax implications can be a costly misstep. These transactions, which reshape the corporate landscape, are...

The Long Game: It Is Not Over Until It Is

July 19, (THEWILL) — As millions of golf fans around the world tuned in to the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland this week, I found myself fascinated by how quickly the leaderboard was...