Review

Eagle in Flight

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.

Column

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser , Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari

TBY talks to Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, on the sector.

Interview

Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group

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.

B2B

Islands on Africa

At a time of rapid change, it is crucial for Nigeria to look to the experiences of peer African nations for inspiration.

Year In Review

What a Year in Nigeria

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.

Review

Big Plan

Improved oil prices helped Nigeria's economy pull out of its worst recession in more than two decades in 2017. Moving forward, policymakers are focused on diversifying and finding new sources of revenue.

Column

Innocent Obande, Vice Chairman, Trevari Group

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

Column

Kyari Bukar, Chairman, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

TBY talks to Kyari Bukar, Chairman, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), on the sector.

Interview

Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister , Budget and National Planning

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.

Interview

Yewande Sadiku, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

TBY talks to Yewande Sadiku, Executive Secretary of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), on combining the benefits of the private and public sectors, creating a broad range of skill sets, and improving the ease of doing business.

Focus: Economic Recovery and Growth Plan

A Game-Changing Plan

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.

Interview

Muda Yusuf, Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

TBY talks to Muda Yusuf, Director General of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), on the importance of public policy advocacy, creating an enabling environment for investors, and supporting capacity building for small businesses.

Interview

Manssour Jarmakani, Group CEO, Jagal

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.

B2B

Accounting

The major accounting firms are not only sticking by their local partners in times of need, but working to ensure they build society's trust in the country's financial health.

Interview

Vinay Grover, Managing Director, Simba Group

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.

Interview

Baraka Ekpo, CEO, Sarepta Nigeria Ltd

TBY talks to Baraka Ekpo, CEO of Sarepta Nigeria Ltd, on building a firm on passion, giving the diaspora a homeland to invest in, and the importance of agriculture.

B2B

Macroeconomic Outlook

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

Focus: Infrastructure Development

Prosperity-Propelling Partnerships

Amid lower government revenues, Nigeria's policymakers are increasingly enticed by the concept of PPPs as the only way to finance the country's otherwise insurmountable infrastructure gaps.

Forum

Why Nigeria? 2018

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.

Review

Rising Sun

New solar projects both large and small should help reduce dependence on oil and improve the quality of life in rural communities

Interview

Mohamad Darwish, Co-Founder & CEO, IHS Nigeria

TBY talks to Mohamad Darwish, Co-Founder & IHS Nigeria CEO, on switching to innovative green hybrid energy solutions, protecting consumers without deterring investors, and getting the private sector to help tackle the biggest challenges.

Forum

Solar Energy

A burgeoning industry with the wind under its feet, solar manufacturers are educating and empowering a new generation of Nigerians.

Review

Bringing Vision into View

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

Interview

Jim Ovia, Founder & Chairman, Zenith Bank

TBY talks to Jim Ovia, Founder & Chairman of Zenith Bank, on becoming the largest bank in Nigeria, the role of banks in economic recovery, and his outlook for 2018.

Column

Vivien Shobo, CEO, Agusto&Co

TBY talks to Vivien Shobo, CEO, Agusto&Co, on the sector.

Column

Hassan Usman, Managing Director, Jaiz Bank

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

B2B

Services

A period of consolidation and upgrade in services offered have greatly expanded the range of products available in this ever-growing market.

Interview

Godwin I. Emefiele, Governor , Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

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.

B2B

Banking Beyond Borders

Getting the fundamentals of banking is about more than meeting shareholders' needs for Nigeria's top banks; it is about meeting consumers' needs as well.

Interview

Ifie Sekibo, Managing Director & CEO, Heritage Bank

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.

B2B

Commercial Banking

Though traditional bedrock services must still be employed to drive growth, digitalization is fast becoming a requisite for major players.

Roundtable

Financial Ecosystem

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.

Interview

Oscar Onyema, CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)

TBY talks to Oscar Onyema, CEO of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), on the importance of updating tax laws, getting stronger risk management tools, and using derivatives to drive economic development.

Focus: Insurance

Not So Sure Yet

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.

B2B

Insurance

Despite the massive potential in the local insurance sector given the low penetration rate, companies do not expect to see much progress without efforts to raise greater awareness.

B2B

Investment Opportunities

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

Interview

Dele Adeyinka, Chief Digital Officer , ALAT

TBY talks to Dele Adeyinka, Chief Digital Officer of ALAT, on becoming the African bank of the future, changing perceptions, and effecting positive disruptive change.

Review

The Delta Skelter

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.

Column

Patrick Nzekwe, Managing Director, Clarke Energy

TBY talks to Patrick Nzekwe, Managing Director, Clarke Energy, on the sector.

Column

Ladi Bada, CEO, Shoreline Natural Resources

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

Interview

Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State , Petroleum Resources

TBY talks to Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, on efforts in the downstream segment, overcoming the flaring issue by 2020, and developing local content.

Interview

Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, Executive Chairman, Obijackson Group

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.

Interview

Frank Edozie, Managing Director, Neconde Energy

TBY talks to Frank Edozie, Managing Director of Neconde Energy, on its novel barging line of business, ambitious production targets, and goals for 2018.

Interview

Chief Tunde J. Afolabi, Chairman & CEO, Amni International Petroleum Development Company,

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.

Interview

Oluseyi Makinde, Group MD , Makon Group

TBY talks to Oluseyi Makinde, Group MD of Makon Group, on its flagship gas projects, the importance of benchmarking operations to global standards, and the impact of the PIB.

Interview

Tayo-Adiatu Adeyemi, Managing Director, Tulcan Energy Resources Limited

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.

Interview

Ado Oseragbaje, Vice President Sub Saharan Africa, Baker Hughes

TBY talks to Ado Oseragbaje, Vice President Sub Saharan Africa of Baker Hughes, a GE company, on the problems with inefficiencies across supply chains, using technology to minimize inconveniences, and making offshore profitable again.

Focus: Petroleum Industry Bill

The USD15-Billion Bill

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.

Forum

Services

The climate for investment is improving, and companies are looking at Nigerian energy investments in a more positive light.

Interview

Gabriel Ogbechie, Managing Director, Rainoil Limited

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.

Vox Populi

Indigenous Players

The era of huge profit for oil companies is no more, and they are looking inward to determine which costs and processes are necessary and which are not.

B2B

Local Companies

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

Interview

Amy Jadesimi, Managing Director, Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL)

TBY talks to Amy Jadesimi, Managing Director of Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL), on the key sectors based in the free zone, using sustainable options for power, and the company's fully integrated support model.

B2B

European Consultants

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

Focus: Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline

Still “Roasting Corn”

Diversification is the new buzzword in economic strategy circles, but diversification does not have to mean neglecting traditionally strong sectors.

Interview

Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister , Power, Works, and Housing

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.

Interview

Mazen Jubaili, Managing Director, JMG

TBY talks to Mazen Jubaili, Managing Director of JMG, on the company's diversification initiatives, its efforts to become an IPP, and growth prospects.

B2B

Lighting

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

Review

Industrious Attitude

Nigeria's industrial sector has seen difficult times lately due to the falling exchange rate and weakening economic position, but recent growth has industry leaders optimistic that better days are ahead.

Column

Raj Gupta, Chairman, African Industries

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

Column

Oluwaseun OlatunjI, Managing Director & CEO, SBOG

TBY talks to Oluwaseun OlatunjI, Managing Director/CEO, SBOG, on the sector.

Interview

Ashok Manghnani, COO, Sona Group of Industries

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.

Interview

Thomas Oloriegbe, COO, Nosak Group

TBY talks to Thomas Oloriegbe, COO of Nosak Group, on its varied operations, issues that hold back businesses, and its plans for the coming year.

Interview

Jude Abalaka, Managing Director, Tranos

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

B2B

Foreign Industrials

To tap into the energy that drives the people and Nigeria forward and operate successfully in such an environment, companies need the best team and plenty of ingenuity.

Focus: Mining

Great Mines Nigeria

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.

Review

Tech Tonic

Consistent progress in fintech, huge FDI inflows, tech hubs, and strategic objectives carry Nigeria into the ICT-driven future.

Column

Femi Williams, Group Managing Director, Chams

TBY talks to Femi Williams,, Group Managing Director, Chams, on the sector.

Column

Yen Choi, Group Executive Vice President & Chief Technical Officer, Netcom Africa

TBY talks to Yen Choi, Group Executive Vice President & Chief Technical Officer, Netcom Africa

Interview

Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, Federal Minister , Communications Technology

TBY talks to Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, Federal Minister of Communications Technology, on initiatives to further develop the ICT sector and upcoming investments in the sector.

Interview

Frank Li, Managing Director, Huawei Nigeria

TBY talks to Frank Li, Managing Director of Huawei Nigeria, on its numerous projects in the country, the company's impact on the economy, and the need for government support.

Focus: Tech Start-Up Hub

Lagos: the Next Silicon Valley

Many cities, including Lagos, are looking to replicate Silicon Valley's magic formula and become the tech start-up hub of the future. Lagos remains the underdog, for now.

Interview

Bade Aluko, Chairman, Chinook Capital

TBY talks to Bade Aluko, Chairman of Chinook Capital, on the founding principals of the company, providing valuable assistance to start-ups, and the start-up environment in Nigeria.

Forum

Start-ups

Nigeria's start-up ecosystem thrives on collaboration and partnership to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth.

B2B

International Tech Giants

Large multinational companies are playing a much greater role in Nigeria, including and reaching far beyond the IT sector.

Vox Populi

Payment Platforms

Connecting a multitude of stakeholders across industries, payment platform creators are supporting Nigeria's economy through financial service optimization.

Review

Paved With Good Intentions

New PPPs should generate savings and safer operations in the transport sector, laying the foundation for increased economic efficiencies.

Column

Demola Ade-Ojo, Managing Director, Elizade

TBY talks to DemolaAde-Ojo, Managing Director, Elizade, on the sector.

B2B

Aviation

International carriers are confident that the Nigerian aviation sector will bounce back better than before thanks to its booming population and extensive experience in the industry.

Interview

Marc Abi Chahine, Managing Director, Unireach

TBY talks to Marc Abi Chahine, Managing Director of Unireach, on providing holistic and customer-centric services, supporting the logistics sector, and noticing signs of growth for 2018.

Forum

Logistics Nigeria

Key players in the logistics sector all agree: the poor transportation infrastructure is a hindrance but also a prime opportunity for propelling logistics—and the broader economy—onto an unparalleled growth trajectory.

Focus: Bus Reform

Danfos Dismissed

Wheels on the Danfo buses will no longer go round and round as new minibuses hopefully herald in the beginning of transit reform in Lagos.

Review: Health

Medical Bills

Healthcare outcomes have gradually improved over the past few decades, but an underfunded sector still struggles to provide a booming population with adequate access to care.

Focus: STEM Education

STEM to Roots

Rapid population growth brings challenges, of course, but if leveraged correctly, Nigeria has the chance to harness an explosion of human capital unmatched in the modern world.

Column

Osigbeme Awudu, Chief Medical Director, Laserderm Clinics

TBY talks to Osigbeme Awudu, Chief Medical Director, Laserderm Clinics, on the sector.

Column

Dr. Hitesh Gangaramani, Chief Consultant, Family Dental Care

TBY talks to Dr. Hitesh Gangaramani, Chief Consultant, Family Dental Care, on the sector.

Interview

Dr. Oladapo Majekodunmi, CEO, St. Nicholas Hospital

TBY talks to Dr. Oladapo Majekodunmi, CEO of St. Nicholas Hospital, on supplying affordable healthcare, encouraging trust in Nigeria's healthcare providers, and developing the industry.

Forum

Clinics Nigeria

Nigeria's clinics are seeking a more prominent role in stemming outbound medical tourism, capitalizing on the country's massive population and diaspora.

B2B

Health Maintenance Organizations

Despite low awareness of health insurance and penetration rates, health maintenance organizations are a critical stakeholder in Nigeria's healthcare sector.

Focus: Outbound Medical Tourism

The Business of (Health) Caring

Nigeria's healthcare sector is suffering from significant brain drain due to workers' unfavorable conditions, while failure to invest in medical facilities is encouraging patients to seek treatments abroad with significant economic consequences.

Forum

Pharmaceuticals Nigeria

West Africa's most populous country offers pharmaceutical companies a vast playing field, from manufacturing to retail.

Review: Education

Class in Session

Education will be key to Nigeria's continued development, but the underfunded sector has struggled to meet the needs of its massive youth population.

Interview

Dr. Enase Okonedo, Dean, Lagos Business School

TBY talks to Dr. Enase Okonedo, Dean of Lagos Business School, on international standards, plugging university brain drain, and better collaboration.

Review

Harvesting the Heartland

A lack of irrigation and access to technology has led to stagnating agricultural production, forcing Nigeria to spend billions on food imports.

Interview

Chief Audu Ogbeh, Federal Minister , Agriculture and Rural Development

TBY talks to Chief Audu Ogbeh, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, on food security, energizing the sector, and diversification of products.

Focus: Palm Oil

In the Palm of the Hand

Having lost its global competitiveness as the world's largest producer of palm oil, Nigeria has begun efforts toward reclaiming its position through private and public pushes to drive the production of crude palm oil.

Interview

Samuel Adedoyin, Chairman, Doyin Group

TBY talks to Samuel Adedoyin, Chairman of Doyin Group, on revolutions in agriculture, Nigerian-made pride, and supporting Nigeria's economy through hiring of local labor.

Review

It’s Waiting There for You

Nigeria's tourism sector has seen a dip in international arrivals in recent years, but industry leaders see new opportunities in domestic travel.

Column

Trevor J. Ward , Managing Director, W Hospitality

TBY talks to Trevor J. Ward Managing Director, W Hospitality, on the sector.

Column

Bernard Cassar, Executive Director West Africa, Bon Hotels International

TBY talks to Bernard Cassar, Executive Director West Africa, Bon Hotels International, on the sector.

Focus: Tourism Marketing

Spotlight on Tourism

Early 2018 proves Nigeria's commitment to marketing its tourism opportunities by showcasing the country to the world.

Interview

Sam Onyemelukwe, Managing Director, Trace TV and Venator Partners Ltd.

TBY talks to Sam Onyemelukwe, Managing Director of Trace TV and Venator Partners Ltd., on creating crosscutting content, developing supportive industry frameworks, and harnessing local music ingenuity.

Focus: Music Tourism

Let the Music Play

Nigeria's music industry is the leader in Africa, and the country should harness its huge musical culture through major international festivals to further develop its music tourism sector as a way to diversify its economy.

Review

Make a Mint

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

Review: Legal

Driving Investment in Nigeria: Policies and Initiatives

A rundown of all the major frameworks recently passed in Nigeria to improve the business environment and stir investment, leaving the recession in the country's rearview mirror.