Features

March 01, (THEWILL) — In Lagos, Nigeria and other African cities, such as Johannesburg, Cairo and Nairobi, to mention but a few, the pressure to appear rich has reached disturbing heights. Amid rapid urbanisation and economic uncertainty, social...

February 22, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is flashing a signal it has not sent in years: convergence. With the naira trading at N1,355.42/$ on the official window and roughly N1,440/$ on the parallel market, the once-yawning gap...

February 22, (THEWILL) — Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavour, and navigating the financial landscape can often feel overwhelming. One of the most critical decisions you’ll face as an entrepreneur is determining which financial professional you...

February 22, (THEWILL) — As Borno continues on its path of reconstruction and urban renewal, in pursuit of a 21st-century smart-city vision, many believe that the Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) under Adam Bababe offers a clear roadmap for...

February 16, (THEWILL) — Financial fraud has long been a pervasive challenge that undermines corporate integrity and investor confidence, both globally and in Nigeria. Fraud, defined as wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in personal or financial gain,...

February 09, (THEWILL) — For years, Nigerian consumers have complained, sometimes loudly, sometimes helplessly, about poor services. Airlines, telecom operators and banks were always the biggest culprits. In fact, flight delays became routine, dropped calls almost normal, and unexplained...

February 08, (THEWILL) — In Nigeria’s vibrant yet often turbulent economic landscape, business owners constantly wrestle with the delicate art of attracting and retaining customers. Among the most frequently employed, and perhaps most misunderstood, strategies are the offering of...

February 08, (THEWILL) — The announcement that PayPal would finally allow Nigerians to receive international payments through a partnership with Paga has met, not with celebration, but with a furious and revealing debate. For many, this is not a...

February 01, (THEWILL) — For upwards of a decade-and-half, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been implementing the financial inclusion and cashless economy initiative. Introduced in 2011, the policy aimed to reduce physical cash circulation, promote electronic transactions,...

January 19, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian stock market’s performance in 2025 indicates that the economy is finally responding to the reforms of the last two years. We have witnessed a significant bull run. As the “nose” of the economy,...