IronHeadMiner

Often, I am the only woman in the room – sometimes, the only African woman.
This is not a complaint, but a statement of fact. It is my starting point, and it has offered me an unexpected advantage: being the only one sharpens your awareness. You notice what others overlook.
Early in my career, I b

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns over a growing deindustrialisation trend in Nigeria, warning that the country’s manufacturing sector remains weak and heavily concentrated in only a few subsectors.
The warning was contained in the group’s latest 2025 Q4 GDP Alert,

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state attracted $2.73bn in capital flow in the third quarter of 2025.
According to a statement by the state government, he stated this while speaking at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum on Africa’s Urban Future, held at the

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem remains one of the most influential on the continent, consistently ranking among Africa’s “Big Four” startup markets alongside Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.
These markets attracted more than 80% of venture capital flowing into the market in 2025.
Despite Nigeria’s

Nigerian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced huge losses in February, despite a soaring month for the broader index.
Data compiled by Nairametrics Research from the NGX reported that the total amount traded for ETFs in February grew from N1.51 billion

In February 2026, several African currencies, notably Madagascar's ariary and Zambian kwacha, strengthened against the U.S. dollar due to improving macroeconomic indicators and effective foreign exchange interventions. Despite this, many currencies remained unchanged or depreciated.

Just two weeks ago, the bets were firmly on the Naira strengthening below N1,300.
Many analysts believed the currency was finally drifting toward what they considered its fair value.
Optimism was high, and for a brief moment, the Naira appeared determined to prove its critics wrong.

When Arsenal formally announced Bukayo Saka’s new contract on February 19 2026, it was a statement about where Nigerian-heritage talent now sits in the global football economy.
Bukayo Saka’s parents, Adenike and Yomi Saka, are of Nigerian Yoruba descent and emigrated to London in the 1990s as econo

The Federal Government has signed the hosting agreement for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027), officially positioning Nigeria as the next host of Africa’s largest trade and investment marketplace.
The agreement was signed on Monday in Lagos, the designated host city, in p

Analysts at CardinalStone have given MTN Nigeria Communications Plc a fresh Buy rating, projecting an 18.1% potential increase based on current market trends and expected operational performance.
In their report, “MTNN: Structural Data Demand Driven Growth,” they note that rising data usage is

Crypto-linked investment products pulled in $619 million last week, even as trading screens reflected volatility tied to tensions around Iran.
CoinShares reported in its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, covering

Tourists must be aware of local accommodation taxes in international destinations, as many cities impose significant levies to fund public services. Major cities in North America and Europe dominate the list of highest nightly tourist taxes, with Milan increasing its tax for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The top 10 Nigerian stockbrokers recorded a combined transaction value of N862.04 billion in February 2026, reflecting the scale of activity they facilitated in the equities market.
Data obtained from the Nigerian Exchange shows this accounted for 55.57% of the total N1.55 trillion worth of

Ghana will proceed with a new sliding-scale royalty regime for gold mining despite diplomatic pressure from the United States, China and other Western governments urging it to reconsider the policy.
Reuters reported that Isaac Tandoh, chief executive officer of the Ghana Minerals Commission, said t

In boardrooms across the world, a quiet crisis is unfolding.
Directors privately acknowledge performance concerns among their peers, while annual board evaluations become a compliance ritual, rather than accountability mechanisms.
However, this disconnect is not unique to Nigeria, as recent

Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N1.71 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as exports declined during the period.
The development comes after the N6.691 trillion trade surplus recorded in Q3 2025, indicating a slowdown in export performance.
Data from the National Bureau of

A nightmare scenario may be unfolding for Nigeria as war between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies.
For a war taking place roughly 5,800 kilometres away, the economic tremors are already reaching Nigeria’s fragile recovery.
What initially looked like a potential oil windfall now

Nigeria’s economic activity sustained a strong growth momentum in February 2026 as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 56.4 points.
This is according to the latest PMI report released by the apex bank.
The figure signals expansion in

In 2025, Nigeria's oil and gas companies reported a pre-tax profit of N1.23 trillion, driven by a 17.7% revenue increase to N9.42 trillion. Despite rising costs, finance income improved profitability, with six out of seven companies reporting gains.

Across Nigeria’s manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods sector(FMCG), a growing number of women are rising to the highest levels of corporate leadership, shaping strategy, driving innovation, and influencing boardroom decisions at companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited