Duke of Shomolu Speaks, Author at Nairametrics 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 Duke of Shomolu Speaks, Author at Nairametrics 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 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 Dangote Refinery: Weep not child by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/26/dangote-refinery-weep-not-child-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/26/dangote-refinery-weep-not-child-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:09:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=492022 Dangote Refinery faces supply disruptions and market challenges, yet its potential for economic growth and job creation is immense.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/26/dangote-refinery-weep-not-child-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 2 492022 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 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 Tinubu’s Economy: Right policies, tepid response by Joseph Edgar  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/tinubus-economy-right-policies-tepid-response-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/tinubus-economy-right-policies-tepid-response-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:02:48 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490535 Nigeria and Nigerians have been relying on subsidies since immediately after the civil war.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/tinubus-economy-right-policies-tepid-response-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 490535 Hannatu Musawa, the Art of the matter by Joseph Edgar https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/hannatu-musawa-the-art-of-the-matter-by-joseph-edgar/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/hannatu-musawa-the-art-of-the-matter-by-joseph-edgar/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 07:30:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489815 Honourable Minister, It is no secret that the Nigerian arts and culture space is malnourished.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/hannatu-musawa-the-art-of-the-matter-by-joseph-edgar/feed/ 1 489815 Dear Nigerians – we are all poor – By Duke of Shomolu https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/dear-nigerians-we-are-all-poor-by-duke-of-shomolu/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/dear-nigerians-we-are-all-poor-by-duke-of-shomolu/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 13:16:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489028 It was the Buhari administration that fast-tracked the impoverishment of Nigerians started by the dim-witted Jonathan but Asiwaju Tinubu has completed the process with a systematic outflow of not well thought after policies mixed with cryptic nepotism and a huge sense of monarchical entitlement. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/15/dear-nigerians-we-are-all-poor-by-duke-of-shomolu/feed/ 1 489028 The economics of “N106,000 for Chicken Wings” just hit me – Duke of Shomolu https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/11/the-economics-of-n106000-for-chicken-wings-just-hit-me-duke-of-shomolu/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/11/the-economics-of-n106000-for-chicken-wings-just-hit-me-duke-of-shomolu/#comments Sat, 11 May 2024 13:05:36 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488618 I had a meeting last night at one of those pretentious restaurants that litter Lagos Island. This one was in Lekki Phase 1, with beautiful interiors and ambiance carefully designed to prepare you to be duped.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/11/the-economics-of-n106000-for-chicken-wings-just-hit-me-duke-of-shomolu/feed/ 2 488618 In strong defense of Multichoice Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/in-strong-defense-of-multichoice-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/in-strong-defense-of-multichoice-nigeria/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 16:33:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487542 A tribunal has recently ruled that this pay-per-view platform should suspend its price hike until further notice.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/01/in-strong-defense-of-multichoice-nigeria/feed/ 1 487542 Sponsorship and CSR – the new “terror weapon” https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/22/sponsorship-and-csr-the-new-terror-weapon/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/22/sponsorship-and-csr-the-new-terror-weapon/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:56:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486522 Sponsorship remains very critical to a very large part of the Economic ecosystem. It fuels the oil of production especially in key strategic sectors like entertainment, sports, philanthropy, technology and others.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/22/sponsorship-and-csr-the-new-terror-weapon/feed/ 0 486522 Air Peace -Just before the price war escalates https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/16/air-peace-just-before-the-price-war-escalates/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/16/air-peace-just-before-the-price-war-escalates/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:01:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=485991 Mr Onyeama would be a poor businessman if he gets carried away with all of these nationalistic sentiments on something that is purely a business issue.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/16/air-peace-just-before-the-price-war-escalates/feed/ 20 485991 Hardship: ‘Yepa Economy’ and need for ‘Bolekaja’ tactics https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/04/hardship-yepa-economy-and-need-for-bolekaja-tactics/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/04/hardship-yepa-economy-and-need-for-bolekaja-tactics/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=481617 The cost of baking a loaf of bread today has quadrupled by over 200%, prices have reflected although not in the same margin as the cost increase and demand has dropped significantly.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/03/04/hardship-yepa-economy-and-need-for-bolekaja-tactics/feed/ 1 481617 Forex crises – the tipping point and the ‘Yepa’ Economy’  https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/24/forex-crises-the-tipping-point-and-the-yepa-economy/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/02/24/forex-crises-the-tipping-point-and-the-yepa-economy/#comments Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:08:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=480801 Few days back, I published an article on the forex crises and the need to keep faith and hope alive.

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