Digital Media Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/digital-media/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:01:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Digital Media Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/digital-media/ 32 32 201037849 H2 2025: Oil Deals, Dangote Power Moves, and Gen Z Ambition – Drinks & Mics Ft. Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/h2-2025-oil-deals-dangote-power-moves-and-gen-z-ambition-drinks-mics-ft-rolake-akinkugbe-filani/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/h2-2025-oil-deals-dangote-power-moves-and-gen-z-ambition-drinks-mics-ft-rolake-akinkugbe-filani/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:01:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518507 Energy strategist and CEO of Energy Inc. Advisory, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, joined Drinks & Mics for a raw, refreshing conversation on everything from Nigeria’s oil reforms to the evolution of the modern workforce. Hosted by Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, Tunji Andrews, and Arnold Dublin-Green, the episode explored the gains of 2025 so far and what might lie ahead […]

The post H2 2025: Oil Deals, Dangote Power Moves, and Gen Z Ambition – Drinks & Mics Ft. Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/h2-2025-oil-deals-dangote-power-moves-and-gen-z-ambition-drinks-mics-ft-rolake-akinkugbe-filani/feed/ 0 518507 Oil Down, Dollar Weak, Naira Up: Why Nigeria’s Markets Are Defying the Odds – Drinks & Mics Ft. Chika Mbonu https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/oil-down-dollar-weak-naira-up-why-nigerias-markets-are-defying-the-odds-drinks-mics-ft-chika-mbonu/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/oil-down-dollar-weak-naira-up-why-nigerias-markets-are-defying-the-odds-drinks-mics-ft-chika-mbonu/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:02:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518018 In Episode 25 of Drinks & Mics, banking OG Chika Mbonu joins Ugodre, Tunji, and Arnold for a no-holds-barred session breaking down one of the strangest weeks in global and Nigerian markets. Despite a dramatic flare-up between Iran and Israel, oil prices cooled instead of spiking. At the same time, the dollar dipped, the Naira […]

The post Oil Down, Dollar Weak, Naira Up: Why Nigeria’s Markets Are Defying the Odds – Drinks & Mics Ft. Chika Mbonu appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/oil-down-dollar-weak-naira-up-why-nigerias-markets-are-defying-the-odds-drinks-mics-ft-chika-mbonu/feed/ 0 518018 Inside Nigeria’s Corporate Event Planning Industry: How Much Is Really In It? https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/inside-nigerias-corporate-event-planning-industry-how-much-is-really-in-it/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/inside-nigerias-corporate-event-planning-industry-how-much-is-really-in-it/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:38:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517961 The business of corporate event planning in Nigeria is more than just glitz and glamour; it’s serious business. On The Novice Podcast, Ms. Ola Toyin, founder of Zohar Events and the mastermind behind the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards, shared what it truly takes to pull off high-end events in Nigeria. According to her, planning […]

The post Inside Nigeria’s Corporate Event Planning Industry: How Much Is Really In It? appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/inside-nigerias-corporate-event-planning-industry-how-much-is-really-in-it/feed/ 0 517961 Why Nigeria May Never Enjoy 24/7 Power in Our Lifetime – Odion Omonfoman on Talknomics https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/why-nigeria-may-never-enjoy-24-7-power-in-our-lifetime-odion-omonfoman-on-talknomics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/why-nigeria-may-never-enjoy-24-7-power-in-our-lifetime-odion-omonfoman-on-talknomics/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:25:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517957 In this must-watch episode of Talknomics, energy expert and CEO of New Hampshire Capital, Odion Omonfoman, delivers a sobering reality check on Nigeria’s electricity future. Despite years of privatisation and reforms, he warns that an uninterrupted 24-hour power supply across Nigeria may never happen in our lifetime. Speaking with host Ugodre, Omonfoman identifies four root […]

The post Why Nigeria May Never Enjoy 24/7 Power in Our Lifetime – Odion Omonfoman on Talknomics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/27/why-nigeria-may-never-enjoy-24-7-power-in-our-lifetime-odion-omonfoman-on-talknomics/feed/ 0 517957 CBN’s Forbearance, Lawyers, and Mega Deals: Chike Obianwu on Drinks and Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/21/cbns-forbearance-lawyers-and-mega-deals-chike-obianwu-on-drinks-and-mics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/21/cbns-forbearance-lawyers-and-mega-deals-chike-obianwu-on-drinks-and-mics/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:06:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517577 In the latest episode of Drinks and Mics on Nairametrics TV, Ugo, Arnold, and Tunji are back with an exciting lineup of discussions, this time featuring Chike Obianwu, Deputy Managing Director of Templars, one of Nigeria’s foremost law firms. Chike went straight into Nigeria’s dynamic corporate landscape, shedding light on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s […]

The post CBN’s Forbearance, Lawyers, and Mega Deals: Chike Obianwu on Drinks and Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/21/cbns-forbearance-lawyers-and-mega-deals-chike-obianwu-on-drinks-and-mics/feed/ 0 517577 Nigeria’s Justice System is Ruining Investment Confidence – Johnson Chukwu Shares His Story On Talknomics https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/nigerias-justice-system-is-ruining-investment-confidence-johnson-chukwu-shares-his-story-on-talknomics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/nigerias-justice-system-is-ruining-investment-confidence-johnson-chukwu-shares-his-story-on-talknomics/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:51:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517191 On a gripping episode of Talknomics, Johnson Chukwu, the seasoned CEO of Caras, delivered a sobering reality check on Nigeria’s economic future. While the government touts a $1 trillion economy by 2030, Johnson calls it what many are afraid to say out loud: a fantasy. At 5 percent growth, he explained, it would take Nigeria […]

The post Nigeria’s Justice System is Ruining Investment Confidence – Johnson Chukwu Shares His Story On Talknomics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/nigerias-justice-system-is-ruining-investment-confidence-johnson-chukwu-shares-his-story-on-talknomics/feed/ 0 517191 Single-Digit Inflation, Tier 3 Banks, and Why You Can’t Fight African Governments – Drinks & Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/single-digit-inflation-tier-3-banks-and-why-you-cant-fight-african-governments-drinks-mics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/single-digit-inflation-tier-3-banks-and-why-you-cant-fight-african-governments-drinks-mics/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:38:36 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517189 In Episode 23 of Drinks & Mics, the spotlight was on veteran investor Andrew Alli, who joined as the featured guest for the week. With Otunba Delz holding it down in place of Tunji Andrews, and our regulars Ugodre and Arnold Dublin-Green locked in as always, the crew delivered two hours of unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation. […]

The post Single-Digit Inflation, Tier 3 Banks, and Why You Can’t Fight African Governments – Drinks & Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/single-digit-inflation-tier-3-banks-and-why-you-cant-fight-african-governments-drinks-mics/feed/ 0 517189 Smart Money Moves, Nigeria’s Rent Economy, and Tinubu’s 2-Year Report — Drinks and Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/07/smart-money-moves-nigerias-rent-economy-and-tinubus-2-year-report-drinks-and-mics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/07/smart-money-moves-nigerias-rent-economy-and-tinubus-2-year-report-drinks-and-mics/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:59:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516841 This week on Drinks and Mics, the men pulled no punches. Ugodre, Tunji, and Arnold were joined by Samson, who came in fresh off an 8.7% return in May to reveal exactly where the smart money is going this June. From banking big names to oil & gas juggernauts like Seplat, Samson didn’t just talk […]

The post Smart Money Moves, Nigeria’s Rent Economy, and Tinubu’s 2-Year Report — Drinks and Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/07/smart-money-moves-nigerias-rent-economy-and-tinubus-2-year-report-drinks-and-mics/feed/ 0 516841 “MPR Should Be Over 30%!” — Esili Eigbe Sparks Fire on Drinks and Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/31/mpr-should-be-over-30-esili-eigbe-sparks-fire-on-drinks-and-mics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/31/mpr-should-be-over-30-esili-eigbe-sparks-fire-on-drinks-and-mics/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 07:00:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516426 On the latest episode of Drinks and Mics, Esili Eigbe, Executive Director of Escap Management, joined Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, Tunji Andrews, and Arnold Dublin-Green for a no-holds-barred conversation on Nigeria’s monetary policy, inflation, and foreign exchange challenges. Esili brought the heat, arguing that the CBN may need to push rates beyond 30% to stop the bleeding. […]

The post “MPR Should Be Over 30%!” — Esili Eigbe Sparks Fire on Drinks and Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/31/mpr-should-be-over-30-esili-eigbe-sparks-fire-on-drinks-and-mics/feed/ 0 516426 “Politicians, Economic Actors Are Not Paying Taxes in Nigeria” – Amaka Nku On Talknomics https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/30/politicians-economic-actors-are-not-paying-taxes-in-nigeria-amaka-nku-on-talknomics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/30/politicians-economic-actors-are-not-paying-taxes-in-nigeria-amaka-nku-on-talknomics/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 09:11:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516383 On this episode of Talknomics with Ugodre, Amaka Nku, Africa lead at Eurasia Group, delivers a sobering analysis of Nigeria’s fiscal challenges and economic reforms. Nku reveals a striking issue with tax compliance in Nigeria, stating, “You barely collect any tax. You’re not collecting taxes from everybody who can pay taxes. Even politicians who run […]

The post “Politicians, Economic Actors Are Not Paying Taxes in Nigeria” – Amaka Nku On Talknomics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/30/politicians-economic-actors-are-not-paying-taxes-in-nigeria-amaka-nku-on-talknomics/feed/ 0 516383 The Honest Truth About Getting Loans Without Collateral in Nigeria — The Novice https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/28/the-honest-truth-about-getting-loans-without-collateral-in-nigeria-the-novice/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/28/the-honest-truth-about-getting-loans-without-collateral-in-nigeria-the-novice/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 08:37:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516165 In Nigeria today, the word “loan” often triggers fear, not because people don’t want to borrow, but due to harsh lending practices and collateral demands. Many loan apps harass borrowers by calling their friends, family, and even employers, creating unnecessary stress. But borrowing money doesn’t have to be this way. On the latest episode of […]

The post The Honest Truth About Getting Loans Without Collateral in Nigeria — The Novice appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/28/the-honest-truth-about-getting-loans-without-collateral-in-nigeria-the-novice/feed/ 0 516165 Nairametrics Awards, Market Movers & Bank Recap Secrets — All on Follow the Money With Ugodre https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/28/nairametrics-awards-market-movers-bank-recap-secrets-all-on-follow-the-money-with-ugodre/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/28/nairametrics-awards-market-movers-bank-recap-secrets-all-on-follow-the-money-with-ugodre/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 08:19:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516164 In a special episode of Follow the Money with Ugo Dre, We covered Nairametrics inaugural Capital Markets Awards held at the Civic Centre, Lagos, celebrating excellence across Nigeria’s financial sector. The event brought together key players, including the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumai, and the SEC Director-General, who delivered a keynote speech addressing […]

The post Nairametrics Awards, Market Movers & Bank Recap Secrets — All on Follow the Money With Ugodre appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/28/nairametrics-awards-market-movers-bank-recap-secrets-all-on-follow-the-money-with-ugodre/feed/ 0 516164 How Nigerian Startups Are Surviving Tough Reforms — Olumide Soyombo Explains It All On Drinks and Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/how-nigerian-startups-are-surviving-tough-reforms-olumide-soyombo-explains-it-all-on-drinks-and-mics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/how-nigerian-startups-are-surviving-tough-reforms-olumide-soyombo-explains-it-all-on-drinks-and-mics/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 08:01:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516008 In a high-energy episode of Drinks and Mics, hosts Ugo Dre, Tunji Andrews, and Arnold Dublin-Green sat down with one of Nigeria’s most prolific tech investors, Olumide ‘Otunba Sho’ Soyombo, to unravel how startups are navigating Nigeria’s tough economic reforms. Sho, co-founder of Bluechip Technologies and lead investor in over 100 startups, didn’t hold back. […]

The post How Nigerian Startups Are Surviving Tough Reforms — Olumide Soyombo Explains It All On Drinks and Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/how-nigerian-startups-are-surviving-tough-reforms-olumide-soyombo-explains-it-all-on-drinks-and-mics/feed/ 0 516008 Nigeria vs the World Bank: Truth, Myths, and Money Moves – Drinks and Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/17/nigeria-vs-the-world-bank-truth-myths-and-money-moves-drinks-and-mics/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/17/nigeria-vs-the-world-bank-truth-myths-and-money-moves-drinks-and-mics/#respond Sat, 17 May 2025 08:42:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515491 On this fiery episode of Drinks and Mics, the team sits with Nnamdi Nwizu, Managing Partner and Head of Trading at Comercio Partners, to unravel what the World Bank got right and where they completely missed the plot. Let’s just say, Nnamdi had thoughts, sharp ones, on how foreign institutions often paint a one-size-fits-all picture […]

The post Nigeria vs the World Bank: Truth, Myths, and Money Moves – Drinks and Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/17/nigeria-vs-the-world-bank-truth-myths-and-money-moves-drinks-and-mics/feed/ 0 515491 Buhari Administration Never Had Room to Breathe — Economist Soji Akinyele https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/16/buhari-administration-never-had-room-to-breathe-economist-soji-akinyele/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/16/buhari-administration-never-had-room-to-breathe-economist-soji-akinyele/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 09:38:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515449 Economist and policy expert Soji Akinyele says the Buhari administration operated under constrained economic conditions, leaving little room for ambitious reforms. Speaking on Talknomics with Ugodre, Akinyele explained that the 2016 recession, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, forced the government to prioritise social safety nets over structural economic transformation. “The Buhari administration never had room […]

The post Buhari Administration Never Had Room to Breathe — Economist Soji Akinyele appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/16/buhari-administration-never-had-room-to-breathe-economist-soji-akinyele/feed/ 0 515449 How to Stand Out as an Aspiring Model | The Novice Podcast https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/14/515296/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/14/515296/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 11:52:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515296 Aspiring to become a model in Nigeria might seem like a dream, but it takes more than just looks and a good Instagram feed to make it in the competitive world of fashion. In this episode of The Novice Podcast, we dive into the realities of the modeling industry with a special guest, Ms. Uju, […]

The post How to Stand Out as an Aspiring Model | The Novice Podcast appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/14/515296/feed/ 0 515296 How Nigeria Can Survive $30 Crude Oil Price — Drinks & Mics Panel Weighs In https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/10/how-nigeria-can-survive-30-oil-drinks-mics-panel-weighs-in/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/10/how-nigeria-can-survive-30-oil-drinks-mics-panel-weighs-in/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 08:27:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515040 Ugodre is back! On the 18th episode of Drinks and Mics, the squad kicks off with laughs, gifts, and a classic Ugodre comeback after a brief hiatus. Joined by Arnold, Tunji, and special guest Samson Esemuede, the banter quickly gives way to the big question: Can Nigeria survive if oil drops to $30 per barrel? […]

The post How Nigeria Can Survive $30 Crude Oil Price — Drinks & Mics Panel Weighs In appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/10/how-nigeria-can-survive-30-oil-drinks-mics-panel-weighs-in/feed/ 0 515040 Crude Oil Prices Plunge Below $60: What’s Next for Nigeria’s Economy and the Naira? https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/07/crude-oil-prices-plunge-below-60-whats-next-for-nigerias-economy-and-the-naira/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/07/crude-oil-prices-plunge-below-60-whats-next-for-nigerias-economy-and-the-naira/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 10:58:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=514827 Recently, we saw crude oil prices dip below $60 per barrel, a sharp drop from over $65 earlier this year. In the latest episode of MoneyBrief with UgoDre, we nosedive into this decline, which raises serious concerns, especially for Nigeria, where oil plays a major role in government revenue. As oil prices fall, both the […]

The post Crude Oil Prices Plunge Below $60: What’s Next for Nigeria’s Economy and the Naira? appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/07/crude-oil-prices-plunge-below-60-whats-next-for-nigerias-economy-and-the-naira/feed/ 0 514827 Trump’s First 100 Days, IMF Downgrades, and Nigeria’s Earnings Surge | Drinks and Mics https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/03/514544/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/03/514544/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 07:58:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=514544 The latest episode of Drinks and Mics delivered an energetic mix of politics, finance, and markets, as hosts Tunji Andrews and Arnold Dublin-Green sat down with Ope Aiku, an experienced investment manager, to dissect global and local developments with a refreshing twist. Kicking off with Canada’s recent election, the trio explored how Donald Trump’s influence […]

The post Trump’s First 100 Days, IMF Downgrades, and Nigeria’s Earnings Surge | Drinks and Mics appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/03/514544/feed/ 0 514544 From Hospital Wards to Building a Social Media Empire – Aproko Doctor Shares It All on Paid In Full https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/02/from-hospital-wards-to-building-a-social-media-empire-aproko-doctor-shares-it-all-on-paid-in-full/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/02/from-hospital-wards-to-building-a-social-media-empire-aproko-doctor-shares-it-all-on-paid-in-full/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 10:28:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=514490 What happens when a doctor goes beyond hospital walls to heal millions online? On this episode of Paid in Full, we sit down with Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor — the medical practitioner who transformed health advocacy in Nigeria by blending medicine with media. From his big career switch to building a […]

The post From Hospital Wards to Building a Social Media Empire – Aproko Doctor Shares It All on Paid In Full appeared first on Nairametrics.

]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/02/from-hospital-wards-to-building-a-social-media-empire-aproko-doctor-shares-it-all-on-paid-in-full/feed/ 0 514490