Regional integration has long been a cornerstone of Nigeria's foreign policy, and plans to build a West African currency union represent the next step in this regard.

TBY talks to Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, on what the group is doing to support growth and economic development in the northeast of the country and bolstering entrepreneurship among the country's young people.

Nigeria was dragged out of recession by a recovery in oil prices over 2017, with the diversification of revenue sources a key aim to ensure stability going forward.

TBY talks to Innocent Obande, Vice-Chairman, Trevari Group, on the sector.

TBY talks to Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning, on achieving sustained inclusive growth, balancing debt-to-revenue ratios, and supporting productive industries.

With a game plan set to redirect the country toward sustainable growth, everyone is waiting to see the plan turn into actions for developing the Nigerian economy.

TBY talks to Manssour Jarmakani, Group CEO of Jagal, on growing organic Nigerian content, making sure both partners add value, and better communicating government policy.

TBY talks to Vinay Grover, Managing Director of Simba Group, on laying and building upon a strong foundation, the growing engagement with renewables, and the importance of first-rate service.

To ensure healthy but sustainable growth, liquidity must be forthcoming but also controlled.

Most successful firms have long-term commitments to Nigeria that will outlast any short-term economic storm, meaning that lean times are moments for innovation rather than fleeing.

As Nigeria marches inexorably toward its 2020 Vision, stubborn hurdles render its financial services industry objectives increasingly ambitious.

TBY talks to Hassan Usman, Managing Director, Jaiz Bank, on the sector.

TBY talks to Godwin I. Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on battling inflation, maintaining exchange rate stability, and eliminating round-trippers.

TBY talks to Ifie Sekibo, Managing Director & CEO of Heritage Bank, on achieving generational stability, changing the national business mind-set, and viewing everyone as a potential customer.

TBY sat down with business leaders in Nigeria to discuss the growing link between technology and finance and the importance of collaboration across the sector.

Despite the extremely large population, insurance has yet to leave its mark in Nigeria. However, as international players see the sector's potential, industry experts are calling for more government efforts to change mindsets and grow the industry.

Lenders, both domestic and foreign, are keen on the burgeoning opportunities that Nigeria's hungry and young population offers.

A recent uptick in the price of Brent crude to more than USD60 for the first time in two years was a widely welcome development, but threats of renewed attacks on the country's oil infrastructure by the Niger Delta Avengers threaten to undermine these gains before they can be enjoyed.

TBY talks to Ladi Bada, CEO, Shoreline Natural Resources, on the sector.

TBY talks to Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, Executive Chairman of Obijackson Group, on the various activities within the group, the need to encourage more investment in Nigeria, and his outlook for the future.

TBY talks to Chief Tunde J. Afolabi, Chairman & CEO of Amni International Petroleum Development Company, on its current efforts to attract investment, the importance of monetizing gas, and partnerships within the sector.

TBY talks to Tayo-Adiatu Adeyemi, Managing Director of Tulcan Energy Resources Limited, on the evolution of the company's operations, the need to develop a robust downstream sector, and the opportunities in the sector.

The Nigerian Senate in May 2017 passed the first tranche of the much-anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), representing a historic move toward the enhancement of the country's oil and gas sector.

TBY talks to Gabriel Ogbechie, Managing Director of Rainoil Limited, on the ideas behind the company's success, supply chains, and long-term ambitions for the sector.

With investments and activity picking up again, companies are optimistic that growth is around the corner.

Global companies operating in Nigeria have to localize operations in order to remain competitive.

TBY talks to Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, on the ongoing initiatives to increase power generation and distribution across the country and the need for distribution companies to provide reliable power.

Once Nigeria makes progress in terms of strengthening and expanding electricity grids, it will see rapid growth in electricity supply and economic development.

TBY talks to Raj Gupta, Chairman, African Industries, on the sector.

TBY talks to Ashok Manghnani, COO of Sona Group of Industries, on the evolution of the company's operations, its socioeconomic impact on Nigeria, and recommendations to boost industry.

TBY talks to Jude Abalaka, Managing Director of Tranos, on branching out to B2C, sourcing local materials, and being on par with international brands.

After decades of neglecting its vast mineral resources in favor of the more lucrative oil, the government is now keen to revive its once thriving mining sector.

Despite structural issues relating to infrastructure and bureaucracy, Nigeria has made strides in improving ease of doing business.