Op-Eds Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/opinion-editorials/columnists/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:05:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Op-Eds Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/opinion-editorials/columnists/ 32 32 201037849 FBN Holdings: The Old Fox and His Torch by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/fbn-holdings-the-old-fox-and-his-torch-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/fbn-holdings-the-old-fox-and-his-torch-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:05:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=495754 Like the biblical fox who rushes through farmlands with a torch to its tail, burning down the harvest, this journey through the financial system has allegedly seen institutions scorched by the molten fingers of a reckless push.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/14/fbn-holdings-the-old-fox-and-his-torch-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 495754 Strategic use of PR: The landmark and Dangote cases as study by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/strategic-use-of-pr-the-landmark-and-dangote-cases-as-study-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/strategic-use-of-pr-the-landmark-and-dangote-cases-as-study-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:49:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494178 In the last twelve months, the Landmark and Dangote cases showcased the strategic role of media in shaping public opinion and policy.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/23/strategic-use-of-pr-the-landmark-and-dangote-cases-as-study-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 494178 Dangote, NNPC, NUPRC – Bare bottom struggle by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/dangote-nnpc-nuprc-bare-bottom-struggle-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/dangote-nnpc-nuprc-bare-bottom-struggle-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:08:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494120 Dangote Refinery is our only real 'agbado' in the fire. It is the only investment of its size that we as a nation have attracted ever and in the foreseeable future, and as such, all stakeholders must come together and put heads together to make it come on stream.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/dangote-nnpc-nuprc-bare-bottom-struggle-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 494120 Public relations as consulting business: Key to sustained success in developing economies https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/public-relations-as-consulting-business-key-to-sustained-success-in-developing-economies/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/public-relations-as-consulting-business-key-to-sustained-success-in-developing-economies/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:50:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493608 Public relations consultancy in developing economies enhances business strategies, stakeholder relations, and crisis management, fostering long-term success and sustainability.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/public-relations-as-consulting-business-key-to-sustained-success-in-developing-economies/feed/ 0 493608 Bank recapitalization, NGX, and a future foretold by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/16/bank-recapitalization-ngx-and-a-future-foretold-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/16/bank-recapitalization-ngx-and-a-future-foretold-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:12:29 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493535 The recapitalization frenzy sees Access, GTB, and Fidelity leading, while NGX Invest aims to revolutionize public participation in equity offerings

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/16/bank-recapitalization-ngx-and-a-future-foretold-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 493535 Macro and microeconomic positives of a dying economy- By Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/14/macro-and-microeconomic-positives-of-a-dying-economy-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/14/macro-and-microeconomic-positives-of-a-dying-economy-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:09:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493329 The Nigerian economy is shrinking rapidly, yet positive trends in fashion, power, and migration hint at potential economic revival

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/14/macro-and-microeconomic-positives-of-a-dying-economy-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 493329 Integrity as a strong vehicle of growth for the theatre industry by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/01/integrity-as-a-strong-vehicle-of-growth-for-the-theatre-industry-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/01/integrity-as-a-strong-vehicle-of-growth-for-the-theatre-industry-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:37:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=492322 It is very clear that with the drying up of Government support in the industry, it must begin to reposition itself to attract private corporate funding if it is to meet its full potentials.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/01/integrity-as-a-strong-vehicle-of-growth-for-the-theatre-industry-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 492322 Embracing Life: Lessons learned from a near-death experience  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/28/embracing-life-lessons-learned-from-a-near-death-experience/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/28/embracing-life-lessons-learned-from-a-near-death-experience/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:17:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=492217 It was 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The unbearable heat had made sleep impossible, compounded by power outages all night.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/28/embracing-life-lessons-learned-from-a-near-death-experience/feed/ 0 492217 Nigeria’s $91 billion debt, the best-case scenario to avoiding a blow up – By Kalu Aja https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/27/nigerias-91-billion-debt-the-best-case-scenario-to-avoiding-a-blow-up-by-kalu-aja/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/27/nigerias-91-billion-debt-the-best-case-scenario-to-avoiding-a-blow-up-by-kalu-aja/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:09:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=492109 A review Nigeria's Q1 2024 debt portfolio, noting decreased total debt but rising costs due to higher interest rates.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/27/nigerias-91-billion-debt-the-best-case-scenario-to-avoiding-a-blow-up-by-kalu-aja/feed/ 0 492109 Tolaram Group: The good, the bad, the ugly by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/19/tolaram-group-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/19/tolaram-group-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:39:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491526 We have received the news of the Tolaram Group takeover of Diageo's majority stake in Guinness with mixed feelings. More like with a huge sigh of relief.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/19/tolaram-group-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 3 491526 Crafting a better energy policy: The need for a convergent approach to renewable energy in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/16/crafting-a-better-energy-policy-the-need-for-a-convergent-approach-to-renewable-energy-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/16/crafting-a-better-energy-policy-the-need-for-a-convergent-approach-to-renewable-energy-in-nigeria/#comments Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:32:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491339 Renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly cost-effective, making them a more attractive option for reducing energy costs.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/16/crafting-a-better-energy-policy-the-need-for-a-convergent-approach-to-renewable-energy-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 491339 Dr. Adaobi Nwakuche: Let me tell you about this lady by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/dr-adaobi-nwakuche-let-me-tell-you-about-this-lady-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/dr-adaobi-nwakuche-let-me-tell-you-about-this-lady-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:25:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491019 Veritas Kapital is a little-known insurance company. I used to know about them as an associate company of Unity Bank, but then I stopped hearing about them as they never hit the radar.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/dr-adaobi-nwakuche-let-me-tell-you-about-this-lady-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 491019 Jim Ovia: My candid advice by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/jim-ovia-my-candid-advice-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/jim-ovia-my-candid-advice-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:50:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491007 In widely circulating reports, it has been said that Mr. Otedola has expressed grave discomfort with the way his accounts have been handled in your institution.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/jim-ovia-my-candid-advice-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 491007 Minimum wage: A lazy approach to an imploding economy by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/minimum-wage-a-lazy-approach-to-an-imploding-economy-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/minimum-wage-a-lazy-approach-to-an-imploding-economy-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:54:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490942 The way I see this situation is like watching a sinking ship from the shore, with people frantically bailing out and searching for lifeboats to abandon ship.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/09/minimum-wage-a-lazy-approach-to-an-imploding-economy-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 490942 Striking a balance between a living wage and a national minimum wage by Kenechukwu Aguolu https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/striking-a-balance-between-a-living-wage-and-a-national-minimum-wage-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/striking-a-balance-between-a-living-wage-and-a-national-minimum-wage-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:14:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490810 In addition to the inflation challenges the country is facing, Nigerian workers have been significantly underpaid.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/striking-a-balance-between-a-living-wage-and-a-national-minimum-wage-by-kenechukwu-aguolu/feed/ 0 490810 The role of mentorship and networking for women in business https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/the-role-of-mentorship-and-networking-for-women-in-business/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/the-role-of-mentorship-and-networking-for-women-in-business/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:35:00 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490743 Mentorship and networking for women in business is quite frankly overlooked and faced with a lot of challenges.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/the-role-of-mentorship-and-networking-for-women-in-business/feed/ 0 490743 Unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s energy sector through digital transformation https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/unlocking-the-potential-of-nigerias-energy-sector-through-digital-transformation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/unlocking-the-potential-of-nigerias-energy-sector-through-digital-transformation/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:11:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490691 As the world rapidly advances into a digitally driven future, the imperative for sectors within the Nigerian economy to embrace technology has never been more critical.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/unlocking-the-potential-of-nigerias-energy-sector-through-digital-transformation/feed/ 0 490691 Heritage Bank: Another one bites the dust by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/heritage-bank-another-one-bites-the-dust-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/heritage-bank-another-one-bites-the-dust-by-joseph-edgar/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:44:07 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490615 The CBN revoked its license, with a lot of depositors' funds at risk, including one customer reportedly losing about N11 billion.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/heritage-bank-another-one-bites-the-dust-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 0 490615 Why AI governance is critical for sustainable AI development in Africa https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-ai-governance-is-critical-for-sustainable-ai-development-in-africa/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-ai-governance-is-critical-for-sustainable-ai-development-in-africa/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:24:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490586 Africa is ripe for broad AI implementation across its various public and private sectors.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-ai-governance-is-critical-for-sustainable-ai-development-in-africa/feed/ 0 490586 Why any offer with the word “trading” or “guaranteed” is a Ponzi by Kalu Aja https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-any-offer-with-the-word-trading-or-guaranteed-is-a-ponzi-by-kalu-aja/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/why-any-offer-with-the-word-trading-or-guaranteed-is-a-ponzi-by-kalu-aja/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:40:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490581 ANY offer with the words "Trading" and "Guaranteed" is fraudulent. It does not matter if it is currency or bitcoin or stock; it is a fraud.

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