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Marina Times Opinion
The global economy is growing. But the safety net is getting thinner.
At the G20 Finance meeting, global growth was still around 3% for 2026. Yet beneath that number sits a more uncomfortable picture: stubborn inflation, record-high debt, rising bond yields and growing economic fragmentation.
And emerging markets may feel the pressure most.
Higher borrowing costs are squeezing debt-service capacity, potentially crowding out spending on infrastructure, healthcare and education.
Meanwhile, AI and digital assets are moving from the sidelines into the centre of global financial policy.
So what does the G20’s agenda mean for markets and for economies like Nigeria?
Read the full article on our website.
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Marina Times Myth Friday
Some money lies are so common, we’ve started calling them financial advice.
“I’ll save when I earn more.”
“It’s only ₦2,000.”
“I deserve this.”
Which one has exposed you?
Drop the number. No explanations.
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Marina Times Opinion
Nigeria’s economy grew faster in Q2 2026 but the numbers tell a more complicated story.
Real GDP growth accelerated to 4.43%, up from 3.89% in Q1, with the non-oil economy accounting for 95.84% of real GDP. Agriculture, telecoms, construction and services all helped drive the recovery.
But beneath the headline is a warning sign: manufacturing grew just 3.24%, while electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning contracted by 10.63%.
So, is Nigeria’s growth becoming more resilient or are structural weaknesses still holding it back?
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What if Nigeria was a person?
What if she was sick?
You`d want to know the signs and symptoms.
Stay informed. Stay curious. Stay ahead with Marina Times.
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Part 3: Emotional Regulation (Choosing Your Emotional Instruction)
This article is part of a 5 part series exploring the art of emotional regulation and how to stay rooted in yourself even when life feels loud. Tap link in bio to read more.
#deepthoughts #growthmindset #resilience #personaldevelopment #lifelessons #mindsetmatter #overcomingchallenges #marinatimes
Marina Times Opinion
Uber left Nigeria. But was the problem really the market?
Nigeria has the demand. What became harder was making the economics work.
From fuel and FX volatility to rising operating costs and squeezed margins, Uber’s exit offers a bigger lesson about building businesses in frontier markets.
Would you build the next Uber differently?
A. Pricing
B. Driver commissions
C. Payment model
D. The whole business model
Drop your pick. 👇
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Alternative Asset Update
Crypto doesn’t move in one straight line. It moves in cycles.
From quiet accumulation, to the excitement of a mark-up, to profit-taking at distribution and eventually the fear of a mark-down, the market can move through four distinct phases.
The tricky part? Knowing which phase you’re actually in.
Understanding the cycle can help make sense of price action, sentiment, volume and market participation and why the same market can feel completely different from one phase to another.
Accumulation → Mark-Up → Distribution → Mark-Down → Accumulation
But there’s a catch: cycles are a framework, not a guarantee.
Read full article on Market Cycle in Cryptocurrency on our website to understand what each phase could mean for the market.
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Expected September 2026 Fixed-income inflows rolling in!
OMO, NTB and FGN Bond Coupon Payments hitting the books. Stable returns for smart investors.
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Conscientious Musing
What if Nigeria’s biggest advantage isn’t oil, but the size of its market?
Millions of people with unmet needs are not just consumers they are the potential foundation for entire industries.
From local manufacturing and shorter supply chains to technology transfer and job creation, Nigeria’s market size could become more than a commercial opportunity. It could become a catalyst for industrialisation and even help bring inflation down by making the economy capable of producing more.
But the real question is: Are we attracting capital to sell more to Nigerians, or to build more in Nigeria?
Read the full Conscientious Musing on our website to explore why the difference matters.
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#nigerians #industrialisation #manufacturing #economicgrowth #investments #localproduction #economicdevelopment #marinatimes
Marina Times Opinion
What happens when eating well starts feeling like a luxury?
Food inflation isn`t just changing what Nigerians pay at the market it`s changing what ends up on the plate. As protein prices rise, households are reducing portions, buying less often, or sacrificing dietary variety.
So, could a simple Protein Savings Plan help families protect nutrition while prices remain under pressure? Tap link in bio to read more.
Watch through, then tell us: Would you actually save specifically for protein?
#foodinflation #foodsecurity #personalfinance #nigerianhouseholds #nutritionmatters #nigerians #economicinsights #marinatimes
What if Nigeria was sick?
You`d want to know the signs.
Stay informed. Stay Curious. Stay ahead with Marina Times
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Alternative Asset
Bitcoin is facing a very different market this week.
The crypto market is being pulled in two directions: institutional demand on one side and rising macroeconomic and geopolitical pressure on the other.
After a hawkish Federal Reserve message, expectations for a September rate hike jumped, pushing the dollar and Treasury yields higher while risk assets came under pressure. Bitcoin briefly fell below $77,000, while Ethereum dropped even further despite continuing to record institutional ETF inflows.
Then there`s oil.
Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude toward $95 per barrel, adding another layer of inflation pressure and potentially limiting the Fed`s room to ease policy.
So the big question isn`t simply:
“Is crypto bullish or bearish?”
It`s whether institutional demand can absorb the combined pressure from higher real yields, stronger energy prices, tighter monetary expectations, and geopolitical risk. Tap link in bio to read full article.
Do you think institutional demand can keep Bitcoin above $76,800, or is another correction coming?
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