By Nkanu Egbe Nigeria is running out of room. Not in the physical sense, and not even in the way most people think about money. The country is approaching something far more dangerous—a point where its revenues can no longer sustain its obligations, where borrowing ceases to be a solution, and where even willing lenders Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe There is a quiet irony in the modern business world. We chase the newest frameworks, the latest management theories, and the most sophisticated financial models—yet some of the most enduring principles of enterprise were written thousands of years ago in the Book of Proverbs. It is not a business book in the conventional Read More…
At this stage of Nigeria’s development, and considering the financial stress Nigerians are currently undergoing, perhaps the government may want to consider radical suggestions on how to make the burden lighter for the people. It is wrong, in my view, to routinely compare Nigeria with other countries, as politicians often do. When you complain that Read More…
If poverty, inflation and weak state capacity are symptoms, Nigeria’s governance design is part of the disease. From an oversized cabinet to duplicated agencies and weak local government structure, here are 10 constitutional and institutional reforms that could help cut waste, free up public funds and make growth more inclusive. Nigeria’s poverty crisis has exposed Read More…
While the Island often gets the “glamour” spotlight, Ikeja and Surulere are the functional engines of the Lagos makeup industry. They represent the “Old Guard” and the “Commercial Hub,” respectively, where the majority of professional training and high-volume retail happens. Ikeja: The Commercial & Training Powerhouse Ikeja is the nerve centre for the industry because it balances corporate offices, Read More…
The plumbing space in Lagos is a dynamic and essential sector of the city’s construction and facility management industry. Because of the city’s unique geography (islands and mainland) and rapid urbanisation, the industry is characterised by a mix of high-end engineering firms and a massive network of informal but skilled artisans. If you’re looking for Read More…
The pest control and fumigation landscape in Lagos is a highly specialized sector driven by the city’s tropical climate and rapid urbanization, which create significant demand for managing pests like mosquitoes, bed bugs, rodents, and termites. The industry is strictly regulated to ensure public health safety and environmental protection. Market Characteristics and Trends The space Read More…
A Return Framed by Politics, Defined by Economics President Bola Tinubu’s return to Lagos at 1.15 a.m. on Friday, March 20, after his UK state visit was politically choreographed around Eid-el-Fitr, but economically the bigger story travelled back with him in paperwork, signatures and financing guarantees. Before leaving London, Tinubu witnessed the sealing of a Read More…
Nigeria’s rising poverty crisis is not only about inflation, fuel prices or exchange rates. Beneath the economic turbulence lies a deeper structural problem: the cost of running the Nigerian state itself. When economists discuss Nigeria’s poverty surge—now estimated to affect roughly six out of every ten Nigerians—the conversation usually begins with inflation, food prices, fuel Read More…
By Joy Mfon Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan Lagos never stands still. As Nigeria’s commercial capital, the city pulses with energy—boardroom meetings in Victoria Island, site visits in Lekki, conferences in Ikeja, and social events stretching late into the night. But beneath this vibrancy lies a familiar challenge: movement. Getting around Lagos is, for many, Read More…
