Cross-Border Payments in West Africa: The New Engine of Regional Trade Let me ask you a question that affects millions of businesses and families across West Africa. How much does it cost you to send money across borders? If you are like most people in the region, the answer is too much. Sending $200 across African borders costs an average…
Nigeria’s Informal Economy: The $200B Market Everyone Is Underestimating Let me ask you a question that most investors and policymakers get wrong. Do you know the true size of Nigeria’s informal economy? If you only look at official statistics, you are missing half the picture. Nigeria’s informal economy represents more than half of the nation’s GDP and employs most of…
The 2026–2030 Consumer Wallet Shift: What Nigerians Will Spend More (and Less) On Let me ask you a question that every business leader in Nigeria should be asking. Where will your customers put their money between 2026 and 2030? If you are still relying on pre-2025 spending patterns, your strategy might be outdated. Nigerian households are fundamentally reshaping their wallets.…
