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Opinion

BEYOND CAPITAL ATTRACTION: POSITIONING NIGERIA AND AFRICA IN AN ERA OF FRAGMENTED INVESTMENT

The World Investment Report 2026 reveals a global shift toward selective, strategically driven capital. While developed nations attract heavy investments through industrial policies, Africa and Nigeria face regional divergence and structural constraints. To compete, they must move past traditional low-wage models and prioritize structural reforms, energy reliability, and regional AfCFTA integration.

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July 28, 2026
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Market Review

Market Pulse: Fixed Income Rally, Foreign Exchange (FX) Stability and Earnings Strength Drive Investor Confidence

Nigerian markets sustained a positive tone, driven by robust liquidity, a fixed income rally, foreign exchange stability, and strong corporate earnings. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria maintained its disciplined monetary policy stance to anchor inflation. Evolving domestic fundamentals and external geopolitical risks continue to shape investor positioning and global market outlooks.

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July 27, 2026
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Legal

LEGAL INSIGHTS SERIES: ESTATE PLANNING IN NIGERIA: PART 2

This article explores the legal and emotional chaos of dying intestate (without a Will) in Nigeria. It highlights how statutory and customary laws dictate asset distribution, often triggering bitter family disputes, frozen assets, and business disruptions. Estate planning is essential to protect generational wealth and spare loved ones from administrative nightmares.

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July 23, 2026
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Update

Investor Risk Profile Assessment Checklist

This comprehensive assessment helps investors identify their unique investment personality by evaluating financial behavior, emotional tolerance, and objectives. By answering ten specific questions, individuals can score themselves to determine whether they fit a conservative, balanced, or aggressive profile. The checklist emphasizes that understanding risk appetite and behavioral biases is essential for sustainable, long-term wealth building.

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July 21, 2026
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Update

The Apex Bank Holds Rates Steady at 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting, Extending Era of Cautious Monetary Discipline

At its 306th meeting, the Central Bank of Nigeria maintained its restrictive policy stance, keeping the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.50%. The decision prioritizes inflation control, exchange rate stability, and macroeconomic resilience amidst global uncertainties. While this sustains attractive yields for fixed-income investors, borrowing costs for businesses and households will remain elevated in the near term.

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July 21, 2026
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Market Review

Market Pulse: Resilience Amid Policy Discipline and Global Headwinds

Nigeria’s financial markets demonstrated resilience, driven by improving macroeconomic fundamentals, robust liquidity management, and rising external reserves despite global headwinds. While headline inflation slowed marginally to 15.91 percent, crude oil output reached a long time high. Investors actively monitor inflation, liquidity, and upcoming central bank policy signals very closely now.

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July 20, 2026
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Legal

LEGAL INSIGHTS SERIES: ESTATE PLANNING IN NIGERIA: PART 1

This article emphasizes the importance of writing a Will in Nigeria, addressing misconceptions surrounding estate planning. A valid Will enhances asset control, designates executors, and guarantees guardianship for minor children. It outlines the legal framework for a valid Will, highlighting statutory limitations, and underscores the necessity of periodic updates and legal compliance to prevent disputes.

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July 16, 2026
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Market Review

Market Pulse: Liquidity, Repricing and Risk Appetite Shape a Defining Week

During the week ending July 10, 2026, Nigeria’s financial markets showed optimism with easing fixed income yields and strong demand for government securities. The Naira strengthened, supported by stable foreign exchange reserves. The equities market rebounded, reflecting improved investor sentiment, while global economic conditions, particularly inflation and geopolitical risks, remained a concern.

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July 13, 2026
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Opinion

Geopolitical and Military Lessons for Nigeria and Africa from the 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Ankara Summit

The July 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara marked the launch of “NATO 3.0,” emphasizing aggressive defense industrialization and an increase in security spending to 4% of GDP. This shift offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa, advocating for domestic defense production, strategic logistics improvements, and regional independence from foreign military reliance.

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July 9, 2026
Opinion

AI Could Open Africa to Itself. First, It Has to Stop Guessing.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform African trade by navigating complex legal systems. However, current AI tools are limited, often misinterpreting unfamiliar standards and increasing costs. A new approach emphasizing shared legal principles could enhance trade efficiency, enabling better understanding and communication across diverse systems.

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July 9, 2026
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Opinion

Nigeria’s FX Market Finds Firmer Ground, but Durable Stability Remains a Work in Progress

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market showed significant improvement in the first half of 2026, with the NFEM rate stabilizing at US$/₦1,372.41 by July, a notable recovery from early January levels. The market experienced enhanced liquidity, tighter trading ranges, and increased turnover, indicating a shift towards more functional operations despite lingering volatility risks.

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July 7, 2026
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Market Review

Sovereign Supply, Surplus Liquidity Shape Q3 Market Mood

Despite reduced Friday trading due to the US holiday in observance of Independence Day, commodities closed week-on-week (WoW) at pre-war levels, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $72.07/bbl. (+0.10%) and $68.73/bbl. (-0.73%) respectively, while gold at $4,088.99/oz (+0.04%)…

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July 6, 2026